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Other topics for members => General Woodworking => Topic started by: Peter Drouin on December 03, 2017, 07:11:40 AM
I have a formica top now that's 30+ years old. It's not loose, Can I just sand it a little and stick a new one on top of it?
Yes, You want to remove any trace of oil, etc. and give it a good rough sanding.
Yes I've done it just like MM said and it works good
Yep. Done it more than once. Clean it with detergent. Clean it with solvent. Sand with 120-180ish sandpaper. Vac up the dust. Clean steps again. Glue and trim. Edge pieces first.
If you find any loose places, it's easy enough to peel off with a heat gun or plumber torch. Torch is faster but it can pop sometimes.
For me like scott said except I'd use 80 grit paper on a 1/2 sheet pad sander.
Thanks for the info,
I was going to use the same glue, Like when I put it on the first time.
Yep. The stinky kind. Try not to breathe. ;D I've never used it myself, but I hear the low/no solvent kind can be fickle.
Thanks ScottAR, smiley_thumbsup