Cut Out Sink Hole Laminate Countertops

Cutting a hole in laminate countertop in order to make the cuts we recommend you to use a jigsaw.

Cut out sink hole laminate countertops.

Select a blade with downward oriented teeth. Laminate countertop comes in standard sizes that you will just need to cut to length to fit your counter space. The single screw allows me to pivot the cleat as needed to finish the cut. To prevent the cutout from breaking free of the countertop prematurely which would damage the laminate i screw a cleat to the cutout with single screw.

In addition the blade should have a medium to high tooth count. Use a 3 4 inch spade bit and drill through the. Drill two starter holes in opposite corners just inside the cutting line. Most sink areas measure 36 inches by 24 inches so.

Cut slowly along the line. The sink should be positioned as close to the front edge of the counter as possible but still. Place the paper template over the sink area so that the center of the template lines up with your dark circle or x. How to cut out a sink hole in laminate countertops 1.

The countertop sink hole should be cut on site for two important reasons. Don t be in a rush let. Cutting laminate countertop is a pretty straightforward process. You also might want to add a sink to the countertop in which case you ll just need to mark the outline of the sink you want to install and cut a hole for it to sit in.

How i built new counter tops. If the sink fits i m done.