Cupboards and benchtops – lifting laminate finishes

Cause

Poor initial adhesion or loss of adhesion

Repair

  • for bubbles in the centre, use a warm iron (over a cloth) to reactivate the adhesive and reinstate the bond. Press down on the surface to make good contact with the glue
  • along edges, lift laminate carefully, then clean. Insert a contact adhesive with an ice-cream stick and firmly press down laminate until it adheres

Cause

Hot appliances/pots/electric frypans placed on the surface

Repair

  • for bubbles in the centre, use a warm iron (over a cloth) to reactivate the adhesive and reinstate the bond. Press down on the surface to make good contact with the glue
  • along edges, lift laminate carefully, then clean. Insert a contact adhesive with an ice-cream stick and firmly press down laminate until it adheres