How to Resurface Countertops

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Remove old formica by ironing it with a towel between the iron and the formica and

   Once the old glue is removed, sand the surface with a medium-grade, 100-120 grit sandpaper until it is smooth and free of any debris. ,,,,,,,,, Once the tiles are in place, remove the excess grout from the tile with your trowel, and wipe the surface clean with a damp rag.
   
   Allow it to dry overnight. ,
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   Step 2: once the glue under the Formica is heated enough to be soft

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   Step 3: peeling it back and away from the surface.

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   Step 4: Allow the glue to cool and remove it by applying an adhesive stripper and scraping away any excess material with a small paint scraper.

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   Step 5: Wipe the surface clean with a damp rag and allow it to air dry for a minute or two.

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   Step 6: Apply a thin

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   Step 7: even coat of contact cement to the entire surface with a rubber roller.

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   Step 8: Lay the new countertop onto the newly glued surface working from one end of the countertop towards the other end

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   Step 9: pressing down on the material gently so that it adheres to the surface.

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    Step 10: Allow it to dry overnight.

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    Step 11: Roll across the surface of the newly placed countertop with a large rubber roller

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    Step 12: pressing down firmly to eliminate any air pockets between the new countertop and the glued surface.

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    Step 13: Finish your new formica countertop by trimming the edges with a smooth file.

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    Step 14: Resurface a tile countertop by chipping out the old tile and removing the old grout by sanding it from the surface with 80-grit sandpaper

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    Step 15: followed by 100 to 120-grit sandpaper

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    Step 16: Apply a thick

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    Step 17: even layer of grout to the entire surface with a small trowel.

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    Step 18: Press the tiles into the grout until the grout forms a small ridge between the tiles.

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    Step 19: Finish your new tile countertop by sanding the edges briefly to remove any excess grout.

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