Repair Laminate Counter

Tools:

2x4
orbital sander
sandpaper
putty knife
adhesive cement
safety glasses
dust mask
rubber gloves

1. Use a putty knife to carefully pry off the loose strip of laminate (figure A).

2. Wearing safety glasses and a dust mask, use an orbital sander and sandpaper to sand the old glue off of the counter.

3. Place the strip of laminate on the 2x4 and sand the glue off of it with the sander.

4. Wipe the strip and counter with a rag to remove any dust.

5. Wearing rubber gloves, apply a coat of adhesive cement to the strip and the counter, being careful not to overwork the cement (figure B).

6. Once the sections are tacky, line them up and press the strip(s) back into place (figure C).