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A Step by Step Installation Guide for Your Laminate Counter Top - 2

...6. Take some coarse sandpaper and roughen up the surface then brush or vacuum away the dust.

7. Once you have brushed the surface clean apply your adhesive using a paint brush. Apply the adhesive to the laminate as well. Let both sides dry.

8. Once the adhesive is dry carefully apply the sheets. Your most powerful adhesion is on your first application so try not to have to move the sheet once you apply it.

9. You can buy yourself some wiggle room by using doweling.

10. You will need to apply adhesive to the trim strips before applying.

11. Once the laminate is properly positioned remove your doweling.

12. Use your roller and apply pressure evenly across the laminate sheet.

13. If you need to seam bond the larger piece first then put a strip of wax paper down along the edge. Use your doweling again to keep the second piece clear of the adhesive.

14. Place your second sheet, remove the doweling and use your roller to apply pressure evenly across both sheets.

15. Use a wood block or mallet and then from the center out apply pressure to remove air bubbles and assure good adhesion.

16. Finish the edge with plastic molding. Place the strips in position then apply adhesive.

17. Trim away excess.

18. Use a solvent to clean your laminate edges and remove any excess adhesive.

That's it. Now that you know how to install a laminate counter top are you ready to give it a try.

Since you now know what you needed to know about laminate counter top, you are ready to get that laminate countertop in your kitchen. Once your remodel job is all over and done with, you will be glad, and you will enjoy using your countertop.

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