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Unquestionably Confused[_4_]

On 3/9/2019 12:42 AM, wrote:
I have solid surface counter tops in my kitchen. U shaped with stove at the bottom of the U. The solid surface counter top right next to the stove has come up a little. When I press on the counter top it moves up and down 1/8". The front corner does. Rest of the counter top seems to be still attached to the cabinets.

How are the solid surface counter tops attached to the cabinets? And how do I reattach the solid surface counter top back down to the cabinet?

Looking inside the cabinet it seems like they used some clear glue, caulk to originally attach the counter tops. But not positive on that. The cabinets are particle board. It looks like I could shoot some Liquid Nails or other glue on top of the cabinets, edge and then put a heavy weight on top of the counter to hold it down. Wait 24 hours for the glue to dry. Yes? No?

That "glue" is likely to be silicone caulk which also functions as an
adhesive.

If you are dealing with a mere 1/8", why not just shim it? If the gap
is noticeable, I would just lay a thin bead of matching caulk in there
after shimming to make it go away.