I have restored many old desks which I acquired from a local University surplus auction.  These oak desks were very good quality, but they unfortunately had an ugly black top on them.  I am unsure of what the black surface is, but it seems to be some sort of plastic/synthetic.  After stripping the desks and removing the edge trim from the tops, I used Gorilla glue to attach furniture grade oak plywood to the black surface.  After making a new edge banding and using traditional finishing techniques, the desks look like a million bucks.  I experimented with other adhesives, but found Gorilla glue to be the absolute best for strength, working time, and cost.  There is a bit of ooze-out when clamping pressure is applied, but I just wait for the glue to dry and scrape the hardened seepage with a chisel befor sanding.  I highly recommend this glue!!!