How to Cut Formica
Purchase the size of Formica sheet that fits best for your project.. Measure the area you wish to laminate with a tape measure.. Mark the cutting line on the Formica with a pen or pencil.
Steps
Purchase the size of Formica sheet that fits best for your project.
Purchase the size of Formica sheet that fits best for your project.
Measure the area you wish to laminate with a tape measure.
Measure the area you wish to laminate with a tape measure.
Mark the cutting line on the Formica with a pen or pencil.
Mark the cutting line on the Formica with a pen or pencil.
Place masking tape on the cutting line.
Place masking tape on the cutting line.
Lay the Formica on a flat, rigid surface.
Lay the Formica on a flat, rigid surface.
Use a circular saw or laminate shears to cut the Formica into large pieces.
Use a circular saw or laminate shears to cut the Formica into large pieces.
Install the Formica onto the countertop or other location.
Install the Formica onto the countertop or other location.
Use a jigsaw with a fine blade to trim the Formica and make any rounded cuts.
Use a jigsaw with a fine blade to trim the Formica and make any rounded cuts.
Use a belt sander with a grit of 100 to smooth the edges.
Use a belt sander with a grit of 100 to smooth the edges.
Cut the Formica to 1/8 inch (.32 cm) larger than the size needed.
Cut the Formica to 1/8 inch (.32 cm) larger than the size needed.
Remove any masking tape used for the larger cuts with the circular saw.
Remove any masking tape used for the larger cuts with the circular saw.
Install the Formica onto the location.
Install the Formica onto the location.
Trim the Formica to the exact size needed.
Trim the Formica to the exact size needed.
Use a flat metal file to clean off any burrs or rough edges that may have occurr
Use a flat metal file to clean off any burrs or rough edges that may have occurred while cutting the Formica.
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