Contact cement is used to your top to glue Formica. In the event that you are starting assembling counters in a house, or in the event that you are remodeling an older countertop with Formica that is new, contact cement will be needed by you. This unique glue retains qualities for the whole life of the countertop and stays very tacky. It bonds immediately, and when used correctly, takes the guess-work from gluing Formica called plastic laminate — to plywood or particle board.
Place the Formica face-down across two saw-horses. Use a brush to spread an even coat of contact cement on the rear of the Formica.
Spread an even coat of contact cement on the counter. Wait 20 minutes for the contact cement to dry.
Place 1/2 inch dowels perpendicular over the counter, 12″ apart.
Place the Formica along with the dowels, like you’d installed it on the countertop. Make certain the Formica is flush to the rear of the counter and it is square and that it overhangs the edges of the countertop on all sides.
Out beginning in the middle dowel enabling the Formica to relax on the countertop, pull the dowels. The dowels will not adhere to the glue, but it’ll adhere immediately as the dowels are eliminated, as the glue is touched by the Formica.
Tap the Formica down using a rubber mallet. Randomly faucet using a reasonable amount of stress, throughout the very top of the Formica. This bonds the Formica to the countertop.
Route the edges of the Formica with all the counter utilizing a 3/8-inch flush reducing bit.