Install Countertop Laminate Sheets

The laminate slips into the groove to give you a little wiggle room when you install it.

Install countertop laminate sheets.

We offer a variety of laminate solid surface and quartz countertops as well as in stock laminate countertops to match any style. Cut out the pieces using a razor knife. Choose surface designs like stone look patterns abstract and wood laminate sheets. Cut a dado in the backsplash.

You can really get the look you want solids metallics multicolored even soft pinks and bright reds. Transfer the dimensions to your laminate sheets adding an inch all around to each section. 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. I ll walk you through the process of how i laminated my kreg workbench top so it can handle all the abuse from building painting and sanding my.

For the back edge of the top piece of laminate and any other part that will butt against a wall don t leave an overhang. Take one countertop at a time and sketch its shape. Before you assemble the underlayment plow a 1 4 in deep 1 4 in wide dado into the backsplash figure a. Post form countertops are made in standard sized lengths and come pre assembled complete with backsplash.

How to install laminate countertop sheets. You can build a laminate countertop from scratch or purchase a pre manufactured countertop which is called a post form countertop. Measure each section of the countertop where you re going to put laminate. Line up your laminate sheet so that it s sticking past your countertop.

Next measure the dimensions of the countertop and sketch a diagram of the countertop shape that you re going to have to cut out of the sheet laminate. Laminate sheet finish options go glossy for a shiny finish. Transform your kitchen with new countertops from menards. Install a laminate countertop to refresh your kitchen or bath s appearance.

Laminate sheets come in every color and pattern imaginable. You can cut the dado by making a few passes on your table saw. Laminate sheets are an inexpensive way to add a tough waterproof surface to your countertops and table tops. Lay a laminate sheet on top of a section of your counter.