
Cutting a formica countertop with backsplash. If you are needing to miter a 45 degree angle i have anther video for that on my. Or rent one for the day. Except for the mitered corners formica countertops can be cut with a combination of different saws. Of course there is the issue of portability with a radial arm saw.
That will solve your issue of cutting through the backsplash in one motion. Cutting into the interior of a formica countertop is best done by starting the cut with starter holes. How to cut a laminate formica countertop. Mar 12 2014 a laminate countertop should be accompanied by a laminate backsplash.
How to cut laminate countertop diy this is a short video demonstrating how to cut laminate formica countertop without chipping with a circular saw. When installing any section of countertop check that its level. This video shows how to cut a laminate countertop. This means you have to make two cuts.
Cutting a countertop is relatively simple but there are certain steps youll need to take to avoid damaging it. If your countertop is laminate or wood secure a piece of wood to the end with c clamps for a saw guide. The backsplash can range in height from a several inches to a few feet. Set the countertop in place where you plan to install it.
The instructions on this video shows a 90 degree straight cut. The backsplash can range in height from a several inches to a few feet. Before installation you can set the laminate piece on two sawhorses for cutting. Formica countertops have been a favorite on kitchen cabinets for many years.
Post form countertops have an integrated backsplash that sits at 90 degrees to the countertop surface. Use a 2 or 4 foot level. Please subscribe for. By jeff sawyer on january 28 2010 p lastic laminate countertops are economical durable easy to clean.
Lay a strip of masking tape where you want to cut the countertop and draw your cut line on it with a pencil and ruler. One that starts at the front edge and goes all the way toand throughthe lower part of the backsplash and a second perpendicular cut to finish off the top edge of the backsplash. Normally the backsplash is cut before it is installed. Trace the sides of the sink on the formica to get the layout right and ensure that the sink remains centered at the laminates base.