4 foam paint roller.
Installing laminate countertop sheets.
You can build a laminate countertop from scratch or purchase a pre manufactured countertop which is called a post form countertop.
Laminate countertops are durable easy to clean and more moisture proof than just about any other material you can use.
1 wooden dowels cut slightly longer than the width of your countertop.
It has an adjustable guide so you can cut strips ranging in width from 1 2 in.
Use a slitter for narrow strips a laminate slitter 140 at online retailers is almost a must for cutting thin laminate strips.
Install a laminate countertop to refresh your kitchen or bath s appearance.
Cut any narrow strips first before rough cutting the large kitchen.
Some laminate sheets can even mimic more expensive stone countertops.
How to install laminate countertop sheet.
You can really get the look you want solids metallics multicolored even soft pinks and bright reds.
During the course of a recent kitchen remodel i recovered a laminate countertop with newer more brightly colored laminate sheeting with a granite type pattern.
Choose surface designs like stone look patterns abstract and wood laminate.
Post form countertops are made in standard sized lengths and come pre assembled complete with backsplash.
Laminate sheet wider and longer than your countertop.
Materials needed for installing laminate sheets.
If installing new sheet laminate over old laminate material first thoroughly sand and clean the old surface.
Up to 4 1 4 in.
Table saw circular saw or track saw for cutting laminate sheets.