September 29, 2019
countertop, granite, install, laminate, over, tile
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The good news is that granite makes a beautiful and durable countertop. Even better, it installs as easily as any other tile, though cutting it can be a chore. The best news is that you don’t have to remove your old laminate countertops to install new granite tile over it.
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February 13, 2020
bathroom, countertop, laminate, paint
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How to Paint a Laminate Countertop. An economical alternative to replacing laminate countertops is to paint over them. Your results will be surprisingly nice if you prepare the surface thoroughly and use a durable oil-based paint and primer.
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September 30, 2019
Corian, countertop, paint
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The answer to both of your questions is yes. You can paint the Corian to a different color, and yes it can be practical. Sand the surface with a fine grit sandpaper such as #400 grit in order to create a good surface for the paint to adhere to.
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February 27, 2020
countertop, over, paint
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Before painting with Giani, remove any existing latex or silicone caulk. We highly recommend NOT using paintable caulk before applying Giani as most dry times for paintable caulk are not accurate when used with Giani products and you may experience cracking.
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September 30, 2019
countertop, laminate, over, paint
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Sometimes, plastic laminate countertops, also called Formica countertops, need an update — and that doesn’t require replacing them all together. The first step to painting laminate countertops is roughing up the surface enough to allow the paint to adhere well. We’re using 100-grit sandpaper to do that.
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April 20, 2023
countertop, microwave
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Installing a microwave in a kitchen Island. Consumers can choose from an inexpensive countertop microwave with trim kit, or if they don’t like the side swing door, several manufacturers offer built-in options with drop down doors. Some companies even have microwave ovens which have a motorized drawer.
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April 20, 2023
countertop, granite
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Granite – No. While brief encounters with a hot pan won’t hurt your granite countertop, use of a trivet on a regular basis is recommended. Quartz – Yes, however, like granite, if you continuously put hot pans down in the same place on the counter it could cause discoloration over time.
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April 20, 2023
countertop, laminate, sink
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Undermount sinks install on laminate counter tops differently than on granite or stone. The sink installs flush to the laminate, not below the surface of the counter to prevent water from soaking into the particleboard. This means an entirely different mounting procedure is necessary.
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April 20, 2023
backsplash, countertop, from, laminate, remove
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If the laminate is attached to the wall with construction adhesive or glue, you have to work hard to pry the backsplash away from the wall. That’s more difficult to remove because you can ‘t access the screws to remove the plywood from the wall. Expect a tedious, messy project when you remove a laminate
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September 30, 2019
backsplash, countertop, remove, without
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While this is an ideal time to replace your backsplash, you may decide to keep your backsplash if it matches your new countertops. You can often save money on a new countertop installation by removing the old countertop yourself. Fortunately, you can remove your current countertops without using a reciprocating saw.
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