Cut Laminate Countertop With Circular Saw

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.

Cut laminate countertop with circular saw.

Use a measuring tape to find the length and width of the space and write. Laminate countertop comes in stock sizes from 4 12 ft 1 2 3 7 m long in. Cutting to fit mark your measurement for the necessary length on the edge on the counter. Necessary tools for cutting laminate countertop measuring tape pencil used by carpenters carpenters square circular saw work table belt sander which has 220 coarseness sandpaper jigsaw.

Adhere a strip of masking tape on the counter where your cut will be to protect the laminate from chipping. You can also make straight cuts using a circular or a table saw. To cut through laminate countertops you can use a hand saw but a circular saw makes the job much quicker. Measure the counter space you want to cover.

Cutting curves holes and sink openings. You don t have to force the jigsaw on the the contrary you should let it make the cuts in its own stride. With a carpenter s square mark your cutting line onto the first piece of masking tape. In addition set the saw at low speeds otherwise the blade might chip the laminate face of the countertop.

Buy a stock piece of laminate countertop.