[SOLVED] Covering worktop with Fablon (2025 Update) Solved

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Did you get the fridge and partswasher, er dishwasher as well?

Owain

Actually the business purchased a parts washer which I have to confess remains unused.

It's now 11 years since Rachel posted her question. Perhaps she could tell us how well the Fablon has actually lasted...

Robert

I use fablon much cheaper than new worktop . If put on properly it's lasts for yrs .I've been using it for the last 6yrs now .so def a yes from me

Oooh, a reply to a 20 year old thread. Just don't put down a hot saucepan on it or you'll find out why it isn't a good idea. Fablon is ok for lining drawer bottoms but not for worktops.

I wonder if the poster has confused Fablon with Formica?

Chris

We covered a fairly boring worktop with the heavy-duty PVC 'table-cloth' material in an 'attractive pattern' (i.e one approved by my wife).

We obviously don't put hot saucepans directly on it, but expected it to last for a year or so. It has lasted for approx ten years without too much wear & tear.

The problem with Fablon and the like is getting rid of the adhesive if/when you want to replace it. Our material is just held down by strips of double-sided tape on the underside of the worktop.

What chair is that in the thumbnail?

I quite like it

I can't see the original post here - probably because it was 20 years ago.

Fablon (aka Blue Peter sticky back plastic) or Formica?

I always thought sticky back plastic meant Sellotape.

What glue did you use on your Fablon. Just tried evostick impact on the edges of mine and it has caused it to bubble. So dam annoying

Isn't Fablon (I've not seen it in use for many years) self-adhesive?

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At around 4:40, she peels the backing off it, exposing adhesive.

"HOW TO FABLON KITCHEN CUPBOARDS"