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No resistance to heat. A laminate countertop does not have the ability to resist heat and burns. It can crack if it is exposed to hot objects such as hot skillets or a cup or steaming coffee. A laminate countertop requires the use of trivets and place mats when putting hot objects on its surface.
If you are installing standard laminate, apply contact cement to the back of the laminate and the cabinet front in a thin, even layer, and then press the laminate into place. Use a laminate roller over the entire surface to set it, and then wait for the adhesive to dry.. Use a flammable grade glue solvent to loosen the contact cement holding the laminate in place. Make sure the area is well ventilated and that there are no open flames. Wear gloves and spray the solvent to the exposed corner, working a knife between the laminate and the substrate using a sawing motion.