Fitting Bathroom Countertop

Countertop overlays are true countertop material just thinner.

Fitting bathroom countertop.

Updating the bench tops was the first priority. Apply silicone to the back and side splashes and press firmly onto the wall image 3. Create that perfect bathroom vanity top with the many color and size options available at the home depot. Secure the countertop to the sawhorses with squeeze clamps.

A cabinet scribe is a small handheld tool similar to a. Lightly sand the counter with 150 grit sandpaper and wipe off any dust with a damp cloth. Remove the excess countertop up to the pencil line with a belt sander and a coarse 60 grit sanding belt. Make a mark 3 feet from the corner on one wall and 4 feet from the corner on the other wall.

Secure the countertop and seal run a bead of silicone along the top of the cabinet image 1. You can also remove your existing counter and lay down a new base of plywood. Use a flash bond primer that will stick to the laminate and to the paint. Clean the countertop with warm soap and water and dry it with a soft cloth.

Slide a pair of cabinet scribes along the wall. This weekend i helped a friend remodel his kitchen to prepare the apartment for sale. As long as you have a strong stable counter you can lay the overlay slabs directly on top. When you measure for your countertop be sure to include the counter overhang which is usually between 3 4 1 inch in front and on open ends.

Set the pre cut countertop in place image 2. Place a rag or piece of cardboard between the clamp jaws and the countertop s surface to protect the surface. Installation will take an average of 1 3 days to complete including any plumbing disconnect reconnect that may be required. Slide it tight against the wall.

Once your new custom countertops have been fabricated the installer will remove your existing countertops if needed and install the new countertops ensuring a proper fit. Prime the entire surface with 100 percent acrylic primer. Tile is extremely durable and generally easy to clean but the grout joints are prone to staining and collecting grime. The point where two counters meet in a corner must be square.