Install Laminate Countertop
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Small Pantry, Max Storage!
What happens here
The builder now focuses on installing the countertop. He uses a circular saw with a track to cut the large laminate countertop to fit the L-shaped pantry. He then applies contact cement to both the countertop pieces and the underlying cabinet surfaces. After waiting for the cement to become tacky, the countertop pieces are carefully positioned and pressed into place. Finally, he drills a 5-inch diameter hole for a trash chute using a specialized router bit, then installs the metal trash chute insert.
Goal: Securely install the L-shaped laminate countertop with a trash chute.
Tools and materials
- 5-inch Router Bit — Creating a precise circular cut
- Circular Saw with Track — Cutting the large countertop pieces
- Contact Cement Adhesive — Adhering the laminate to the sub-base
- Laminate Countertop Home Depot — Creating the pantry countertop
- Nylon Roller — Applying contact cement evenly and pressing laminate
- Router — Cutting the hole for the trash chute
- Trash Chute Insert Amazon kit — Providing a functional trash opening in the countertop