Old laminate worktops after a rip-out – reusable or scrap?

Ann-Nunu · 2026-10-01T22:09:41+0100

Hi all,

I'm a Master's student researching what happens to old kitchen worktops after a refit and whether they could be reused instead of going in the skip. You're the people who see this every day, so I'd really value your view.

Please vote in the poll, and if you have a minute, reply with a quick answer to any of these:

Wayners · 2026-10-01T22:41:34+0100

I've never seen them reused.
You can wrap old worktops or tile but either has never been popular.
I'm yet to see a capped one or resign poured over.
Most replace as not expensive

Old laminate worktops after a rip-out – reusable or scrap?

When you remove old laminate worktops, are they usually in good enough condition to be reused?

Reusable as they are – good condition, standard size

Reusable after minor work – cleaning, re-edging or trimming

Hard to reuse – sink/hob cut-outs and joints make the sizes awkward

Hard to reuse – the style is dated, nobody would want it

Hard to reuse – damaged when removing (glue, screws, broken edges)

Not reusable – water damage or swelling

others (please specify your answers)

Ann-Nunu

Wayners

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