If you re installing over existing laminate the old countertop surface should be thoroughly sanded and cleaned to remove all debris and contaminants.
Can you put granite countertops over laminate.
Nearly any type of counter can be overlaid as long as it is strong enough to support the overlay.
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When you don t like the looks of your current laminate countertop there are a number of things you can do to update its appearance.
One of those is to lay stone over laminate.
The best news is that you don t have to remove your old laminate countertops to install new granite tile over it.
By its very nature laminate is a smooth and solid surface so just work with it.
I got 4 quotes from the installers for removing the old laminated countertop ranging from 450 to 600.
One of the installers suggests i keep the old top and just lay the granite over it.
As long as you have a strong stable counter you can lay the overlay slabs directly on top.
That would save me the 450 600 labor cost.
I m about to put on a new granite countertop.
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Caesarstone transform overlays most surfaces including tile laminate stainless steel granite concrete and butcher block transform is intended to overlay all countertops however uneven surfaces and over mount sinks may require additional kitchen installation or fabrication service.
The sanding helps to remove any existing glossy coating and roughs up the surface for better bonding with the countertop adhesive.
You can easily fix those blemishes.