Lay the slabs directly on the frames of the lower cabinets.
Installing kitchen cabinets and countertops. And because they re relatively easy to install you ll save money on installation costs. Add 1 1 2 for a standard countertop and 18 inches for a standard backsplash though some designers now want a 20 inch backsplash to make room for small appliances. If you have any questions about your home diy projects stop by the forum on our website. The easiest approach is to order custom made laminate countertops ours cost about 30 per running foot from a local home center full service lumberyard or cabinet countertop shop.
Most standard cabinets are 34 1 2 high. Revive your kitchen with new laminate countertops. See below for a shopping list tools and steps. Installing laminate countertops is the last step in this series to update your kitchen.
How to install kitchen counter tops houseimprovements. To install a laminate countertop in your kitchen you should start by dry fitting it to the cabinets. You can also buy premade take it with you stock tops in limited colors at many home centers for about half the price of custom countertops. This old house general contractor tom silva shares expert tips and techniques for installing new kitchen cabinets.
Nonetheless updating the countertops as well gives the kitchen a full transformation. First dry fit the countertop to ensure an accurate fit. Though most of the. Measure the height of the base cabinets.
Once you have the granite slabs home it s time to install them. Once the fit is confirmed the seams can be joined with butterfly clamps biscuit joiners and glue. They re available in a variety of colors tones textures and patterns to ensure you find a look that suits your style. Cabinets are the main focal point of any kitchen but they also affect many other project components like electrical plumbing flooring drywall countertops painting and most importantly.
Finish securing the laminate countertop to the cabinets with screws making sure the screw is long enough to hold securely but not so long as to puncture the top surface. When lifting the countertop take extra care to support the granite where it is thin such as along cutouts.