Installing Laminate Countertops Sheets

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

Installing laminate countertops sheets.

1 wooden dowels cut slightly longer than the width of your countertop. Table saw circular saw or track saw for cutting laminate sheets. Plastic laminate is the stuff countertops are made of. I went with this matte white formica sheet for my workbench.

Put it on particleboard or plywood or even cover old laminates with it. 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. 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.

Fill any holes or indentations in the surface with putty and sand it smooth. Be sure the area is clean and completely dry or the laminate won t stick. How to install sheet laminate. Install a laminate countertop to refresh your kitchen or bath s appearance.

Materials needed for installing laminate sheets. How to install laminate countertop sheet. It has an adjustable guide so you can cut strips ranging in width from 1 2 in. Estimate where the laminate top should be positioned.

Use the j roller to further press the laminate into place and trim any edges that are hanging over image 4. Lay a laminate sheet on top of a section of your counter. Be sure to leave room for the backsplash images 1 and 2. 4 foam paint roller.

The laminate comes in thin rigid sheets that you secure to a countertop frame using contact cement. Once you are happy with the alignment remove the batten strips and press the laminate into place image 3. Up to 4 1 4 in. Use a slitter for narrow strips a laminate slitter 140 at online retailers is almost a must for cutting thin laminate strips.