counter top laminate peeling
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Topic: counter top laminate peeling
Posted By: EchoGale
Subject: counter top laminate peeling
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2021 at 10:26am
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Hi everyone! I've been quieter on here because I'm traveling in the pod and only have intermittent internet. I'm headed west finally! Anyway, I try hard to keep up with cosmetic wear and tear on my 2016. I'm having a problem with my counter top and I'm wondering if anyone else has had this. The marble look covering is peeling up from the hard surface in a couple of places on the edges (on the corners where it gets bumped). I am not up to replace it altogether but I'm wondering if there's a more basic fix to keep it form getting worse. My dad would have run a 1" piece of duct tape all around the edge and that would have solved the problem at least for a while. I don't want to do that...exactly. Anyone else have any thoughts? Thanks! Julie ------------- Julie |
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Posted By: Colt
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2021 at 11:05am
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Yes. Look for some good glue at Lowes/Home Depot. Construction grade Elmers wood glue, or better. Get a piece of 3/8" plywood about 1' x 1' and some popsicle sticks and some clamps.  Use the popsicle sticks to lift the laminate just enough to put glue under it and to spread the glue. Clamp initially and clean up all the glue that squeezed out. Use the plywood and clamps to hold it all together for 24 hours, or more. You might ask the clerk if he has a better glue for your purpose. You might also need to put saran wrap down to keep the plywood from sticking permanently. ------------- John '16 R-Pod 180 |
Posted By: EchoGale
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2021 at 11:23am
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------------- Julie |
Posted By: EchoGale
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2021 at 11:25am
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thanks! I can see how that could work. The laminate is worse than lifted, though. It's peeling and cracking on one corner. I'll give this a try but I may be back. I appreciate the suggestion. ------------- Julie |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2021 at 12:58pm
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Don't use Elmer's. Use something like Titebond III or Titebond Ultimate. This glue is stronger than wood, and the ultimate version is even water proof. https://www.homedepot.com/b/Titebond/N-5yc1vZ2mn - https://www.homedepot.com/b/Titebond/N-5yc1vZ2mn ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2021 at 2:56pm
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For laminate, contact cement is the proper glue to use. For repair of damaged spots though, that is much more difficult. When I worked at place that did a lot of laminates, contact cement was what was used. Brush it on, let it dry, then bond using the suggestions by Colt to use spacers to keep the parts apart until the contact cement dries to the right stage for bonding. The can will tell you how to use it. With contact cement, clamping is generally not needed once it is bonded. Just pressure with a good roller to make sure the laminate has made the best contact possible and all air bubbles are moved out. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: EchoGale
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2021 at 10:19am
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Thanks for the help --Julie
------------- Julie |
Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2021 at 2:30pm
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If it was mine i replace the counter top with 3/4" plywood and flat work laminate with solid oak edging. https://postimages.org/">  https://postimages.org/">  https://postimages.org/">  ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: EchoGale
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2021 at 2:59pm
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I love it. But I don't have those skills. You volunteering? :) ------------- Julie |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2021 at 5:16pm
If it's just the laminate that's lifted off the substrate I agree. However, if the particle board underneath is frangible, then the primary thing is to get the particle board back together. I guess it's a judgement call. ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2021 at 7:42pm
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Well, if you lived next door to me, I might consider it. ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2021 at 3:51pm
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EchoGale you could park in marwayne's driveway with your camper that would be like living next door.
------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2021 at 5:24am
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Edmonton might be a little nippy for you this time of year...
I agree with GlueGuy, if the partical board has gotten wet it will need to be replaced, there is no getting things to stick to that stuff if it's been damaged and is swollen. If a trip to Edmonton is not an option then maybe try a local shop that does laminate kitchen countertops. It shouldn't seem like a big job at all to those guys. An RV shop will charge you an arm and half a leg. But sure to have them use plywood and not more crappy particle board. It will inevitably get wet and swell again. ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2021 at 2:47pm
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I replaced the counter top in our r-pod 171 and our forest river Vibe with plywood the mdf that forest river uses doesn't work well if it gets wet. When I replaced the sink in our Gulfstream Vista cruiser I was happy to discover Gulfstream used plywood something more RV manufacturers should do. ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |