Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsHampton Bay ManualsCountertops8 ft. Laminate Countertop in Sea Salt with Tempo Edge and Integrated Backsplash

Laminate Countertop How-To-Install Guide

STEPS 1 & 2:

MEASURE & MARK

Measure the cabinets that will be

covered with your new countertop.

(STEP 1) Always measure the back wall

of the countertop for correct readings.

OVERHANG: When the countertop does

not butt up to a wall or an appliance,

allow an extra 3/4” to the total length

of the countertop for the overhang.

Measure section by section. For section

requiring overhang, add 3/4” for each

overhang. (STEP 2)

Overha ng

STEP 3:

CUTTING

Recheck your measurements before cut-

ting. Measure and draw a heavy pencil

line where the cut is to be made on

the top (decorative laminate) side of

the countertop. Tape to prevent chip-

ping while sawing. Turn the countertop

over, measure and draw a heavy pencil

line again where the cut is to be made.

Recheck measurements and proceed to

saw from the bottom side. (STEP 3)

STEPS 4 & 5:

CUT-OUTS

Follow the instructions provided with the

rim to mark the position for the cut-out.

Mark around rim with a pencil on outside

of vertical member. If you are installing

a self-rimmed stainless steel sink, mark

around the outer edge of the sink and

cut out the hole 3/8” to 1/2” smaller than

the line. Trace the outline and cover with

transparent tape. (STEP 4)

With a sharp punch or nail, tap a starter

point for drilling pilot holes at each round

corner. (STEP 5)

STEPS 6 & 7:

CUT-OUTS

Drill pilot holes. (STEP 6)

Use a fine tooth keyhole saw to make the

cut-out. (STEP 7) File or sand the edges

of all inside corners.

NOTE: If using a hand saw, measure and draw a heavy pencil line

where the cut is to be made on the top (decorative laminate) side

of the countertop. Recheck your measurements and apply tape to

avoid chipping while sawing. Use a 10 to 12 teeth per inch saw for

cutting on the down stroke.

NOTE: If using a sabre saw, turn the

countertop over and using previously

drilled holes, mark a new cut line on the

bottom surface.

CHECKLIST

Tools You’ll Need

Pencil

Hammer

Screwdriver

Measuring tape or ruler

• Tape

Power saw or hand saw, fine tooth

(10-12 teeth per inch)

Keyhole saw, fine tooth

(for sink cut-out)

File, fine

Drill and assorted bits (for sink cut-out

& endsplashes)

Carpenters square

Sanding block & sandpaper

Household iron (for applying endcaps)

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Laminate Countertop How-To-Install Guide CHECKLIST STEP 3: CUTTING Tools You’ll Need Recheck your measurements before cutting. Measure and draw a heavy pencil line where the cut is to be made on the top (decorative laminate) side of the countertop. Tape to prevent chipping while sawing. Turn the countertop over, measure and draw a heavy pencil line again where the cut is to be made. Recheck measurements and proceed to saw from the bottom side.
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Laminate Countertop How-To-Install Guide STEP 8: BUILD-UP A Build-up Kit (A KIT) is required on some cabinetry to ensure that the drawers have enough clearance to slide open. (STEP 8) REMOVING OLD COUNTERTOP: 8 STEP 9: ASSEMBLING THE MITER DISCONNECT SINK DRAIN AT TRAP Miter sections should be joined together before installing on the cabinet. A Miter Bolt Kit (B KIT) is required to assemble the miter.