Applying Laminate Strip To Countertop

In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to laminate a countertop.

Applying laminate strip to countertop.

I have laminate with the ugly silver metal trim strips between the countertop and the backsplash. Glue and nail together two layers of inch thick particleboard to create a substrate for counter. Cover the exposed end of the countertop with a layer of wood glue. You can get your cabinets prefabricated and screw them in or you can laminate wood countertops yourself.

Careful measuring is the most critical step in any countertop installation. Center and press the buildup strip into place. Draw a sketch and measure carefully. Rough cut laminate pieces to size using a trim router fitted with a inch carbide tipped straight cutter.

Post form countertops are made in standard sized lengths and come pre assembled complete with backsplash. You are so inspiring and confidence building. This excess needs to be trimmed back and filed level with the countertop surface for a finished look. Flexible magnet strip plain no laminate 1 16 thick 1 height 100 feet scored every 3 1 roll with 396 1 x 3 pieces 3 9 out of 5 stars 4 40 00 40.

You can build a laminate countertop from scratch or purchase a pre manufactured countertop which is called a post form countertop. Trim and file the laminate edge strip. After countless times of ruining a brand new counter edge when trimming the top down to the final dimension i came up with this trick to provide consistent. There are a couple of different methods used to install laminate countertops.

Countertop fabricators and retailers may ask for different information so first ask for measuring instructions from your supplier. Secure the buildup strip to the end of the countertop using four 1 inch wood. Plan would be to put new lam on top and put in a tile backsplash. This is the most delicate and time consuming part of the process.

Install a laminate countertop to refresh your kitchen or bath s appearance. If i remove the backsplash can i get the silver strip off the back edge of the countertop without ruining it. The most accurate method is to order the countertops from cabinet.