Repairing Water-Damaged Laminate Furniture

Repairing Water-Damaged Laminate Furniture
Published: Oct 19, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
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Step 01

Peel the damaged edge of laminate away from the rest of the furniture. As you peel, apply contact cement release agent with a syringe to dissolve the glue that holds the laminate in place.

Step 11

Leave the removed laminate panel and furniture in a well-ventilated, low-humidity area to dry out thoroughly.

Step 21

Spread new contact cement over the furniture’s surface and replace the laminate panel. Roll out the laminate with a rolling pin to eliminate any wrinkles and bubbles.

Step 31

Place large, heavy books or any other flat weights evenly on top of the laminate surface then install C-clamps around the edges of the laminate to keep it in place until the cement dries.

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Christina Sloane

Christina Sloane has been writing since 1992. Her work has appeared in several national literary magazines.

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