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Plastic Laminate Countertops - Comne Check It Out - 2

...Start by carefully measuring the size. Allow for front and end overhangs. Pre-forms are available in standard lengths. You'll need to account for any L or U shapes as well. You'll need fastening bolts and caulking to make your joints and end caps. You'll also need some contact adhesive.

If a standard size is too long you will need to cut it and apply a finishing edge. You'll want to make sure your measurements are correct. Allow for a 1 inch overhang. Mark your cut line with a sharp pencil and then place a strip of masking tape over the area.

You'll need to sand and file the edge that you cut. Turn the countertop onto it's flat surface. Cut your strips so that they match the front. Glue the strips onto the ends and use the C clamps to hold them until the glue sets. Sand if needed.

You can do your sink cutouts two ways. You can use a sink cutout just place it on the countertop and cut out. Drill your start hole on one edge then use a saber saw with a fine toothed blade to make the cutout.

If there is no pattern place the sink rim on the countertop in the location where it's going to go then mark around the edge. Use your saber saw to cut your opening.

All you need to do now is place the countertop in the correct position on the cabinet. Use a scribe to mark the top edge or backsplash and then block plane the line to the contour of the wall. Now place the top back into position. Finally all that's left to do is secure it.

With all of this great information on plastic laminate countertops, you can get done what you started in your home. Knowing that there is a light at the end of the tunnel will make you feel better, and we are here to guide you along the way as well.

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