Whether you want to resurface your cupboards or use a sheet of formica in some other way you will first need to learn how to cut it.
What to use to cut laminate sheets.
If you re using a table saw you can minimize chipping by keeping the sheet face up when you run it through the saw.
Sheets are typically 1 16 inch thick and are usually.
Its stiff nature and minimal thickness typically 1 16 inch make laminate brittle and care must be taken to prevent chipping and cracks when cutting.
Laminate sheets come in every color and pattern imaginable.
Laminate countertop comes in standard sizes that you will just need to cut to length to fit your counter space.
They find the laminate surface to be durable easy to clean and mold resistant plus it s a versatile material that can be used to top furniture cover countertops or create shelves.
A down cutting blade often called a laminate blade allows you to cut from the top side of laminate countertops without chipping the finished surface.
Laminate comes in 4 foot by 8 foot sheets that are typically cut down to slightly oversize panels which are then applied with contact cement before the excess is routered off for smooth.
The standard method is to use a jigsaw with a reverse tooth or down cutting blade which cuts down through the material rather than the up cut of a standard jigsaw blade.
Laminate sheet finish options go glossy for a shiny finish.
You can really get the look you want solids metallics multicolored even soft pinks and bright reds.
This method works well for one or two shorter cuts but is too time consuming and inconsistent to use for larger projects.
Power saw method mark the ends of the cut line with a dry erase marker it wipes off easily then apply a strip of painter s tape from edge to edge along the cut line.
Many people use formica to redecorate their homes.
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Formica is a leading brand whose name has been synonymous with laminate for decades.
Since all plastic laminates are essentially the same cutting formica with a utility knife is identical to cutting most laminates.
But using a saw is faster and results in a cleaner cut so that s the method i used for cutting this laminate sheet to size.
For trimming edges use a rotary tool with a laminate routing bit.
Choose surface designs like stone look patterns abstract and wood laminate sheets.
Cutting laminate countertop is a pretty straightforward process.
If you re using a handheld power saw cut through the laminate from the back.
