If so, which product did you use and was the result worthwhile and durable ?
summersunnz,
Feb 9, 6:08am
Yes, we used Formica to cover the Formica already there. Sanded the original surface with a coarse sandpaper, applied adhesive then new Formica. Did the edge strips first, then used a plane to cut the edge sllghtly angled back to fit the top. For the bench surface piece, we cut it to fit the back and sides that were against a wall, with a slightly wider part to go over the edge of the bench. Once set - overnight, we planed the edges back on a slight angle so the edge wasn't sharp. It worked beautifully and updated the kitchen from orange '70's spirals to a lovely shade that looked great. Adding - that was in 1995 - still looks great.
mm12345,
Feb 9, 1:27pm
^^^ I've done the same - with acceptable result. But if doing it again, I'd probably get a complete new Formica laminated top made. If you deal directly with the company making the benchtops, it's remarkably inexpensive - and they'll get a standard of finish on edges and joins that you can't achieve DIY. If the bench runs in to a corner, thoroughly check how out of square it is before ordering.
garym,
Feb 9, 5:24pm
Thanks for the replies-I wondered if anyone had used the painted products available though
kaddiew,
Feb 9, 6:48pm
I had a quote to have it done professionally and it was about $1200, not much less than having Mitre10 or Bunnings new benchtops installed.
macmar,
Feb 9, 10:15pm
We had ours sprayed by a professional - great job, looks great
regy_2005,
Feb 10, 2:55am
Years ago we had ours recoated , looked awesome then started to chip off very easly .Obviously not well preped.
fordcrzy,
Jun 28, 6:45am
a new benchtop is not that expensive. just get a new one. deal with a benchtop maker, not a kitchen cupboard place.
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