Installing Laminate Sheet Countertops

Laminate sheets come in every color and pattern imaginable.

Installing laminate sheet countertops.

You can build a laminate countertop from scratch or purchase a pre manufactured countertop which is called a post form countertop. I went with this matte white formica sheet for my workbench. If you re installing a new sink or range top use the template that comes in the box. Some laminate sheets can even mimic more expensive stone countertops.

Table saw circular saw or track saw for cutting laminate sheets. 1 wooden dowels cut slightly longer than the width of your countertop. 4 foam paint roller. If you need to make a cut out for the sink and range top use the old laminate countertop as a guide.

Install a laminate countertop to refresh your kitchen or bath s appearance. Laminate sheet wider and longer than your countertop. The laminate comes in thin rigid sheets that you secure to a countertop frame using contact cement. Cut any narrow strips first before rough cutting the large kitchen.

How to install laminate countertop sheet. Use a slitter for narrow strips a laminate slitter 140 at online retailers is almost a must for cutting thin laminate strips. Materials needed for installing laminate sheets. Line up your laminate sheet so that it s sticking past your countertop.

If installing new sheet laminate over old laminate material first thoroughly sand and clean the old surface. Post form countertops are made in standard sized lengths and come pre assembled complete with backsplash. Up to 4 1 4 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.

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. You can really get the look you want solids metallics multicolored even soft pinks and bright reds. Lay a laminate sheet on top of a section of your counter. If your sink or range top did not come with a template set the item upside down on top of the new countertop.

It has an adjustable guide so you can cut strips ranging in width from 1 2 in.