Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Jul 04, 2014 9:33 pm Looking at the option of eventually replacing our laminate kitchen benchtop with something better...has anyone ever pulled out/removed a laminate bench top before? Is it very hard? (Would need to hire someone) Very expensive? Does having a raised breakfast bar make much of a difference too? Can cabinetry/tiles on breakfast bar splash back area be damaged in the process? Any thoughts would be great, thanks!! Re: Anyone ever pulled out a laminate kitchen benchtop? 2Jul 05, 2014 7:38 pm I did it in a bathroom with floor mounted vanity and it is easy as pie! Your tiles will be fine, with regards to your cabinets, just check how it's all attached under the bench and make sure you remove any brackets (if any) so you don't rip out the tops of your cabinets, then knock it off with a sledge hammer, just keep in mind it may have been glued and screwed Sent from my iPhone using ones and zeros and 4G Re: Anyone ever pulled out a laminate kitchen benchtop? 4Jul 06, 2014 5:02 pm I am so glad that I didn't get laminate. Every time I go to a display home and I see that they have spent thousands on upgrades and kept laminate I shake my head. Re: Anyone ever pulled out a laminate kitchen benchtop? 5Jul 06, 2014 6:47 pm Totally understand where you're coming from;) Ultimately, for us, it comes down to what we can afford and what is a priority. I'm just happy to be building a lovely new house, can't wait Re: Anyone ever pulled out a laminate kitchen benchtop? 6Jul 06, 2014 7:04 pm Frenchie Totally understand where you're coming from;) Ultimately, for us, it comes down to what we can afford and what is a priority. I'm just happy to be building a lovely new house, can't wait Hi Frenchie... budget is always a limiting factor. I couldn't agree more about the feeling of a lovely new house. Re: Anyone ever pulled out a laminate kitchen benchtop? 8Jul 07, 2014 12:15 pm I set the depth of the blade on my circular saw so it would not cut the cupboards below and then cut the bench top into about 1 meter lengths. This made them easier to handle, also it was easier to work out where I might have missed undoing a screw. Hi Courtney The mitred edges are glued up with epoxy so those little holes and gaps are areas that weren't filled correctly. Silicone is the wrong product to fill them… 2 12912 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair At a bit of a loss on this one - we're thinking the original owners never removed the protective laminate covers from their kitchen cabinets after installation and in the… 0 6328 We are doing heaps of hybrid at the moment and the cost sits between $60-65/sqm including installation. Stairs are around $90-100 each 1 4306 |