Turn on both your hot and cold taps to drain any remaining water from the pipes.
Removing laminate countertop.
Removing the actual countertops was super simple.
How to remove laminate countertop first remove the drawers and open your cabinets.
Most laminate countertops use silicone adhesive.
Most countertops are bracketed to the base cabinets.
Then go under the sink and loosen the nuts holding both the water lines and the drain pipe onto the sink and faucet.
Removing a laminate kitchen countertop is relatively easy because it s held onto the cabinets with a combination of adhesive and screws.
Use a pry bar to remove the countertops.
To remove the laminate an agent such as acetone must be used to break the bond of the adhesive.
You might not need to remove and open them all but it makes removing the countertop easier to have clear access.
If the counter is attached to the base cabinet with nails or an adhesive use a pry bar to remove it.
Installers often use copious amounts of caulk and adhesive to secure laminate countertops in place.
If you want to remove all of the old laminate layers begin to peel the laminate back from the substrate at the corners.
Before attempting to remove your countertops use a sharp utility knife to cut through the caulk to separate the countertops from walls cabinets and surroundings surfaces.
Put the claw of the pry bar under the rim of the counter and press down on the free end until the countertop begins to lift up.
Some mdf cabinets have a plastic coating and removing a plastic coating from kitchen cabinets is usually easier than removing a wood laminate.
The best way to do it is to use a heat gun to soften the adhesive and pull the laminate off in sections starting with the edging.
Laminate has several layers and all you need to remove is the top layer.
Some countertop installations such as granite will use an epoxy or construction adhesive like liquid nails.
However both are doable with patience and a steady supply of heat.
Get sides and backs removed first if you.