Build your own using raw laminate.
Building long laminate countertop.
Cut the plywood backsplash pieces down to size using a circular saw and straightedge guide.
And instead of building all new countertops with new plywood and everything we decided to install the new laminate right over the old laminate which made this project so much faster.
Attach the homemade countertop to the cabinetry with finish nails.
Large sheets of laminate 5 x 12 feet or 60 square feet cost 100 to.
Plywood medium density fiberboard mdf and particleboard are all suitable substrates each with positives and.
Steps for building a laminate countertop.
Laminate countertops are a popular option among homeowners due to their cost.
When we started this kitchen project we had no intention of doing anything with the existing countertops.
Maximum overhang for a laminate countertop.
Laminate countertop styles and scratch resistance this is where it becomes really tempting to snag yourself a laminate counter and save a lot of money.
Set the inch plywood countertop substrate into place on top of the cabinets.
The process of building a laminate countertop begins with the substrate or base.
First of all the variety of textures print patterns edge styles etc means.
It is also possible to have the countertop fabricated at costs ranging from 20 to 40 per square foot then install it yourself.
This includes kitchen counter overhangs but there are standard.
These small nails are usually applied with a hammer but a nail gun can be used for larger projects.
Laminate countertops are affordable but they may end up costing you in the long run.