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Title: Countertop
Post 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?
Title: Re: Countertop
Post by: Magicman on December 03, 2017, 08:51:12 AM
Yes,  You want to remove any trace of oil, etc. and give it a good rough sanding.
Title: Re: Countertop
Post by: Bruno of NH on December 03, 2017, 09:37:28 AM
Yes I've done it just like MM said and it works good
Title: Re: Countertop
Post by: ScottAR on December 04, 2017, 10:44:05 PM
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. 
Title: Re: Countertop
Post by: bluthum on December 05, 2017, 08:41:11 AM
For me like scott said except I'd use 80 grit paper on a 1/2 sheet pad sander.
Title: Re: Countertop
Post by: Peter Drouin on December 06, 2017, 06:20:01 PM
Thanks for the info,

I was going to use the same glue, Like when I put it on the first time.
Title: Re: Countertop
Post by: ScottAR on December 09, 2017, 12:41:35 AM
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. 
Title: Re: Countertop
Post by: Peter Drouin on December 09, 2017, 05:32:26 AM
Thanks ScottAR,  smiley_thumbsup