Step-by-Step Pictures and Instructions to Install a Countertop

By David Radtke
Step-by-step instructions on how to install a pre-made plastic laminate countertop in your kitchen or bathroom. Read an overview of how to install a countertop.
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1. Measure the hollow space under your new countertop for the correct build-up height. Your manufacturer can supply build-up strips or you can cut them yourself. Our measurement was 3/4 in., so we used 1x2s as build-up strips.
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