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Posted by dinotheo@yahoo.com on February 25, 2007, 8:21 pm
> You need to verify that any and all screws are removed. You need
> to break the glue bond. Remove all drawers and stuff so you have
> access to the bottom of the top. Strike upwards with a heavy
> hammer/sledge. I have had to use crowbars, chisels, sawzalls,
> etc. It can be flat amazing how much a little adhesive and caulk
> will hold. Chop the top into little pieces before you hurt the
> bulkheads or face frames if you are planning to re use the
> cabinets. Most installers use a bit of silicone as it is fairly
> easy to remove rather than construction adhesive.
>
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> ______________________________
> Keep the whole world singing . . . .
> DanG (remove the sevens)
> dgriff...@7cox.net
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>
> > Hi all,
> > I am prepping my kitchen for the install of granite countertops.
> > I am
> > removing the laminate countertops myself and for the most part I
> > am
> > not really too concerned, except for one part. Most of my
> > countertops
> > appear to just be screwed down. I have an "upper" area of
> > countertop
> > that is at bar height. This part of the countertop is 18" deep
> > and
> > sits on a 2x6 framed half wall. I pulled the trim off and it
> > looks
> > like this countertop is attached with some sort of construction
> > adhesive (brown and looks like liquid nails). Can anyone give me
> > some
> > pointers on how I can go about removing this countertop? This
> > stuff is
> > really strong I can hang on the ledge and it doesn't even budge.
>
> > Thanks,
> > Dino- Hide quoted text -
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Dan,
No kidding. That adhesive is amazing.....I am beat...I finally got it
off with only a little damage to the 2x6 top plate.
I used a circular saw to trim the countertop to 6" wide (the same as
the 2x6 top plate). I then used a reciprocating saw and pry bar to get
it up. That particular countertop was angled. Luckily only the angled
piece was glued. The other part was screwed. The 2x6 is a little
chewed up (not too bad though) in a couple of spots. I will fill in
the couple of spots where some of the 2x6 splintered off with wood
epoxy. Now I need to remove a cooktop, sink and backsplashes and the
rest of my countertops....(Luckily they are just screwed)
Dino
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