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Seven Step Guide To Install Laminate Countertops

When you are looking for information on laminate countertops, you have come to the right place. We have written all about right here, and we think that you will find this information on installing laminate countertops to be quite useful to say the least.

Installing your own countertops doesn't have to involve hiring anyone. If you are at all handy there is no reason why you cannot install your own countertops when you do your kitchen renovations. Here is a brief guide to installing laminate countertops.

Laminate countertops are made from strips of wood that are laminated together and then have a special seal placed on them to ensure that moisture cannot get into the wood strips. The humidity in places were laminate would be placed is often 70% or higher and thus you need to ensure the seal is reapplied at least once a year.

1. Remove The Old

You will need to start by removing your existing countertops. Depending on how they are installed will determine how you remove them. Now is a great time to also refinish your cabinets. After all why not give the entire kitchen a face lift?

2. Clean Up

Once you've got the old countertop removed you will need to clean up your work space so that it's nice and clean and you aren't tracking debris. If you are installing your laminate from scratch over the existing counters the process below will differ. We are assuming you are replacing complete countertops.

3. Attach Time

Set the new countertop with glue and then attach the wood top to the cabinet box using wood screws and washers. There are many different types of glues on the market that you can use but make sure you choose glue that flexes because over time the counter will usually expand and contract differently which can eventually lead to cracking if the correct glue is not used....

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