How to Build a Laminate Counter This Old House

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This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares his secrets for fabricating a stylish new plastic-laminate kitchen countertop. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) • SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse • Shopping List for How to Build a Laminate Counter: • 5/8-inch A-C fir plywood [https://amzn.to/2ZRUgzf], used to make substrate for counter and backsplash • plastic laminate [https://amzn.to/2ZZVQz4], used to cover plywood substrate • contact cement [https://amzn.to/2NbEFEQ], used to adhere top laminate • paint roller [https://amzn.to/2NXbTY5], short-nap paint-roller sleeve, used to apply contact cement • aerosol contact cement [https://amzn.to/2LrkxfP], used to adhere edge laminate • silicone adhesive [https://amzn.to/2Nc2XOV], for securing sink to counter, and counter to cabinets • assorted drywall screws [https://amzn.to/2LuqQPV], for assembling the counter and attaching the backsplash • 1/2-inch-diameter wood dowels [https://amzn.to/2ZXmOrU], used to prevent laminate from sticking to counter • Tools for How to Build a Laminate Counter: • portable circular saw [https://amzn.to/2zWYuY0] and straightedge guide [https://amzn.to/2LsmqZU], used to cut plywood parts to size • drill/driver [https://amzn.to/2LrY6Y6], for drilling holes and driving screws • belt sander [https://amzn.to/2Q8K5CZ] and 100-grit belt [https://amzn.to/2Q6kytS], for smoothing the laminate flush with the plywood top • block plane [https://amzn.to/2ZQ3UDk], used to trim the plywood build-up strips flush with the plywood top • trim router [https://amzn.to/2Q7tKhU] fitted with flush-cutting bit [https://amzn.to/2Qn1B6H, for trimming laminate • single-cut mill bastard file [https://amzn.to/2ZVj0Yt], used to trim the laminate flush • J-roller [https://amzn.to/30fQifT], used to press the laminate down into the contact cement • jigsaw [https://amzn.to/2MUH4Uo], for making sink cutout in countertop • caulking gun [https://amzn.to/2Lorz4S], used to apply silicone adhesive • air compressor [https://amzn.to/2Lsq0Dj], air hose [https://amzn.to/30csmtO], pneumatic brad nailer [https://amzn.to/2ZVXGlA] and 1-inch brads [https://amzn.to/2LLMXjx], used to attach plywood build-up strips to underside of counter • Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House INSIDER to stream over 1,000 episodes commercial-free: https://bit.ly/2GPiYbH • Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: • https://bit.ly/34RYEP5 • Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: • Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB • Twitter: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTwitter • http://bit.ly/AskTOHTwitter • Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest • Instagram: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseIG • http://bit.ly/AskTOHIG • For more on This Old House and Ask This Old House, visit us at: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseWebsite • How to Build a Laminate Counter | This Old House • / thisoldhouse

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