There are only a few tools needed to put plastic laminate or Formica on a cabinet. These same tools work well with mica counter tops too. If you are planning on continuing to do this type of construction work. I’d recommend that you purchase brand name industrial grade equipment.
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It is often frustrating finding out that your Formica color has been discontinued. Plastic laminate (or, “mica”) colors and patterns change as new fads replace old outdated styles. If your cabinetmaker is having difficulty finding your color don’t get discouraged too quickly. It’s been my experience that there are at least four major laminate suppliers that should be checked with before discounting the possibility of finding an unavailable Formica color. Read more…

The best way that we have discovered in regard to, how to get contact glue off of plastic laminate, is by using a flammable grade of lacquer thinner, moderately applied to a white rag. It never fails when custom cabinet makers fabricate kitchens and baths, out of Formica, somehow there is always a spot that has some glue on it somewhere. Read more…

If your cabinet laminate is coming off and your wondering what kind of glue should be used on loose Formica, do not use yellow glue. Actually, make sure that you don’t use any type of wood glue whether it is yellow or white. I have been in so many homes where customers tried to repair their Formica cabinets by using the wrong type of adhesive. The only adhesive that you should use to re-stick loose plastic laminate with is contact cement. It is very important that you use the correct kind though. Read more…

In this section I will explain how to remove/strip Formica plastic laminate from an existing cabinet or counter top. If you are planning to save the piece of laminate that you are trying to take off of the cabinet or counter, please remain patient throughout the process.
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