Secure Laminate Countertop To Wall

Remove your old countertops before you bring in the new laminate you ll need to remove the old countertop and make sure the area is clear and safe.

Secure laminate countertop to wall. Laminate backsplashes can also be added to the walls behind cooking. Position the countertop starting with the longest piece. Use galvanized heavy gauge steel 90 degree l brackets and 3 4 inch wood screws to secure the 1 inch by 4 inch boards flush with the top of the board you secured to the wall. Seal any gap between the backsplash and the wall or along the edges and the wall with a clear silicone acrylic caulk.

Set your compass to fit the tip in the widest gap between the countertop and the wall. If the countertop isn t level slide shims between the countertop and the support struts of the cabinet frame to level the countertop. The shims will remain in place and won t move after you secure the countertop to the cabinets. You can build a laminate countertop from scratch or purchase a pre manufactured countertop which is called a post form countertop.

With laminate countertops as any countertops it is essential to also have a backsplash to protect the wall behind the countertop from moisture. Be sure to place pressure sticks along the back corners where the corner blocks are located to get the countertop down tight. Countertops do not need to rely on cabinets for support if its run is only a few feet long. Laminate backsplashes typically are made up of a thin layer of laminate that is adhered over a piece of plywood or particle board.

The braces act much like a set of brackets on a shelf holding the countertop suspended and secure against the wall offering you the increased surface space precisely where you need it. How to attach a countertop to a wall without cabinets. Each of the base cabinet walls needs additional bracing from back to front in the form of build up strips cut from 1 1 2 by 3 4 inch lumber. Set them just below the top of the strips.

Do this at the ends and the middle of the 6 foot wall brace board. Post form countertops are made in standard sized lengths and come pre assembled complete with backsplash. Reinstall the cabinet doors put the drawers back in place and go have a beer. Install a laminate countertop to refresh your kitchen or bath s appearance.

For countertop areas that won t be fit to the wall make sure to indicate where laminate end caps will be needed. Apply the recommended adhesive at the miter and snug up the miter bolts. Use a 2 or 4 foot level. Cut the boards 2 inches shorter than the depth of the countertop with a circular or table saw.