Worktop peeling

Laminate worktop delamination at the front edge is very common and usually caused by moisture getting into the chipboard core. Repair vs replacement: • It can be repaired temporarily by re-gluing with strong contact adhesive and clamping, but this is not a permanent fix. • Once it starts delaminating, it will continue to worsen over time, especially near sink areas. • Peeling it off and leaving it exposed will allow water in and cause swelling, making it worse. Best long-term solution: replacement. Your £800 budget is realistic for good quality laminate worktops supplied and fitted, including: • New laminate worktops • Cut-outs for sink and hob • Removal and disposal of old worktops • Full installation and sealing You won’t get stone or quartz at that budget, but modern laminate worktops are very durable and look excellent.

As explained, this can be temporarily repaired however for longevity replacements would be recommended for longevity

I’ve just read GSrenovation’s suggestion and would agree with everything but personally I think you’d be lucky if £800 will cover it. -Around £400 for the worktops give or take. -£70 for sundries -adhesive, clamps, colourfill, saw blade, silicon - will you require an upstand? More cost to purchase and adhesive. - Silicon sealant around sink and perimeter. - Labour depends who you use I guess, needs to be multi skilled to disconnect/ reconnect plumbing and electric assuming hob isn’t gas? I would think this could run over a day, to disconnect and remove everything and then reinstate it all. - disposal of old worktop. Just my opinion.

You can repair delaminating laminate, but the effectiveness depends on the extent of the damage. If it’s a small section along the front edge, you could try re-gluing it with a strong adhesive (like contact adhesive) and pressing it down with clamps. However, this is a bit of a temporary fix. Laminate that’s peeling tends to get worse over time, especially if water or moisture is getting underneath the surface. If the laminate’s been exposed to water over time, there's a risk of the core material becoming damaged, which can make it harder to repair long-term. Also, repairs may not look great, and you may have trouble matching the colour or pattern. If the delamination is significant or the whole edge is coming off, it’s often more trouble than it’s worth to fix it, and the repair could show through as less than professional.

Once a kitchen worktop has been compromised by water, it is already compromised, as previously stated by another trades person, it can be re-glued, but it will never be the same once swelling has started.

Rip the edging tape off, sand it down a little, buy new edging tape. Spray with contact adhesive, once ready, stick it on while an applying plenty of pressure all the way along the worktop. Cut off or file excess and sand off the sharp edges and you should be fine. Unless the work top is fully swollen, then it will be a matter of replacing it.