Place the two sections of countertop on top of the sawhorses so the laminate side is facing up and the corners are together.
Installing laminate countertops corner.
This project guide provides step by step instructions for installing a post form laminate countertop.
Installing a mitered corner on a countertop.
These cuts meet to form the 90 degree corner.
Installation instructions for laminate countertops available at menards.
Attaching laminate yourself can be a little risky but you ll save yourself a nice chunk of money if you go this route.
Center it and trace the outline.
You can get your cabinets prefabricated and screw them in or you can laminate wood countertops yourself.
If you re installing a new sink or range top use the template that comes in the box.
There are a couple of different methods used to install laminate countertops.
If you need to make a cut out for the sink and range top use the old laminate countertop as a guide.
Check that the fronts and backs of each piece align with each other.
Installing a mitered corner on a countertop.
If your countertop turns a corner it probably has two pieces each with a 45 degree angle or miter cut.
The point where two counters meet in a corner must be square.