What To Use To Cut Laminate Countertop. Cut-Outs Drill pilot holes. These steel blades have many small and sharp teeth for cleaner cuts.
File or sand. Cut the 12-inch woodblocks to size after turning the two pieces of countertop over. Attach the woodblock to the underside of the laminate with 1-14-inch screws.
Likewise if you need to make a rounded cut of any kind youll need to use a jigsaw or a band saw.
Because a circular saw can produce jagged edges and chip the laminate your best bet is to lay the laminate face-side down and cut from the back to the front. Likewise if you need to make a rounded cut of any kind youll need to use a jigsaw or a band saw. To combat this tearing effect be sure to use a saw blade designed specifically for cutting laminate or particle board. Sheets are typically 116 inch thick and are usually installed on a substrate of plywood or medium-density fiberboard with contact cement.