Fitting Bathroom Countertop

Prime the entire surface with 100 percent acrylic primer.

Fitting bathroom countertop.

Set the pre cut countertop in place image 2. When you measure for your countertop be sure to include the counter overhang which is usually between 3 4 1 inch in front and on open ends. This weekend i helped a friend remodel his kitchen to prepare the apartment for sale. Updating the bench tops was the first priority.

Remove the excess countertop up to the pencil line with a belt sander and a coarse 60 grit sanding belt. Use a flash bond primer that will stick to the laminate and to the paint. Clean the countertop with warm soap and water and dry it with a soft cloth. As long as you have a strong stable counter you can lay the overlay slabs directly on top.

Once your new custom countertops have been fabricated the installer will remove your existing countertops if needed and install the new countertops ensuring a proper fit. Place the particleboard countertop on top of the cabinet. Slide it tight against the wall. Create that perfect bathroom vanity top with the many color and size options available at the home depot.

Apply silicone to the back and side splashes and press firmly onto the wall image 3. Slide a pair of cabinet scribes along the wall. Tile is extremely durable and generally easy to clean but the grout joints are prone to staining and collecting grime. Secure the countertop to the sawhorses with squeeze clamps.

Hold the sander as shown. If your counters can accommodate a little extra thickness it s best to start with a layer of 1 4 inch cement board glued to the countertop and lay the tile over that. You can also remove your existing counter and lay down a new base of plywood. Make a mark 3 feet from the corner on one wall and 4 feet from the corner on the other wall.

Place a rag or piece of cardboard between the clamp jaws and the countertop s surface to protect the surface. The point where two counters meet in a corner must be square. Installation will take an average of 1 3 days to complete including any plumbing disconnect reconnect that may be required. Lightly sand the counter with 150 grit sandpaper and wipe off any dust with a damp cloth.