Attach the homemade countertop to the cabinetry with finish nails.
Building long laminate countertop.
Large sheets of laminate 5 x 12 feet or 60 square feet cost 100 to.
Cut the plywood backsplash pieces down to size using a circular saw and straightedge guide.
These small nails are usually applied with a hammer but a nail gun can be used for larger projects.
Build your own using raw laminate.
When we started this kitchen project we had no intention of doing anything with the existing countertops.
Maximum overhang for a laminate countertop.
Steps for building a laminate countertop.
Make sure to space them at regular intervals approximately 1 8 to 1 4 inch 0 3 to 0 6cm from the edge of the counter.
Set the inch plywood countertop substrate into place on top of the cabinets.
Here s everything you need to know including alternatives.
This includes kitchen counter overhangs but there are standard.
Laminate countertops are a popular option among homeowners due to their cost.
It is also possible to have the countertop fabricated at costs ranging from 20 to 40 per square foot then install it yourself.
And instead of building all new countertops with new plywood and everything we decided to install the new laminate right over the old laminate which made this project so much faster.
The process of building a laminate countertop begins with the substrate or base.
First of all the variety of textures print patterns edge styles etc means.
With modern materials and tools almost any design that can be dreamed up can be built.