New Countertops Over Old. Formica is the brand-name of a material known generically as plastic laminate. Once your old countertop has been removed check to see if your cabinet surface is level.
Technically yes you can put fresh counters on your existing cabinets. Rather than purchase expensive new countertops refurbish your existing ones. We live in an old house with an old worn formica countertop that is in need of replacement.
Before installing the new laminate the old laminate has to be scratched and scuffed in order to give it some tooth for the adhesive to grab on to.
Prepping the Old Laminate. We had to add some thin strips of wood along the top in order to create a more level surface for the new countertop to sit on. Make Room for the Laminate. Rather than purchase expensive new countertops refurbish your existing ones.
