How To Laminate Wood Countertop
Learn how to make a diy wood countertop.
How to laminate wood countertop. You ll save thousands of dollars building this counters yourself since buying pre made wooden counters can be pricy. Wood countertops can also be very budget friendly addition depending on what type of wood you choose to use. Because laminate holds up quite well and is far less expensive than other countertop surfaces it has remained a viable countertop surface option for so long. Leah from see jane drill demonstrates how to install sheet laminate on wood to create a countertop surface.
Laminate is a super versatile material and knowing how to use it is a great skill to have. You can choose between using flooring reclaimed wood or wooden boards for your countertop depending upon the look and availability of the wood. Today s laminate countertops resemble everything from granite quartz and marble to wood brick and even leather. Laminate countertops are attractive durable and leave a smaller dent in your remodeling budget.
Laminate countertops have come a long way over the years. Learn to laminate like a pro and save yourself some cash. How to cut laminate countertop diy this is a short video demonstrating how to cut laminate formica countertop without chipping with a circular saw. Most of the plans below use either butcher block or pine boards to create unique counters that will add so much character to your space.
Finish and seal the countertops if you d like you could also do this step before you install the countertops though many people find that it s easier to visualize what you want with the sanding and finish when the countertops are. If you do this yourself rather than purchasing p. Roll contact cement on both the back of the laminate and the countertop. Creating a countertop requires some basic home improvement skills such as accurate measuring sawing gluing and sanding.
After all of the edges of your countertops are covered in laminate and routed flush with the wood it s time to put glue on the top surface.