Install Countertop Laminate Sheets

Line up your laminate sheet so that it s sticking past your countertop.

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. Laminate sheets are easy to attach to plywood for a quick countertop solution. Further customize and enhance your kitchen s functionality with our wide range of cutting boards cabinets backsplashes and wall tiles kitchen sinks kitchen faucets and installation accessories. Transform your kitchen with new countertops from menards.

Laminate sheet finish options go glossy for a shiny finish. How to install laminate countertop sheets. Post form countertops are made in standard sized lengths and come pre assembled complete with backsplash. Install a laminate countertop to refresh your kitchen or bath s appearance.

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. Measure each section of the countertop where you re going to put laminate. 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. Cut a dado in the backsplash.

Laminate sheets come in every color and pattern imaginable. Transfer the dimensions to your laminate sheets adding an inch all around to each section. The edges of these sheets are very straight so you should plan for the edges to line the rear of the cabinet against the wall when possible. 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.

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. Before you assemble the underlayment plow a 1 4 in deep 1 4 in wide dado into the backsplash figure a. Choose surface designs like stone look patterns abstract and wood laminate sheets. Take one countertop at a time and sketch its shape.

The laminate slips into the groove to give you a little wiggle room when you install it. You can build a laminate countertop from scratch or purchase a pre manufactured countertop which is called a post form countertop. You can really get the look you want solids metallics multicolored even soft pinks and bright reds. Laminate sheets are an inexpensive way to add a tough waterproof surface to your countertops and table tops.