Pour a long layer of wood glue along the edge of the countertop where the end caps have to be installed.
Iron on laminate end caps.
Maintain that alignment as you run a hot clothes iron over the end cap to activate the adhesive.
Turn the kitchen countertop on its head on a flat dry surface this is crucial for preserving the finish of a new countertop.
This detailed step by step tutorial walks you through the entire process from sta.
Finish trimming with a fine file applying pressure only on the up strokes.
Iron cap onto the end of the countertop with a back and forth motion.
Cover the exposed end of the countertop with a layer of wood glue.
Center and press the buildup strip into place.
Applying end caps to apply end caps set household iron at medium heat.
Secure the buildup strip to the end of the countertop using four 1 inch wood.
Complete instructions are included in the end.
Learn how to make and install a laminate countertop end cap from an offcut.
If your countertop has an exposed end that doesn t butt against a wall or into a corner you need to finish it by applying a laminate end cap a piece of the laminate surface that covers the exposed end of the countertop substrate.
Installing end caps along the kitchen countertop.
The endcap kit contains 1 left hand end cap 1 right hand end cap 2 build up end strips 2 backsplash build up blocks 1 package of nails as well as the instructions on the back of the package.
Let set for one minute then tap the cap carefully with a rubber mallet.