Cut away the caulk line along the back of the laminate backsplash.
Installing laminate countertop backsplash.
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To install a laminate countertop in your kitchen you should start by dry fitting it to the cabinets.
Counters with a backsplash.
Lamination is a favorite countertop material because it is durable affordable to install and easy to clean.
We ordered countertops without a backsplash because we wanted the wall tile to rest on the countertop.
How to install laminate countertop sheets.
The other difference is in cutting the sink hole.
Install a laminate countertop to refresh your kitchen or bath s appearance.
If your sink or range top did not come with a template set the item upside down on top of the new countertop.
A backsplash is relatively safe from damage once it s on the wall but when you re creating or installing the backsplash once false move with the wrong tool can lead to unsightly permanent damage.
With laminate countertops as any countertops it is essential to also have a backsplash to protect the wall behind the countertop from moisture.
By following these steps you should be able to install your own laminate backsplash with little trouble.
Laminate countertop repairs can be scary.
If you re installing a new sink or range top use the template that comes in the box.
You can build a laminate countertop from scratch or purchase a pre manufactured countertop which is called a post form countertop.
This video shows you how simple and easy it is to attach laminate on a countertop or backsplash that is already ins.
Center it and trace the outline.
Remove any outlet covers.
The first step in installing a laminate backsplash is to make a careful assessment of the wall space where you will be installing the guard.
Use a reciprocating saw to cut the existing laminate backsplash off the countertop image 3.
The techniques for installing a countertop with a backsplash are the same.
Once the fit is confirmed the seams can be joined with butterfly clamps biscuit joiners and glue.
The key is not to leave any edge sticking up.
But you ll have to cut a larger hole in the drywall to tilt the countertop in photo 4.
Post form countertops are made in standard sized lengths and come pre assembled complete with backsplash.
Finish securing the laminate countertop to the cabinets with screws making sure the screw is long enough to hold securely but not so long as to puncture the top surface.
If you need to make a cut out for the sink and range top use the old laminate countertop as a guide.