Great information! Is it possible to bevel the edge of an existing formica countertop? New countertops are not in the budget right now, but our countertop has faded significantly in front of a window and looks awful. I planned to faux paint them to look like granite or marble, but in an effort to keep the sealer from chipping from the edges I figured a rounded or beveled edge might keep that from happening. Any suggestions?
Could you do a small mock up on how to create a raised edge/no drip counter top? I can't find anything on what creates this front bump under the laminate and feel it's a lot nicer than the squared edge countertops. Thanks
When you route material I was told to go in a counter clockwise direction for outside edges and clockwise for inside edges. Is there a reason you go in the opposite direction for the laminate?
Topher Dabrowski u are right. sometimes when I shoot video, I go in the best direction for the camera. with laminate it does not really make too much of a difference
My counter tops are laminate with a metal trim. I figure I could trim with laminate, like you did in the video vs redoing the metal trim. The particle board around the sink needs replacing. Are there any different tricks I should know for using particle board vs. MDF? Thanks for the video and any further help/tips you can share.
One of the best instructional videos I've watched on any topic. Great job.
Thanks! Glad you liked it
I like your attention to detail and meticulous clean up of the work area. Thanks for the Video.
Great video. Have been doing a little of this. Used to be scared of it, picked up a few nice tricks here. Thanks!
Really well put together video!
Awesome video tutorial!! Thanks so much.
Excellent! Thank you
Great video!! Thanks for all the good info.
thank you Russ!
Rijeka,Croatia
Laminate is good stuff, unbelievable patterns are available. I still use the solvent based adhesive, don't cause an explosion!
thank you so much I had a small problem with my countertop that's no longer a problem thank you for saving the day
you are welcome
Great video, thank you! Three car garage? Must be nice! :D
nice video man, thanks for your help.
Best video on this, thanks.
awesome work!!! Thanks Russ :)
Informative but to the point. THANK YOU for a good video
Excellent video-thank you!
glad you liked it!
Great video
Excellent...thanks for the info
Thank you. :)
that's pretty nice...thank you very much.
Very Nice Video!
Great information! Is it possible to bevel the edge of an existing formica countertop? New countertops are not in the budget right now, but our countertop has faded significantly in front of a window and looks awful. I planned to faux paint them to look like granite or marble, but in an effort to keep the sealer from chipping from the edges I figured a rounded or beveled edge might keep that from happening. Any suggestions?
great buddy! thanks!
Could you do a small mock up on how to create a raised edge/no drip counter top? I can't find anything on what creates this front bump under the laminate and feel it's a lot nicer than the squared edge countertops. Thanks
Thank you
Thank you for a good video !
I am getting ready for my own DIY counter top project and your video has given me the confidence to "DIMyself"
When you route material I was told to go in a counter clockwise direction for outside edges and clockwise for inside edges. Is there a reason you go in the opposite direction for the laminate?
Topher Dabrowski
u are right. sometimes when I shoot video, I go in the best direction for the camera.
with laminate it does not really make too much of a difference
My counter tops are laminate with a metal trim. I figure I could trim with laminate, like you did in the video vs redoing the metal trim. The particle board around the sink needs replacing. Are there any different tricks I should know for using particle board vs. MDF? Thanks for the video and any further help/tips you can share.
No real difference between particle board and MDF. I just think MDF is a bit more stable.
Can this laminate be applied over a glass top patio table? Glass looks terrible due to water staining underneath.
Sun Lite sorry for the late response - I would not apply laminate over glass - it probably won't adhere well
Hi Russ,
How would you fabricate an L-shaped counter top? Is that possible? Thanks very much.
You would have a seam where the materials meet at the L. Same process, just with 2 pieces of laminate.