1. Countertop Renovation
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I.D. #
December 3, 2007

2. Tools/Materials Used for Installation
Framing Square
Hammer
Screwdrivers
Measuring Tape
Drill with Assorted Bits Including Screwdriver Bits
Utility Knife
Heat Gun
Jigsaw
Circular Saw
Caulk Gun
Laminate Countertop
End Cap Kit
Safety Glasses
(Figure 1) Tool Belt

3. How to Remove the Existing Countertop
Shut all power off in the vicinity of the countertops
Water supply, including hot and cold water and all other water valves, need to be shut off
Drain lines need to be turned off, as well
Disconnect all sink attachments and lift sink out of the countertop
Disconnect all other appliances that may be stored underneath the countertop

4. Removing Countertops Continued…
All drawers and screws that are holding the countertops in place should be removed at this time
After the caulk is scored then lift and remove the countertop from the cabinets
(Figure 3) Removing The Countertop
(Figure 2) Removing Screws From Countertop

5. Countertop Selection
The new countertops can either be purchased from a home improvement store, or a person can have the countertops custom made for his or her own preference.
(Figure 4) Countertop Selection At a Ware House

6. Installing the New Countertops
Mark the bottom side of the countertop at the appropriate length using a framing square
Placing To determine the measurements for the new countertop the distance of the cabinets have to be measured; be sure to leave a bit of overhang
(Figure 5) Overhang Diagram

7. Installing the New Countertops, cont’d.
Placing masking tape on the top of the countertop will limit chipping when cutting the countertop
A straight edge is clamped on the countertop to be used as a guide for a circular saw
(Figure 6) Straight Edge Being Used
For A Guide

8. Installing the New Countertops, cont’d.
The countertop is then cut using the circular saw with a laminate blade
An end cap is then attached to the countertop’s edge.
(Figure 7) End Caps
On Countertops

9. Installing the New Countertops, cont’d.
Pre-drill the corner brackets, and then use screws to secure the countertop to the cabinets
Mark the placement of the sink using a framing square
In the four corners, drill holes, and use a jigsaw to connect the corners; masking tape on the base of the jigsaw prevents scratching the surface

10. Installing the New Countertops, cont’d.
(Figure 9) Sink Cut Out In a Countertop
(Figure 8) Brackets Supporting
a Glass Countertop

11. Installing the New Countertops, cont’d.
Reconnect the clamps when the sink is in place. Connect anything else in place, like a bead of caulk around the sink ,where the backsplash meets the wall run a bead of caulk
Check for leaks when the water supply is turned on; turn the power back on

12. Installing the New Countertops, cont’d.
(Figure 11) Caulking a Backsplash
Into Place
(Figure 10) Caulking a Sink Into Place

13. Finish Product of Renovated Countertops
(Figure 12) Finish Products
Of Newly Designed
Countertops

14. Works Cited
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Information Reference
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