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How To Install A Counter Tops - A Do It Yourself Guide - 2

...6. Turn your countertop upside down then glue the wood strips to the back edge and to the ends. It needs to be the same thickness as the factory front.

7. If it buts an end you will want to screw it on and then apply sealant to the end. If it butts a wall you will want to attach a square corner and splash with screws.

8. Set your clothing iron to medium heat so that you can apply your laminate caps.

9. Make your appliance cutouts such as sinks and faucets.

10. Join the L and U shaped tops and join the two pieces with bolts then use your rubber mallet to tap align the two pieces. Once the bolts are sucked tight apply your sealant.

11. Position the counter up against the wall so that it is hanging over the front edge of the cabinet. Make sure it is equal all along.

12. Set your scriber to the widest gap from the backsplash and the wall. The metal point needs to be against the wall with the pencil on the top. Now make your parallel line.

13. Use your belt sander to remove the scribe edge and then apply a bead of sealant along the backsplash.

That's it. Now that you know how to install a countertop you can have your kitchen looking great in less than a day.

So, countertops as you know are an important part of your home. You use them to prepare meals in the kitchen, or to even eat at when you are alone. Knowing the importance of the countertops will help you to make great decisions about how to install a counter tops.

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