Put Laminate Over Laminate

If you have formica counters but have decided that you prefer a new design you can glue down new sheets of this trademarked laminate over the existing surface to give your kitchen a brand new look.

Put laminate over laminate. Lowe s has many styles of laminate floors to fit any home including pergo timbercraft plus wetprotect which is waterproof and protects against spills and pet accidents it s nearly indistinguishable from real wood more durable and a fraction of the cost. If installing new sheet laminate over old laminate material first thoroughly sand and clean the old surface. Remember that laminate flooring like swiss krono usa s laminate wood flooring is a floating floor it will expand and contract as temperature and other conditions change. The easiest way to install new formica is with a formica sheet kit.

During the course of a recent kitchen remodel i recovered a laminate countertop with newer more brightly colored laminate sheeting with a granite type pattern. I put laminate over a workbench in my basement next to the shop sink and it was a great inexpensive way to get a waterproof work surface. I m sure it s slower than the router but it s pretty fast gets. Laminate flooring can be installed directly over hardwood often with no preparation necessary.

If your laminate has a built in underlayer you may install it right on top of the hardwood. He cleans up all the overhanging edges with metal files. I installed with my dad who s done plenty of countertops over the years. If you decide to install the planks over the laminate and end up having issues because of the laminates imperfections you not only wasted cash on the luxury vinyl but doubled your workload because you have to rip up the luxury vinyl planks and the laminate planks.

Yes but the existing surface must be even and smooth. Repair any gouges or loose edges and make sure the existing laminate is glued firmly. If the new flooring does not have the built in underlayer simply roll out and tape your underlayment to the wood floor and begin installing the laminate.