Covering Laminate Countertops With Concrete

Then you trim the edges flush to the old counter with a router or laminate trimmer.

Covering laminate countertops with concrete. In this video i will tell you step by step how i used feather finish concrete over my existing laminate countertops to transform my kitchen. Then we let that layer dry overnight. Nov 15 2013 covering laminate countertops with a layer of concrete inexpensive upgrade if it works. For each coat of concrete we mix the concrete powder with water in our bucket and spread onto the counter with the drywall and putty knives.

Cure and apply silicone at sink if needed. Then we passed over with 60 grit sand paper to rough them up. Seal covered in the next post. If you want to change the look of your kitchen without spending a lot of money resurfacing your laminate countertops with the technique i m sharing today is a great option.

Put on a coat. Sand down your existing countertops until none of the shiny finish remains and install the new laminate according to manufacturer s directions. Skim on the concrete i applied four layers. Oil based paint will adhere as long as the countertops are properly.

Ways to cover kichen laminate countertops. The result is essentially a brand new countertop. A laminate re covering process is similar to fabricating new custom laminate countertops. To prepare for concrete we did a thorough clearing and scrubbing of the laminate counters.

Laminate countertops are an affordable option for counters but overtime they begin to wear and can look outdated fast. Clean and rough up your laminate to create a surface to which concrete can bond. Use paint to cover old laminate and give it a fresh new color. You cut the sheets a little bit oversize and glue them down with contact cement.