In order to resurface countertops yourself you must gather information about various methods and tips that can assist you in this process. Countertop resurfacing is not a very simple task and requires you to have complete knowledge about the proper way to handle tools. While countertops are the focal points of any home they can make your kitchen look attractive. Having dirty and damaged countertops can spoil the entire look of your kitchen. People often hire professionals for resurfacing countertops but here are some tips that you can follow for resurfacing them yourself and saving a great deal of money.
- Gather the necessary tools that will assist you in the process which include electric screw driver, laminate glue, paint roller, hammer, putty knife, glue stripper and medium grade sand paper.
- Remove all the nails from the countertop using electric screw driver from the cabinets that are supporting it.
- Once all screws are removed, place the countertop on a safe place or a table where it can stay stable while you complete the rest of the process.
- Take the striper and use it to dissolve glue and a small paint scrapper to scrape away the remaining material. The small paint scraper can be purchased easily from your nearest home improvement store.
- Next you have to prepare the surface of the countertop for the new countertop. The countertop needs to be sanded using a medium grade sandpaper to make proper space for the new one. This step is the most time consuming one and requires you to perform it carefully specially if doing it for the first time.
- After preparing space for the countertop the next step is to apply the glue over the entire surface of the countertop. When applying the glue you need to ensure that you that it is applied in a thin even level because any changes or bubbles underneath the laminate materials show immediately.
- After applying the glue carefully place the new countertop down starting from one end to the bottom. Placing it this way will also be much easier compared to starting from the middle.
- Make use of the large roller to flatten out any and remove the air bubbles that are trapped in placing the new countertop over the surface.
- Lastly you can add additional edging or detailing to match the countertop with your kitchen and home décor.
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