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Repairing lifting laminate on kitchen door units / Bedroom wardrobes too

  • 21-11-2019 8:33am
    #1
    Deadwards.com
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 171 ✭✭


    As it says really.

    We've been in the house for about 12 years and finally the laminate coverings on the kitchen units as well on the bedroom wardrobes is starting to lift.

    I assume some form of glue would stick them back down but some are damaged too so looking for somewhere that could both re stick the fine ones and replace the laminates on the ones that have chipped or cracked.

    Appreciate any advice.

    Thanks
    Deadwards


Comments

  • #2
    Graham
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 17,643 Mod ✭✭✭✭Graham


    Not as easy as it sounds.

    The chances of finding the same foil are slim to none.
    On the off-chance you do find the exact same foil, it's unlikely to match the doors that have had 12 years of sunlight/cleaning/use.
    The cost of stripping and relaminating the doors is likely to be higher than the cost of replacing them. That's assuming you can find a company that's willing to do it and the underlying chip/MDF hasn't swollen.

    Replace the doors or strip off the laminate and paint.


  • #3
    ShamNNspace
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,850 ✭✭✭ShamNNspace


    As a quick fix you can use an iron but make sure to have a white cloth between the laminate and the hot iron. Don't overdo. The laminate usually gets tatty around the cooking area and fridge. I'd price how much to replace all the doors myself if the carcasses are in good order


  • #4
    dok_golf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,090 ✭✭✭dok_golf


    lift the laminate and paint.


  • #5
    Raven_k42
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 358 ✭✭Raven_k42


    dok_golf wrote: »
    lift the laminate and paint.

    +1 for dok_golfs suggestion. We had very same issue with bedroom cabinets. Tried to use various glues to stick them back but little success. I believe they're auto "wrapped" when manufactured - so too difficult to repair successfully as a DIY job.
    We stripped all the covering off (no easy job either - especially where original glue was still strong) - sealed the base MDF doors - sanded - and two coats of furniture paint. Far more successful and doors good for another few years. Other option is to replace doors altogether.

    K


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