Cutting existing laminate counter top

skiberger · Nov 27, 2006, 07:47 PM

You can use a jigsaw with a non splintering blade. (check the packaging on the blade)

If you want to cut the top w/ a citcular saw, turn the countertop upside down and cut. The blade of the saw will cut the finished side on the "up" rotation of the blade thus preventing chipping.

jackie-in-flatrock · Dec 19, 2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by skiberger

You can use a jigsaw with a non splintering blade. (check the packaging on the blade)

If you want to cut the top w/ a citcular saw, turn the countertop upside down and cut. The blade of the saw will cut the finished side on the "up" rotation of the blade thus preventing chipping.

Also put masking tape over the area you want to cut. Place the tape on the laminate side. Cut from the unfinished side. Make sure your cut is in the taped area. The tape will help prevent the laminate from chipping. Put down towels or rags to keep the work surface from scratching the laminate. I can't remember if I used a plywood saw blade or if there was a special laminate saw blade.

ballengerb1 · Dec 19, 2009, 03:47 PM

Chipping happens because most blades are cutting on a up stroke so flip the project over and cut from the bottom. You can also score the top with a utility knife, we do that on luan covered doors when we trim them.

Cutting existing laminate counter top

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