Can I trim laminate countertop?

Plastic laminate is surprisingly easy to cut. You can do it with a circular saw, a jigsaw, a router or even some hand tools. Cutting a sheet laminate by itself is best done with tin snips or aviation snips, provided you’re cutting it oversize and will trim it later.

How do you finish worktop edges?

Essentially fitting worktop edge strip involves applying a contact adhesive to the edge strip and work top, fitting it in place and clamping it until the adhesive dries. Once dried you can then trim off any addition trim and then file and sand for a perfect matching finish.

How do you trim a worktop edging?

Place the edging strip over the adhesive and clamp in place whilst the glue dries. We recommend using a 3-way clamp for this task. Once firmly affixed, cut the strip to size and remove any excess using a laminate trimmer or a sharp carpenter’s plane.

How do you hide seams on laminate countertops?

Apply a small amount of seam filler on the plastic plate. Use your putty knife to mix the filler until the color is consistent. Scoop putty onto the edge of your putty knife and drag the knife across the seam. Repeat this step until the seam is filled.

How do you cut laminate countertops without chipping them?

To cut through laminate countertops, you can use a hand saw, but a circular saw makes the job much quicker. Because a circular saw can produce jagged edges and chip the laminate, your best bet is to lay the laminate face-side down and cut from the back to the front.

What is a worktop edging strip?

Worktop edging is the trim that is placed around the sides of a work area to cover exposed chipboard and create a uniform look across the whole counter.

How do you fill gaps in laminate countertops?

How to Fill a Gap in a Laminate Countertop

  1. Clean the Countertop With Solvent.
  2. Rinse and Dry Countertop.
  3. Prepare the Countertop Seam Filler.
  4. Apply the Countertop Seam Filler.
  5. Remove Excess Countertop Seam Filler.
  6. Make Second Application of Filler.
  7. Add More Filler if Needed.
  8. Smooth the Countertop Seam Filler.