Cut Out Sink Hole Laminate Countertops

How to cut out a sink hole in laminate countertops 1.

Cut out sink hole laminate countertops.

Locate the exact center of the sink area beneath the countertop. Cut slowly along the line. Place the paper template over the sink area so that the center of the template lines up with your dark circle or x. The single screw allows me to pivot the cleat as needed to finish the cut.

You also might want to add a sink to the countertop in which case you ll just need to mark the outline of the sink you want to install and cut a hole for it to sit in. Cutting a hole in laminate countertop in order to make the cuts we recommend you to use a jigsaw. Laminate countertop comes in standard sizes that you will just need to cut to length to fit your counter space. Drill two starter holes in opposite corners just inside the cutting line.

Don t be in a rush let. Place the blade of the jigsaw in the starter hole and line up the blade exactly on the cutting line. I lift out the cutout and then test fit the sink. Cutting laminate countertop is a pretty straightforward process.

Use a 3 4 inch spade bit and drill through the. If the sink fits i m done. The countertop sink hole should be cut on site for two important reasons. The sink should be positioned as close to the front edge of the counter as possible but still.

Select a blade with downward oriented teeth. In addition the blade should have a medium to high tooth count.