You can actually add a layer of laminate board over an existing countertop. The original top will need to be roughed up for the new to adhere. Rubber cement is applied to both tops and the new laid in place. A rolling pin can be used to smooth down. Banding can be purchased where the new laminate was bought or ordered on line. Good luck!
Its better to peel the old stuff off first. You won't ever have to worry about the surface not being rough or absorbent enough. That woukd require so much sanding. All you have to do is score the old stuff and heat it with an iron or heat gun. Peels right off
Hi Rachel, I think you are referring to contact paper type laminate. I am referring to actual laminate countertop material that can be bought in 4x8 foot sheets or custom cut and putting it on top of a laminate countertop (like Wilsonart). Sorry for the confusion.
They use commerical contact cement, apply to both surface and let dry to tack, the instant the 2 surfaces touch .... its stuck. They use wooden dowels between the 2 surfaces to prevent them touching will applying the glue.
You can actually add a layer of laminate board over an existing countertop. The original top will need to be roughed up for the new to adhere. Rubber cement is applied to both tops and the new laid in place. A rolling pin can be used to smooth down. Banding can be purchased where the new laminate was bought or ordered on line. Good luck!
I found a video that might help...
see if any of these projects interest you.https://www.hometalk.com/categories/make-over/kitchen/countertops
They use commerical contact cement, apply to both surface and let dry to tack, the instant the 2 surfaces touch .... its stuck. They use wooden dowels between the 2 surfaces to prevent them touching will applying the glue.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgWCMDA_G0M