Eco Friendly Alternative: Reface Laminate Countertops
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Ugly laminate countertops can make us do crazy things, like trying to paint them. I've never really tried it but the thought has crossed my mind. Take a look at this resurfacing system that was developed in Canada and is being sold by ecocountertopsUSA, Canada and Australia.
For a fraction of the cost of ripping out old laminate and replacing it with granite or a solid surface material, a trained technician will apply the water based, toxin free, low odor, environmentally friendly fresh surface in 4-5 hours. It's strong, durable and looks like new. To learn more, read about it right here. Think of how much landfill space, as well as money, can be saved.
The company is also looking for distributors if you're considering getting in on the ground floor of what could be an environmentally agreeable alternative to kitchen and bathroom tear outs.
Be sure to check out the ecocountertops canada blog to read about their new tile resurfacing system.
Simply ingenious. It's not DIY, but it's smart.
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ModHomeEcTeacher
D-that's good to know. I found about this through a lady I know who is the US distributor. I haven't seen it in person but she doesn't live far from me. However, I'm really glad to know the cost. Eliminating landfill clutter is a good thing though.
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I was quite excited when I saw this post. Not that it helps us now, but hubby is a realtor and I was thinking about his clients. I contacted the company and they quoted $20/sq. ft.! Their website claims "for about one third the price of replacing". We recently had new countertops installed in our mudroom and in a basement bar and we paid $18/sq.ft. installed by a master carpenter. I emailed the company and they are going to change their tag line to "a fraction of the cost"! The good news is that they don't end up in our landfills. Anyway, FYI ...
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