Build Up Strips Laminate Countertop

Build up strips should be pre drilled a slightly.

Build up strips laminate countertop.

Remove countertop and place upside down on sturdy surface that will not scratch laminate surface. In looking for info about attaching it to cabinets i found that most websites say you need to use buildup strips. With countertop scribed to the wall and sitting on some loose build up sticks on cabinets mark location of permanent. Description documents builds up countertop by three fourths of an inch allowing drawers to open freely secure the wood strips with wood screws not included to the top of the cabinets spaced evenly throughout your.

Build up strip installation for customcraft laminate countertops from mm countertops and menards. Remove the disposal and drain trap and disconnect the water supply and drain lines to the area. Subtract 1 1 2 inches. These strips which fasten on top of the base cabinets raise the countertop enough so that you can open drawers without catching them on the front edge of the countertop.

This kit includes eight build up blocks 1 package of nails and instructions. This is typical of the most common countertops. Build up strips laminate countertop today s laminates choices offer an array of designs texture and colors with very unique styles opposed to 20 years ago where the selection was limited to flat. Cut the sealant along the backsplash.

Designed for drawer clearance. Remove the corner bolts and screws from underneath the countertop holding it down to the. The kit includes instructions for easy installation. 1 kit required for each countertop.

Find laminate countertop build up kit kitchen at lowe s today. The hampton bay build up kit contains build up blocks that are designed to allow clearance of under counter appliances and drawers. Take off the sink brackets and pull out. As i understand it the reason is twofold one you can drill through it and into the countertop from beneath to secure it to the cabinets below and two you can increase the vertical clearance for the drawer fronts to open in case they might interfere.