you’ll be able to create a laminate countertop entirely from scratch: six feet long by 24 inches deep, with laminated edges and a matching 3-inch-high backsplash. Installing or replacing sheet ...

If you think plastic laminate went out with the 1970s, think again. The material is going strong today and is experiencing an ...

Higher-end laminate countertops are rounded over (have no edge joints at the front of the counter), which greatly helps to prevent water from seeping behind the laminate. You will need some ...

Danny Lipford: Lori-anne is asking, “One of the edges of our laminate countertops is loose. How can I reattach it?” If you have any edging on your plastic laminate countertop that’s come ...

Keep in mind that unlike pricier materials, laminate can be replaced at a fraction of the cost. They last. Countertops take ... for sink and faucet cutouts, edges, back splash, and removal of ...

Cons: Most laminates have a colored top layer over a dark core, which shows at the edges. Water can seep through seams or between the countertop and backsplash, weakening the material.

Available at certain lumberyards and home centers, ready-to-install post-formed laminate counters have the front edge, countertop surface and backsplash all fabricated and formed into one seamless ...

Dear James: My budget is very limited, but I need a new kitchen countertop. Is there any type of attractive low-cost countertop I can make myself? — Michael D. Dear Michael: Even if you are not ...

Once the adhesive is dry to the touch, press the laminate piece in place and file the edge for a clean, precise fit. Although ...

Most kitchen counters and bath vanity tops that are fabricated with plastic laminate are 1-1/2-inches thick. If you are building a countertop, therefore, you need to rip ¾-inch-thick edge-banding ...