Glue Plastic Laminate on Countertops or Cabinets: Guide For Beginners

Contact cement is used to glue Formica to a countertop. If you're starting from scratch assembling countertops in a new home, or if you're remodeling an older countertop with a new Formica, you will need contact cement.



Place the Formica facedown across two sawhorses. Use a brush to spread an even coat of contact cement over the back of the Formica.



Spread an even coat of contact cement over the countertop. Wait 20 minutes for the contact cement to dry...



This illustrated book teaches how to glue Formica plastic laminate to cabinets or countertops. The gluing process used during cabinet and countertop lamination is the same.



Although there are different methods used for cutting plastic laminate and applying contact adhesive, the steps contained in this book will show you how to laminate any surface correctly with a high-pressure plastic laminate.

Here are a few vital subjects covered in this book:



- Where’s the best place to purchase plastic laminate at the best price?

- What Formica sheet sizes are available?

- What thickness of Formica is best for cabinets and countertops?

- What is the best contact adhesive to use for cabinet lamination?

- Why is it not good to use non-flammable adhesives?

- How can I cut laminate without expensive tools?

- What is the correct direction to run a router when cutting plastic?

- What’s the ideal temperature to adhere things to using contact glue?



Here’s a look at the table of contents:



- Tools and Supplies Needed

- About Plastic Laminate

- Determining the Cut Sizes of the Laminate

- Cutting the Laminate

- Marking the Plastic Laminate

- Cutting Your Laminate to Size

- Preparing the Surfaces for Contact Glue

- About Contact Glue

- Applying the Contact Glue

- When Is the Glue Ready to Stick?

- Sticking the Laminate

- Applying Pressure to the Laminate

- Routing the Laminate

- Preparing to Laminate an Edge

And so much more

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