Decide how large the counter top or work top will be.
How to apply laminate sheets to plywood.
Liquid contact cement is the best adhesive for bonding.
Be sure the area is clean and completely dry or the laminate won t stick.
For example a work counter in a craft room may need to be 24 36 inches 61 0 91 4 cm.
If you do this yourself rather than purchasing p.
Make sure its clean or else it wont lay flat together.
I wanted a nice laminated working surface for my pro.
Press it in place using your laminate roller.
Clean the back face of the laminate with mineral spirits to remove any contaminants or dirt that could.
If you are using pre glued end caps all you need to do is heat a clothes iron place the laminate against the edge and iron back and forth.
Look at the colors and the effect they will have on the surface.
Allow it to set until it feels tacky according to the manufacturer s directions.
Use your router to cut off the overhanging laminate.
If you cut them from the laminate yourself apply the contact cement with a brush or roller to both surfaces.
Set it against the countertop.
Leah from see jane drill demonstrates how to install sheet laminate on wood to create a countertop surface.
Coat the bottom of the laminate and the top of the plywood with one coat of contact cement.
Put it on particleboard or plywood or even cover old laminates with it.
The best way to fit laminate to a substrate is to install an oversized piece then trim it flush with a router.
Hold the laminate piece for the vertical front edge in front of the section where it s going lining it up without letting it touch with an inch overhang all around.
Wipe off any dust or debris from your laminate and the plywood.
I laminated a sheet of 4 by 8 plywood using contact adhesive or cement outside for better ventilation.
Fill any holes or indentations in the surface with putty and sand it smooth.
Then pull out the center dowel and press down firmly.
Place the laminate sheet on top of the dowels and roll them around to adjust the positioning until it overhangs slightly on all sides.