How To Apply Laminate Sheets To Plywood

The best way to fit laminate to a substrate is to install an oversized piece then trim it flush with a router.

How to apply laminate sheets to plywood.

Dark wood or stone designs are pretty to look at but if the lighting in the area. Use your router to cut off the overhanging laminate. Look at the colors and the effect they will have on the surface. I laminated a sheet of 4 by 8 plywood using contact adhesive or cement outside for better ventilation.

If you cut them from the laminate yourself apply the contact cement with a brush or roller to both surfaces. Fill any holes or indentations in the surface with putty and sand it smooth. It is best to use long strokes with the roller and to apply the glue evenly paying special attention to coating the edges well. Leah from see jane drill demonstrates how to install sheet laminate on wood to create a countertop surface.

Place the laminate sheet on top of the dowels and roll them around to adjust the positioning until it overhangs slightly on all sides. Allow it to set until it feels tacky according to the manufacturer s directions. If you do this yourself rather than purchasing p. Coat the bottom of the laminate and the top of the plywood with one coat of contact cement.

Apply adhesive to the surface and to the back of the laminate with a brush or notched plastic applicator. Press it in place using your laminate roller. Liquid contact cement is the best adhesive for bonding. Put it on particleboard or plywood or even cover old laminates with it.

Clean the back face of the laminate with mineral spirits to remove any contaminants or dirt that could. Wipe off any dust or debris from your laminate and the plywood. If you are using pre glued end caps all you need to do is heat a clothes iron place the laminate against the edge and iron back and forth. I wanted a nice laminated working surface for my pro.

Be sure the area is clean and completely dry or the laminate won t stick. Then pull out the center dowel and press down firmly. Set it against the countertop. For example a work counter in a craft room may need to be 24 36 inches 61 0 91 4 cm.