Install Countertop Laminate Sheets

Laminate sheet finish options go glossy for a shiny finish.

Install countertop laminate sheets.

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. The laminate slips into the groove to give you a little wiggle room when you install it. How to install laminate countertop sheets. Before you assemble the underlayment plow a 1 4 in deep 1 4 in wide dado into the backsplash figure a.

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. You can really get the look you want solids metallics multicolored even soft pinks and bright reds. Laminate sheets come in every color and pattern imaginable. We offer a variety of laminate solid surface and quartz countertops as well as in stock laminate countertops to match any style.

Measure each section of the countertop where you re going to put laminate. 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. 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 are an inexpensive way to add a tough waterproof surface to your countertops and table tops. Post form countertops are made in standard sized lengths and come pre assembled complete with backsplash. You can cut the dado by making a few passes on your table saw. Lay a laminate sheet on top of a section of your counter.

Laminate sheets are easy to attach to plywood for a quick countertop solution. Transfer the dimensions to your laminate sheets adding an inch all around to each section. Install a laminate countertop to refresh your kitchen or bath s appearance. Line up your laminate sheet so that it s sticking past your countertop.

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. Transform your kitchen with new countertops from menards. You can build a laminate countertop from scratch or purchase a pre manufactured countertop which is called a post form countertop. Choose surface designs like stone look patterns abstract and wood laminate sheets.