My laminate counters have a few spots where I sat a hot pan on it and the laminate bubbled, cracked and now has about 2" spots with no laminate on it. Will this cover it or should I patch it? What about chipped corners and edges? My laminate counters have a few spots where I sat a hot pan on it and the laminate bubbled, cracked and now has about 2" spots with no laminate on it. Will this cover it or should I patch it?... » Read More My laminate counters have a few spots where I sat a hot pan on it and the laminate bubbled, cracked and now has about 2" spots with no laminate on it. Will this cover it or should I patch it? What about chipped corners and edges? « Show Less
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Patch it first, sand it and it should work just fine. I had knife cuts and dings in the old laminate and I patched and sanded them and it turned out great! I did this on the kitchen counters in my rental house about 9 years ago and it has held up through all the renters just fine. If the formula has not changed and you follow the instructions and do the work properly it will provide you with years of use and it looks great!
486455
You won't need to patch it, just make sure to sand it down and then follow the application directions.
486456
It would cover it, but you should patch it first for better appearance. I had a chipped edge and it covered no problem. Just practice first to get the best results.
486457
The product will not cover imperfections in the laminate. Everything will need to be patched. In my opinion I would not buy this. It is not very durable. I've got many places where it chipped away back down to laminate, not huge chips but of the 1/8 inch diameter kind. Also it has rubbed off the edges where you rub up against it allot, like in front of the sink
486458
Your surface must have all the chips and holes filled. I used automobile body filler and then sanded the repair smooth.
486459
Andrea, sorry, I returned this product because it would bubble if you put heat on it....don't know what to tell you, maybe you can call the company and they will have a better idea how to help you.
486460
yes it will. i had a bubbled up spot on my island from a hot pan. I just sanded it down as smooth as i could before applying the initial primer. From certain angles i can still see a slight circle shape from where the original burn mark was, but i'm perfectly happy with the results.
159729
Yes, I have had mine painted for 2 years and no chipping has occurred. I receive constant comments from guests saying they cant believe its painted. They really thought I had granite counter tops.
2127831
I seamed my counter top and if matched exactly shouldn't show. Put it toward the back of the counter.
1277698
Gee, I don't know, never had that happen. It's made of cast iron..... and the mfg co (Lodge) coats their ironware with an oil and bakes it on. You might want to check with Lodge (online maybe) and see what they tell you. Send them a photo of the edge you are concerned about, maybe.
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When mine arrived I wiped the inside with olive oil. Next day the oil was all in one corner. After using I washed it by hand and wiped with oil again. After that I just use and wash and stopped rubbing oil on as it has no where to go except the lowest corner or collects in the middle. I cook on low heat for most items though I do boil water for Iced Tea three times a week. Then wash and still looks and acts brand new. No cracking or sticking. Hope this helps.
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Mine had a lot of small bubbles when i finished. And lines from the squeegee. After a couple of weeks they disappeared. With the exception of 2 very small ones. You can take it off and do it again. I read one of the ratings and the guy said it is not a problem removing, recleaning and does not ruin it at all. So go ahead and redo it.
405473
I have had mine for several years and there is no damage to my laminate countertop.
1426661
A "weak spot" for many laminates that involve click-lock or tongue-and-groove wooden boards is the seams where these boards meet. Unless you have something like a Pergo floor in which you glued the seams after laying each row, the steam may penetrate and cause swelling of the wood below the "fake wood" surface. Flooring installers call this type of swelling/warpage "cupping" and a user introducing this kind of moisture would void the warranties I've read. (Disclaimer: DIY person who has installed several brands of flooring.)
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I have not had that problem. I believe it is how careful you are when you finish with the protective layer. We were careful not to get the counter wet for many days after finishing the project and we are still careful not to let any standing water accumulate on the counters. I am sure given time that our countertops will begin to peel, but this is a cheap, easy way to give your counter tops a beautiful look.
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I would check the warranty that came with the Laminate. My personal opinion is: I would not use it on laminate where the heat may get into the seams and cause swelling.
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Cant give much insight on backsplash under glass tiles, but as far as the edges go, I would do the granite paint on the edges. I think it would look better than painting the color of the cabinets. The biggest problem we had was that our laminate was not only on the counter surface but also went up the back and one side about 5 inches. It was kind of difficult to get the granite paint to look right where the back/side and top met, and in the corner. I would recommend taping some plastic or brown paper on a good-sized portion of the counter where it meets the back, and doing the back first. After the back dries, I would then cover the back with plastic or the brown paper and paint the counter top.
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the long answer: the paint has chipped already. i use dobie sponges. idk if that's what's causing it. or if it's just an indication of the quality of the pots and pans. but for $60 bucks i can't complain. the short answer: i haven't tried it and i wouldn't recommend it.
1692436
Yes, I have a dull black laminate counter. It worked quite well. I imagine it would work even better with lighter counter tops.
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Laminate is NOT sealed hardwood. You have small seams that the water vapor will get into. Please, please, please call your manufacture of the flooring and the steam mop and ask what they will do for you if the mop damages your floor. Likely at most replace the mop and the flooring manufacture likely voided your warranty the first time you steam mopped it. Even site finished hardwood a mop is not recommended. Your floor shrinks in low humidity which breaks the bonds between board in your floor. The vapor can and will work it's way into the floor in time and can cause the boards to warp. Please contact the manufacture or a hardwood expert for advice. Laminate is NOT sealed hardwood. You have small seams that the water vapor will get into. Please, please, please call your manufacture of the flooring and the steam mop and ask what they will do for you if the mop damages your floor. Likely at most replace the mop and the flooring manufacture likely voided your warranty the first time you steam mopped it. Even site finished hardwood a mop is not recommended. Your floor shrinks in low humidity which breaks the bonds between board in your floor. The vapor can and will work it's way into the floor in time and can cause the boards... » Read More Laminate is NOT sealed hardwood. You have small seams that the water vapor will get into. Please, please, please call your manufacture of the flooring and the steam mop and ask what they will do for you if the mop damages your floor. Likely at most replace the mop and the flooring manufacture likely voided your warranty the first time you steam mopped it. Even site finished hardwood a mop is not recommended. Your floor shrinks in low humidity which breaks the bonds between board in your floor. The vapor can and will work it's way into the floor in time and can cause the boards to warp. Please contact the manufacture or a hardwood expert for advice. « Show Less
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We have a standard laminate counter and there is an extra inch of thread after going thru the vessel sink and counter top. I hope this helps.
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We have had this oven for a week and have it on laminate and haven't had any problems. Hope this helps
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I just thoroughly cleaned them with my usual household all purpose cleaner then rinsed off the counter two or three times to make sure I got any and all residue off, then let it thoroughly dry. I don't believe I ever used anything abrasive or sanded first. I am not having any chipping problems. I just followed the directions in the kit. I had mauve/rose colored formica counters that were really "fugly"! Looks a lot better now and I'd never done anything like this before! They came out great and they're hold up great. I'm careful not to cut anything on them or put anything hot on them and I wipe up with my dish cloth when I'm done doing dishes or just plain water. I just thoroughly cleaned them with my usual household all purpose cleaner then rinsed off the counter two or three times to make sure I got any and all residue off, then let it thoroughly dry. I don't believe I ever used anything abrasive or sanded first. I am not having any chipping problems. I just followed the directions in the kit. I had mauve/rose colored formica counters that were really "fugly"! Looks a lot better now and I'd never done anything like this before! They came out great and they're hold up great. I'm careful not to cut anything on them or put anything hot on... » Read More I just thoroughly cleaned them with my usual household all purpose cleaner then rinsed off the counter two or three times to make sure I got any and all residue off, then let it thoroughly dry. I don't believe I ever used anything abrasive or sanded first. I am not having any chipping problems. I just followed the directions in the kit. I had mauve/rose colored formica counters that were really "fugly"! Looks a lot better now and I'd never done anything like this before! They came out great and they're hold up great. I'm careful not to cut anything on them or put anything hot on them and I wipe up with my dish cloth when I'm done doing dishes or just plain water. « Show Less