If the cabinet has a top surface fasten the countertop by screwing up through the bottom of the cabinet top into the countertop.
Base cabinet with laminate countertop.
Once the fit is confirmed the seams can be joined with butterfly clamps biscuit joiners and glue.
Step 12 to secure your new laminate countertop drill through the build up strips or add angle brackets inside your cabinets.
Seal the seam between the backsplash and the wall with silicone caulk that matches the color of the countertop.
Plywood medium density fiberboard mdf and particleboard are all suitable substrates each with.
Make sure that the countertop base is level before attaching it to the base cabinets.
To install a laminate countertop in your kitchen you should start by dry fitting it to the cabinets.
Fit the cabinets together so their sides and tops are perfectly aligned.
Fasten the cabinets together back to back so you can get accurate dimensions for the base cleats you will install on the floor.
Substrate the process of building a laminate countertop begins with the substrate or base.
If the cabinets have no tops screw through the front rail and any blocks built into the cabinet.
Set the cabinets on a flat surface.
Make your base equal to the size of the base cabinet on which you will be creating the countertop.