Overview
Plastic laminate is a common and durable surface applied to the wood floor, tables, desks, shells and on other types of furniture. The laminate plastic covering can protect the wood surface from humidity, sunlight and also from water damage. Plastic laminate items require frequent cleaning over a period of time. So there are many reasons to remove plastic from laminate wood such as it gets stained, damaged, and stretched. Laminate plastic is suitable for refinishing with the proper care of laminate plastic, wood can provide a long term of protection.
Steps To Remove Plastic Laminate From Wood
- Clean: The first step to remove plastic laminate is to clean the wood using the gentle and nonflammable cleaner which suits the wood better.
- Heat: Now heat the surface of laminate wood with the help of heat gun or with a hair dryer. Hot air can make the wood surface smooth and pliable. Be careful before using the heat gun because using heat gun too close for longer can scorch the wood.
- Remove Laminate: After making the surface smooth and pliable it’s time to remove the plastic laminate. Use a sharp putty knife for removing the plastic laminate. Lift the knife slightly to raise the laminate from wood.
- Dry: Let the wood dry for a maximum of 15-16 hours under the sunlight or directly in fan air. Fan air can dry the wood faster.