Applying Laminate To Countertop

Glue and nail together two layers of inch thick particleboard to create a substrate for counter.

Applying laminate to countertop. The contractor was doubtful about it. I used laminate on my new countertop and ran the laminate all the way to the cupboards which created a backsplash. Here are some things you will need to know before beginning. Decide how large the counter top or work top will be.

There are a couple of different methods used to install laminate countertops. I successfully applied it to the side table of my grill and will be applying it to the top of a cabinet i am building. Countertop fabricators and retailers may ask for different information so first ask for measuring instructions from your supplier. Coat the countertop surface with contact cement.

Its not as hard as it may sound i promise. The laminate comes in thin rigid sheets that you secure to a countertop frame using contact cement. It takes about 20 minutes. Spend some time planning your project.

As a teenager i cleaned houses for wealthy people in their old victorian mansions. I copied that but of course mine is not the real thing. 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 contact cement on the backs of the laminate pieces with a brush.

You can get your cabinets prefabricated and screw them in or you can laminate wood countertops yourself. Originally posted 2012 11 02 08 00 11. Rough cut laminate pieces to size using a trim router fitted with a inch carbide tipped straight cutter. Apply a thin even coating of cement to both the substrate and the laminate using a foam paint roller.

Laminate is not just for countertops. Stay tuned for that post as i will show step by step how to apply the laminate to the top surface. When applying contact cement be sure to wear gloves and protect your worktable from. Careful measuring is the most critical step in any countertop installation.

Liquid contact cement is the best adhesive for bonding plastic laminate. The most accurate method is to order the countertops from cabinet. Draw a sketch and measure carefully. Attaching laminate yourself can be a little risky but you ll save yourself a nice chunk of money if you go this route.

Many of them had marble on the counter and backsplash.