Overview
Laminate countertops are made up of the layers of plastic and bounded with Kraft paper, particleboard. The laminate countertops can be fixed in kitchens and bathrooms. The best thing about the laminate Or Formica countertops is that it is not too heavy, inexpensive and can easily be installed without the help of any professional. The life of the laminate countertop is longer if the user takes good care of it. The laminate countertop has a smooth surface and can get scratched easily or gets stained. So don't use the countertop as a cutting board and also avoid keeping hot items on it.
Steps To Get Rid Of Paint From Laminate/Formica Countertops
- Drop Cloth: The first step to clean the paint from the countertop is to take Dropcloth and spread over the beneath area of countertop.
- Painter's Tape: Apply painter's tape on the edges of the countertop which are closed to the wall and leave the painter's tape until the work is finished.
- Stripping Gel: Now apply the safe paint-stripping gel on the entire surface of affected area with the help of a toothbrush and rub it gently.
- Plastic Putty: Now apply plastic putty on affected area with the help of putty knife and rub the putty for upto 5 minutes.
- Wipe: Wipe everything with the help of dry towels. Mix mild soap detergent with warm water and dip sponge and rub the affected area to get the clean and fresh surface of the countertop.
- Dry: The final step is to dry the surface of countertop in fan air. Leave the fan open for maximum 5-6 hours.
Alternate Way To Remove Paint From Formica Laminates
An alternate way to remove paint from the Formica laminates is mentioned below.
Scrubbing: Prepare the solution with warm soapy water and scrub the surface with the same.
Ammonia Cleaner: Spray ammonia-based household cleaner to the affected area using a spray bottle and follow up by rinsing the surface.
Paint Solvent: Application of the paint solvent is required but makesure to apply the solvent exactly as per the directions labeled on the product.
Scrapping: Use a plastic scraper to eliminate the remaining paint spots from the laminate. Using metal or steel wool pads are prohibited to use for scrapping purpose.