Cut Out Sink Hole Laminate Countertops

In addition the blade should have a medium to high tooth count.

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. Select a blade with downward oriented teeth. Drill two starter holes in opposite corners just inside the cutting line. How to cut out a sink hole in laminate countertops 1.

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. Place the blade of the jigsaw in the starter hole and line up the blade exactly on the cutting line. Locate the exact center of the sink area beneath the countertop. 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.

Most sink areas measure 36 inches by 24 inches so. How i built new counter tops. The sink should be positioned as close to the front edge of the counter as possible but still. The single screw allows me to pivot the cleat as needed to finish the cut.

Cutting laminate countertop is a pretty straightforward process. I lift out the cutout and then test fit the sink. If the sink fits i m done. Place the paper template over the sink area so that the center of the template lines up with your dark circle or x.

The countertop sink hole should be cut on site for two important reasons. Laminate countertop comes in standard sizes that you will just need to cut to length to fit your counter space.