the chip is at the front edge of where the sink sits in,,,,when placing the sink in the edge of the sink does not cover the chip completely,,,,
2007-11-09 10:22:55 · 8 answers · asked by ideame 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
It is a done deal,,,it got chipped while cutting with the blades the owner of the hardware store recommended,,,,now I need to see if I can salvage it or start over,
2007-11-09 11:51:38 · update #1
I have to agree with answer two. Without knowing the laminate I'll assume it's Formica. I also agree in the notion of hindsight and probably would have ROUTED to the cut line after cutting with a sabre saw.
Certainly fillers/patches are available. You might even investigate some kind of trim work, similar to a flashing, perhaps in chrome or aluminum; designed to cover edge cuts before dropping a sink in.
No offense meant at all, Stuff happens. I have a nice stove with a chip out of the enamel finish. It reminds me every day that I did and OOOPS.
Steven Wolf
2007-11-09 10:50:58 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First put blue masking tape on the laminate side of the countertop over the cut line. This will help control chipping. Then cut it with a fine toothed circular ("Skill") saw from the back side, using a drywall square for a guide. The circular saw will give you a straight cut and will be square up the backsplash. Some other answers have suggested using a jig saw, but it is much more difficult to get a straight cut with a jig saw.
2016-03-13 22:07:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kampel Seamfil- you can purchase individual tubes of color, or buy a whole kit. This stuff isnt cheap, and can be hard to find...but most places that sell laminates can at least order the seam filler. You can even mix colors to get an exact match. Usually, they have a chart, showing the available colors, and sometimes a list of which tubes you need to match which brand/color. You can add 'retarder' to give yourself more working time...or extra gloss (most comes in a 'satin' finish)
Ive done a lot of laminate seams and repair work myself. It's as much artwork as anything else.. with the color matching, etc. Acetone is used to clean up with, or they have their own solvent.
You might be able to find someone who repairs laminate at a nearby cabinet shop -- they may actually have the seamfil already too.
I found this site - with a good video demonstration - http://www.americantechnologyinc.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=4
Good Luck
2007-11-09 14:10:53 · answer #3 · answered by thewrangler_sw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some colored epoxies that will fill the laminate. That front of sink location is a tough situation since it is very visible and very much subject to abuse.
With hindsight you could have taped the area to avoid chipping. But at this point just go for the filler.
2007-11-09 10:29:47 · answer #4 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you do get a new countertop and are cutting an opening for the sink, put blue painter's tape all along where the cuts are going to be made (mark your cuts onto the tape, such that all the cuts are going through tape). This will help prevent chipping of the formica as you cut.
2007-11-09 11:18:59 · answer #5 · answered by Paul in San Diego 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a new counter.
And a finer jig saw blade.
No trim will be right and a touch up will be just that. Bite the bullet and replace the top. Be glad it's only a laminate counter. Cheap to replace.
2007-11-09 11:07:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kampel Seamfil
2016-09-30 09:08:20 · answer #7 · answered by magdefrau 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OUCH- NOW IT IS ANOLD LAMINATE COUNTERTOP
2007-11-09 10:28:38 · answer #8 · answered by MAttsprat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋