Applying Laminate To Countertop

Laminate is not just for countertops.

Applying laminate to countertop.

Countertop fabricators and retailers may ask for different information so first ask for measuring instructions from your supplier. Many of them had marble on the counter and backsplash. Spend some time planning your project. When applying contact cement be sure to wear gloves and protect your worktable from.

Rough cut laminate pieces to size using a trim router fitted with a inch carbide tipped straight cutter. Its not as hard as it may sound i promise. Here are some things you will need to know before beginning. Stay tuned for that post as i will show step by step how to apply the laminate to the top surface.

Decide how large the counter top or work top will be. Attaching laminate yourself can be a little risky but you ll save yourself a nice chunk of money if you go this route. It takes about 20 minutes. Allow the adhesive surfaces to dry to the touch.

I used laminate on my new countertop and ran the laminate all the way to the cupboards which created a backsplash. The laminate comes in thin rigid sheets that you secure to a countertop frame using contact cement. Apply contact cement on the backs of the laminate pieces with a brush. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to laminate a countertop.

There are a couple of different methods used to install laminate countertops. Laminate countertops are durable easy to clean and more moisture proof than just about any other material you can use. Careful measuring is the most critical step in any countertop installation. Glue and nail together two layers of inch thick particleboard to create a substrate for counter.

As a teenager i cleaned houses for wealthy people in their old victorian mansions. Draw a sketch and measure carefully. The most accurate method is to order the countertops from cabinet. Originally posted 2012 11 02 08 00 11.

I copied that but of course mine is not the real thing. The contractor was doubtful about it. For areas where a backsplash is required a post formed factory built countertop may be more suitable but for many applications a do it yourself top will work well offering you more flexibility and the satisfaction of doing the job yourself. Apply a thin even coating of cement to both the substrate and the laminate using a foam paint roller.

Coat the countertop surface with contact cement.