Applying Laminate Sheet To Counter

Laminate sheets are an inexpensive way to add a tough waterproof surface to your countertops and table tops.

Applying laminate sheet to counter.

This excess needs to be trimmed back and filed level with the countertop surface for a finished look. Use a palm sander or an orbital sander with a 50 grit paper to rough up without gouging the existing laminate countertop image 5. Once you ve coated the back of the laminate sheet move it aside and apply contact cement to the countertop the same way. Trim and file the laminate edge strip.

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. When marking and cutting the new pieces of laminate i made sure to leave at least an inch sometimes more of extra laminate on all areas around the edges. Line up your laminate sheet so that it s sticking past your countertop. Lay a laminate sheet on top of a section of your counter.

Applying the edge strips. This is the most delicate and time consuming part of the process. Apply contact cement on the backs of the laminate pieces with a brush. We bought a 5 x 12 piece of laminate which was enough for my mom s entire kitchen.

Apply contact cement to the back of each edge strip and to the edges of the countertop as directed by the. The laminate comes in thin rigid sheets that you secure to a countertop frame using contact cement. You will notice in the picture above how the laminate edge strip sticks past every edge of my countertop. Countertop laminates are typically made from nonporous materials.

Laminate countertops are durable easy to clean and more moisture proof than just about any other material you can use. Cut scribe and trim new laminate pieces. Measure and cut the front and side edge strips to the correct length. Before laying the top sheet cover the edges of the countertop with precut laminate edge strips carefully butted together at the corners.