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Formica Group Technical Guide | 1

FTB-0839 | Rev 3 | 03/19

FORMICA

LAMINATE BY FORMICA GROUP

DO IT YOURSELF SURFACING FORMICA

BRAND LAMINATE

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR

EASY LAMINATE SURFACES

Give your kitchen or bath a fresh new look with Formica

brand

laminate. With careful planning you can do-it-yourself without the

wait or additional labor costs. You can get results that will make you

glad you did it yourself.

Formica

brand laminate is easy to install, easy to clean and care

for. That means your new countertops will give you years of carefree

pleasure and enjoyment. Choose from a large variety of colors and

patterns to get the look you want.

STEP 1: GETTING STARTED

Having the right tools on hand will make the job go quickly and

easily. Keep in mind that you should work in a well-ventilated

room and wear safety glasses when using any power tool. Before

beginning, read adhesive precautions and directions.

If you are building new countertops, particleboard is recommended

for the core material. On countertops with square edges, Formica

brand laminate can be installed over the existing laminate –

provided it has been cleaned, degreased and lightly sanded.

REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS:

• Saber saw and metal cutting or ne-tooth cutting blades

• Safety glasses

• J-roller

• Router and laminate trimming bit

• Fine tooth mill le

• Brush, roller and trowel (see adhesive can for recommendations)

• Formica

brand contact adhesive

• Dowel rods

STEP 2: MAKE THE CUT

Before cutting your laminate surface, check corners with a

carpenter’s square so you won’t have problems later. Cut laminate

with a saber saw, using a ne tooth blade or a table saw with ne

carbide tipped blade. If needed, also cut edge strips for Formica

brand laminate, or wood moldings can be used as edging.

WARNING: Measure surface to be covered carefully. Cut core

material to size. Be sure to cut laminate surface

⁄8" to

⁄2" larger than

the surface to be covered.

STEP 3: PUT IT TOGETHER SURFACES EDGES:

• Apply adhesive to laminate edge strip, following instructions on

adhesive can

• Apply 2 coats of adhesive to core edge of countertop

• Bond edge strip to core using pressure

NOTE: Some adhesives contain ammable solvents. Follow

instructions on adhesive can.

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Formica Group Technical Guide | 1 FORMICA LAMINATE BY FORMICA GROUP ® DO IT YOURSELF SURFACING FORMICA ® BRAND LAMINATE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR EASY LAMINATE SURFACES Give your kitchen or bath a fresh new look with Formica® brand laminate. With careful planning you can do-it-yourself without the wait or additional labor costs. You can get results that will make you glad you did it yourself. Formica® brand laminate is easy to install, easy to clean and care for.
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Formica Group Technical Guide | 2 FORMICA LAMINATE BY FORMICA GROUP ® DO IT YOURSELF SURFACING FORMICA ® BRAND LAMINATE STEP 4: PUT IT TOGETHER SURFACES: • Apply adhesive to back of laminate with a roller.