How to Install Laminate Countertop Edging

Laminate counter tops and flush trim using a straight edge and router. (Tip: If built down edge is applied flush, block sanding the edge of deck will suffice.)

Cut Bevel-Edge slightly longer than necessary and trim to final dimension after fitting one end. Use laminate trim blade in power miter saw. Fine tuning of mitred corners can be done on a disc sander fitted with miter fences.

Dry fit all pieces before applying adhesive.

Cover entire back surface with thin coat of carpenters wood glue. Absolutely do not use contact cement.

Attach molding to deck using either filament tape or packing tape approx. every 3", afixing to bottom of deck and pulling over the top to counter. Align with top of counter as you go. (Tip: Use a 2" spring clamp to help hold up one end).

After glue has dried thoroughly, remove all tape, clean excess adhesive with solvent and belt sand bottom edge flush with deck.

Lightly file or sand the edge to counter top joint if necessary to clean up any rough edges. Be careful not to work through decorative finish of laminate.

That's It, Your're done. Easy as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7!