Install Countertop Sheet Laminate

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Install countertop sheet laminate.

How to install laminate countertop sheet. Up to 4 1 4 in. Lay a laminate sheet on top of a section of your counter. Install a laminate countertop to refresh your kitchen or bath s appearance.

The laminate comes in thin rigid sheets that you secure to a countertop frame using contact cement. If your sink or range top did not come with a template set the item upside down on top of the new countertop. Cut any narrow strips first before rough cutting the large kitchen. Laminate sheet wider and longer than your countertop.

I went with this matte white formica sheet for my workbench. If you need to make a cut out for the sink and range top use the old laminate countertop as a guide. Use a slitter for narrow strips a laminate slitter 140 at online retailers is almost a must for cutting thin laminate strips. It has an adjustable guide so you can cut strips ranging in width from 1 2 in.

You can build a laminate countertop from scratch or purchase a pre manufactured countertop which is called a post form countertop. Transform your kitchen with new countertops from menards. 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. Line up your laminate sheet so that it s sticking past your countertop.

Countertop fabricators and retailers may ask for different information so first ask for measuring instructions from your supplier. Center it and trace the outline. If you re installing a new sink or range top use the template that comes in the box. Laminate countertops are durable easy to clean and more moisture proof than just about any other material you can use.

Careful measuring is the most critical step in any countertop installation. The most accurate method is to order the countertops from cabinet. Draw a sketch and measure carefully. Post form countertops are made in standard sized lengths and come pre assembled complete with backsplash.

4 foam paint roller. 1 wooden dowels cut slightly longer than the width of your countertop.