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How fix laminate kitchen cupboard shelves?

Lara0909
Just Starting Out

How fix laminate kitchen cupboard shelves?

Hello

The laminate of my kitchen cupboards are wearing away and falling off, there’s no water leaks. What is the best way to repair these? 

thanks in advance! 

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JacobZ
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: how fix laminate kitchen cupboards shelves

Hi @Lara0909,

 

Start by removing any of the remaining melamine from that front edge. You can use a paint scraper if you can't get it off with your hands. You could also give it a very light sand with a sanding sponge if there is any residual glue.

 

You can easily replace the failing edge band with some new melamine edge, which you can cut to length with some scissors and then attach to the chipboard by activating the glue with an iron.

 

You can then use a sharp utility knife to trim any excess that is overhanging. Just make sure to wear gloves and a long protective work shirt to protect yourself from unnecessary lacerations.

 

Let me know what you think and if you have further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

 

Jacob 

 

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