Installing New Laminate Sheets

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Installing new laminate sheets.

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. I went with this matte white formica sheet for my workbench. Find laminate sheets at lowe s today. Install a laminate countertop to refresh your kitchen or bath s appearance.

In the first part of this article we ll show you how to take out your old countertops and install new plastic laminate countertops. Table saw circular saw or track saw for cutting laminate sheets. 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. You can build a laminate countertop from scratch or purchase a pre manufactured countertop which is called a post form countertop.

If installing new sheet laminate over old laminate material first thoroughly sand and clean the old surface. 4 foam paint roller. Materials needed for installing laminate sheets. Then we ll show you how to complete your kitchen transformation by installing a new sink and faucet.

We definitely learned some tricks along the way so i wanted to pass those along to you in case you have a laminate countertop that could use a refresh but you don t want to. And it saved some money as well. Post form countertops are made in standard sized lengths and come pre assembled complete with backsplash. The easiest way to install new formica is with a formica sheet kit.

Use the factory edge of the laminate sheet for those edges. Transfer the dimensions to your laminate sheets adding an inch all around to each section. If you have formica counters but have decided that you prefer a new design you can glue down new sheets of this trademarked laminate over the existing surface to give your kitchen a brand new look. Laminate sheet wider and longer than your countertop.

Cut out the pieces using a razor knife.