Kitchen worktop overlays???

[Philv8s]

I have just moved into a house with very tired and stained oak kitchen worktops. I see there is an option of fitting quartz,etc overlays as a more cost effective option to give the worktops a new look. What is the hive PH mind on these overlay options and any recommendations greatly appreciated.
Is there much price difference to just rip out the old work tops or are overlays a big saving? I only have about 5m2 so not a huge worktop area and only a sink and hob to be fitted on it.

[Huzzah]

Philv8s said:

I have just moved into a house with very tired and stained oak kitchen worktops. I see there is an option of fitting quartz,etc overlays as a more cost effective option to give the worktops a new look. What is the hive PH mind on these overlay options and any recommendations greatly appreciated.
Is there much price difference to just rip out the old work tops or are overlays a big saving? I only have about 5m2 so not a huge worktop area and only a sink and hob to be fitted on it.

Why not try sanding and re-oiling?

[119]

That would be my first thought.

All the sink and stuff will have to come out anyway so certainly worth a go.

Having said that, we looked at a house where the worktop had horrendous water stains around the sink and my first go was going to be a good sanding.

However we never bought it in the end .

[Djtemeka]

Sand away… loads away…

Won’t make a £€%ing difference if the damage is past 1-2mm.

You may end up with a clean surface but it will be like a skateboard park after you’ve sanded that much off.

My experience is, nice when new. st all the other times.

[Simpo Two]

When I decided to do a cheap facelift on my kitchen from its original beige roll-edge worktops I used laminate/formica stuck on with impact adhesive, then cut the front vertical with a circular saw and stuck an oak moulding on the front. Cheap to do but you need DIY ability.

[Philv8s]

I have already tried sanding it back and oiling but the damage it too deep, hence my thinking of the overlay options.