Putting New Laminate On Countertops

Smooth the edge banding in place using the j roller image 3.

Putting new laminate on countertops. Are your old countertops looking a little worn and outdated. When you measure for your countertop be sure to include the counter overhang which is usually between 3 4 1 inch in front and on open ends. If you need to make a cut out for the sink and range top use the old laminate countertop as a guide. If your sink or range top did not come with a template set the item upside down on top of the new countertop.

Is the sink showing its age. Center it and trace the outline. A small eight ounce can of acrylic is enough to make 30 square feet of surfacing appear new again. If installing new sheet laminate over old laminate material first thoroughly sand and clean the old surface.

Installing new countertops is a quick and affordable way to give your kitchen a makeover. Start by rolling contact cement along the edge of the countertop using a roller image 1 then press the edge banding firmly in place image 2. Cut out the pieces using a razor knife. Installing and resurfacing laminate countertops is easy and inexpensive for diyers.

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. And it makes sense to put in a new sink while you re at it. This project guide provides step by step instructions for installing a post form laminate countertop. Refinishing laminate countertops is easy.

Installing the new laminate right over the old made this project go so much faster than having to build all new countertops from scratch. And it saved some money as well. These aren t your grandma s laminate countertops. 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.

Glue the new laminate with contact cement applied with a natural bristle brush. 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. Use a laminate trimmer to trim the top of the edge banding flush with the countertop. When working with contact cement make sure your work area is well ventilated for a step by step look at installing a laminate countertop check out monte burch s eht article counter culture love the look of corian but don t love the cost.

If you re installing a new sink or range top use the template that comes in the box. Transfer the dimensions to your laminate sheets adding an inch all around to each section.