How To Remove Glued On Formica Countertops

Insert the putty knife between the wall and the backspalsh.

How to remove glued on formica countertops.

The lacquer thinner will soften the adhesive and you can start working the knife in deeper a little at a time. Once you have the knife inserted a little pour a little lacquer thinner into the crack. You probably won t need any tools other than a stiff metal putty knife and a hammer to remove a strip of formica from the wall because it isn t screwed anywhere just glued. Don t apply so much pressure that you scrape your counter top but keep the blade of the putty knife close to the counter.

When the backsplash begins to loosen insert the knife deeper and cut. And put on your protective eyewear to prevent any dust or particles from reaching the inside of your eye remove the formica. Try a stiff scraper and get it between the counter and the cabinet top. Slide the putty knife sideways to cut the backsplash from the glue.

Putty knife hammer pry bar razor blade. You need to break the glue bond. To make this process easier use a pry bar to pry off the countertop. Get sides and backs removed first if you.

Take a thin putty knife or spackle knife and work it into the crack where the formica meets the wood. Work the putty knife between the backsplash and the wall tapping with a hammer if necessary to get it started and pry outward as you move the putty knife forward. Drive the scraper inbetween the two to break the adhesive bond. Remove all drawers and stuff so you have access to the bottom of the top.

Using a hammer remove the formica top from the wood or plywood that is under the formica. Hold the flat edge of the putty knife close to the counter top apply gentle pressure and push the putty knife s blade towards the glue. Try to remove the glue with a putty knife first. In order to prevent damage try to pry the backsplash away from the wall where there s a stud.

If it is glued you might just pulloff the the upper part of the cabinet. Strike upwards with a heavy hammer sledge. Remove the old top and stand it on edge. You need to verify that any and all screws are removed.