Installing Laminate Sheet Countertops

Line up your laminate sheet so that it s sticking past your countertop.

Installing laminate sheet countertops.

Table saw circular saw or track saw for cutting laminate sheets. It has an adjustable guide so you can cut strips ranging in width from 1 2 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. How to install laminate countertop sheet.

The laminate comes in thin rigid sheets that you secure to a countertop frame using contact cement. If you re installing a new sink or range top use the template that comes in the box. You can really get the look you want solids metallics multicolored even soft pinks and bright reds. 4 foam paint roller.

If installing new sheet laminate over old laminate material first thoroughly sand and clean the old surface. Choose surface designs like stone look patterns abstract and wood laminate. Laminate sheet wider and longer than your countertop. Use a slitter for narrow strips a laminate slitter 140 at online retailers is almost a must for cutting thin laminate strips.

Laminate countertops are durable easy to clean and more moisture proof than just about any other material you can use. During the course of a recent kitchen remodel i recovered a laminate countertop with newer more brightly colored laminate sheeting with a granite type pattern. Install a laminate countertop to refresh your kitchen or bath s appearance. Center it and trace the outline.

Materials needed for installing laminate sheets. Up to 4 1 4 in. Laminate sheets come in every color and pattern imaginable. You can build a laminate countertop from scratch or purchase a pre manufactured countertop which is called a post form countertop.

Post form countertops are made in standard sized lengths and come pre assembled complete with backsplash. Cut any narrow strips first before rough cutting the large kitchen. If you need to make a cut out for the sink and range top use the old laminate countertop as a guide. Some laminate sheets can even mimic more expensive stone countertops.

Lay a laminate sheet on top of a section of your counter.