Installation Guide

How to Install
Laminate Countertops
With a sharp punch or nail, tap a starter point for
drilling pilot holes at each round corner.
Step 4: Cut-Outs
Drill pilot holes.
NOTE: If using a jigsaw,
turn the countertop over
and using previously drilled
holes, mark a new cut line on the bottom surface.
Use a fine tooth keyhole
saw to make the cut-out.
File or sand the edges of
all inside corners.
Step 5: 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 6:
Assembling
the Miter
Miter sections should be
joined together before
installing on the cabinet.
A Miter Bolt Kit (B KIT)
is required to assemble the miter.
Step 7: End
Finishing
To finish the ends of the
countertop, use an Endcap
Kit (C KIT) or Endsplash
Kit (D KIT).
Step 8: Mounting On Cabinet
The countertop can be scribed to match the
wall surface. The backsplash overhang is used for
this purpose. Place the
countertop on the cabinet,
use a pencil to mark the
top edge of the counter-
top and file or sand to
the line.
Put countertop in place, check the level and stability.
Secure to cabinets with wood screws or panel
adhesive. If using screws,
check length to ensure
that they won’t protrude
through the countertop.
Use caulking compound
to seal top to wall. Wipe
off excess.
FOLLOW INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ENCLOSED
WITH YOUR SINK OR SINK RIM.
Removing Old Countertop:
For safety — disconnect all utility service. SHUT
OFF WATER under sink or at water meter valve. If
removing garbage disposal or cook top unit, SHUT
OFF ELECTRICITY at meter panel.
DISCONNECT SINK DRAIN AT TRAP.
DISCONNECT PLUMBING SUPPLY AT UNIONS.
Tools You’ll Need
•
Pencil
•
Hammer
•
Screwdriver
•
Measuring tape or
ruler
•
Power saw or
handsaw, 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)
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How to Install
Laminate Countertops