The laminate on my countertop pulled away from the pressboard, help!

Remove the caulk that has crumbled and recaulk. This can also happen if the house is settling or if, like me, a teenager jumped up and sat on the countertop and the weight pushed the countertop down.

Here are step by step instructions. Good luck.

http://homeguides.sfgate.com/repair-lifted-laminate-countertop-29150.html

Hi Jeannie,

I've never seen that happen before, but to me it looks like a defect in the actual making of the counter top. Besides actually replacing the counter top which is a lot of work and expense the only thing I could suggest to you is to use E6000 glue on this. You'd have to carefully apply the glue to the cracked area trying not to get it outside of it and apply weight to it to hold it down until it dries. When it does, it'll dry clear, is safe to wash and is heat and cold tolerant, so it will do the job and last. Once it's done you shouldn't even see where the crack was to begin with. Good Luck!

Laminate countertops are glued with contact cement, you can buy a small can at the hardware store. You apply to both sides, let dry and when tacky join them back together..... once they touch they are stuck. But do put some heavy weight on it overnight. Then you could run a bead of clear caulk just to seal it from water. Be sure to apply the cement carefully and wipe any off that isn't where it shouldn't be with mineral spirits or acetone.

If you can use a knife and lift the edge squeeze some GEL super glue under the laminate. Press down hard for the glue to spread and stick. Wipe off any squeeze out with nail polish remover. Place some plastic wrap over it and something heavy on top. Let it stay for several hours or overnight.

Thanks, I will give that a try, I just need to find something heavy enough to hold it down

OK. It seems that the particle board has swelled from heat and possibly moisture. Only suggestion would be to use a knife and carefully scrape out as much of the particle board till the laminate can be pressed down smooth. Then you can squeeze some glue under the laminate. Then follow up with pressure and weight.

I have the same except mine is in the front were the two sides meet.

If only the laminate is raised, you can use a straw to force the glue under the area that has let go. Pinch the back end of straw shut, drip a manageable amount of glue into the straw, pinch the front end flat and slip under the laminate, squeeze glue in as you go. Refill, continue. Clean off excess glue. Clamp &/or weight. Follow glue directions for drying.

That’s a brilliant idea 😃, I am going to try that, what would be the best glue to use?

I used wood glue to fix an edge piece on my counter that had loosened and also to fix a veneer top that had let go from an antique dresser. Worked great. That was about 10 years ago - they are still tight. But I just looked at a bottle of wood glue and it says that it is not recommended for areas that get wet. Someone suggested above to caulk with clear caulk after fixing, so that might eliminate any problems with water loosening it again. Good luck.