General Overview
The laminated counter tops are built from many thin layers of the plastic material that are then bonded with the particleboard. The laminate counter tops have gained a lot of popularity among the customers because of the following reasons:
- Availability: These counter tops are available in many styles, textures and color finishes as well. Because of their availability, the users can also customize it as per their requirements so as to bring the charm to their interior decor.
- Less Expensive: The laminated counter tops are less expensive than the rest of granite and marble items.
- Home Friendly: These items are usually non-porous and that is why the bacteria and the other food items won't get into it.
- Less Maintenance: These laminated counter tops require less maintenance service and they can last for many years if maintained properly.
5 Easy Steps To Repair The Laminate Counter top
Moreover, the long term contact with the water can damage the laminated counter tops and the users need to repair the counter tops before they are further damaged. The users can easily repair the laminate counter top by following the below-mentioned steps:
- Apply The Heat: Start by examining the surface of the laminated counter top and if the users find out that the water has damaged a small portion of the laminated counter top then the users need to use the hairdryer and put it on the medium heat. Then keep on applying the heat to the laminated area of the counter top in order to make the adhesive that affixes the laminated top a bit lose. Then the users are advised to place the heavy books or the heavy cans over the water damaged area of the laminated counter top respectively.
- Use The sharp Knife: On examining the surface of the laminate counter top if the users find out that the water has damaged a large portion of the laminated counter top then the users need to use the sharp knife in order to remove the existing adhesive material from the back and the surface of the laminated counter top. Then use the hairdryer and put it on a medium temperature so as to apply the heat over the edges of the laminated counter top and then they need to apply the pressure to the laminated top to keep it back in its original shape.
- Apply the Contact Cement: The users need to apply the contact cement over the back and to the front surface of the laminated counter top. Then they need to use the toothpicks to hold up the laminated portion until the adhesive material is dried off completely. Then remove the matchsticks to allow the laminated portion to lay back accordingly. Then the users need to use the rolling pin to remove out all the air bubbles from the laminated area. Then again place the heavy books or heavy objects over the laminated surface so as to weigh it down. They can also use the masking tape so as to keep the laminated edges in one place. Allow the counter top to get dried off completely for almost a day.
- Using The Repair Paste: If the users find out the small fragments or any other small defects then at that time they need to use the repair paste of the same laminated color. In order to apply the repair paste, the surface of the counter top needs to be free from the dust or any other debris particles and to do so clean up the counter surface by using the rubbing alcohol. Then apply the paste over the minor defected area and spread it by using the putty knife. Then allow the paste to get dried off completely.
- Using The Distilled Vinegar: In order to get rid of tough stains on the laminated counter tops, the users are advised to use the distilled vinegar or the bleach as well and to get rid of the small scratches the users are advised to use the lemon oil respectively.