How To Apply Laminate Kitchen Countertop Sheet

You can build a laminate countertop from scratch or purchase a pre manufactured countertop which is called a post form countertop.

How to apply laminate kitchen countertop sheet.

Lay a laminate sheet on top of a section of your counter. Cut scribe and trim new laminate pieces. How to install laminate countertop sheet. We bought a 5 x 12 piece of laminate which was enough for my mom s entire kitchen.

Rough cut laminate pieces to size using a trim router fitted with a inch carbide tipped straight cutter. When marking and cutting the new pieces of laminate i made sure to leave at least an inch sometimes more of extra laminate on all areas around the edges. Up to 4 1 4 in. Line it up so that it s parallel with the sides of your countertop with 2 3 inches 5 1 7 6 cm sticking out over the side.

Post form countertops are made in standard sized lengths and come pre assembled complete with backsplash. Line up your laminate sheet so that it s sticking past your countertop. Laminate sheets are easy to attach to plywood for a quick countertop solution. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to laminate a countertop.

Remove old kitchen counters and install new laminate countertops then complete the transformation by installing a new sink and faucet. Cut any narrow strips first before rough cutting the large kitchen. Laminate countertops are durable easy to clean and more moisture proof than just about any other material you can use. Use a slitter for narrow strips a laminate slitter 140 at online retailers is almost a must for cutting thin laminate strips.

Glue and nail together two layers of inch thick particleboard to create a substrate for counter. It has an adjustable guide so you can cut strips ranging in width from 1 2 in. The laminate comes in thin rigid sheets that you secure to a countertop frame using contact cement. Install a laminate kitchen countertop.

Protect the surface with a sheet of cardboard or a dropcloth.