Applying Laminate Strip To Countertop

Install a laminate countertop to refresh your kitchen or bath s appearance.

Applying laminate strip to countertop.

Countertop fabricators and retailers may ask for different information so first ask for measuring instructions from your supplier. This is the most delicate and time consuming part of the process. You will notice in the picture above how the laminate edge strip sticks past every edge of my countertop. Careful measuring is the most critical step in any countertop installation.

Center and press the buildup strip into place. 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. Trim and file the laminate edge strip. Glue and nail together two layers of inch thick particleboard to create a substrate for counter.

There are a couple of different methods used to install laminate countertops. Cover the exposed end of the countertop with a layer of wood glue. 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. 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 so great. The most accurate method is to order the countertops from cabinet. Attaching laminate yourself can be a little risky but you ll save yourself a nice chunk of money if you go this route.

I have laminate with the ugly silver metal trim strips between the countertop and the backsplash. Draw a sketch and measure carefully. Rough cut laminate pieces to size using a trim router fitted with a inch carbide tipped straight cutter. If i remove the backsplash can i get the silver strip off the back edge of the countertop without ruining it.

In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to laminate a countertop. Post form countertops are made in standard sized lengths and come pre assembled complete with backsplash. You can get your cabinets prefabricated and screw them in or you can laminate wood countertops yourself.