Iron cap onto the end of the countertop with a back and forth motion.
Iron on laminate end caps.
This detailed step by step tutorial walks you through the entire process from sta.
Adding an end cap to the countertop customcraft provides you with do it yourself countertops and laminates that offer a freedom from today s sky rocketing r.
Cover the exposed end of the countertop with a layer of wood glue.
If your countertop has an exposed end that doesn t butt against a wall or into a corner you need to finish it by applying a laminate end cap a piece of the laminate surface that covers the exposed end of the countertop substrate.
Required tools are a hammer masking tape household iron wooden block with cloth fine tooth file and sand paper.
Instructions on how to install an end cap onto customcraft laminate from mm countertops and menards.
Center and press the buildup strip into place.
Turn the kitchen countertop on its head on a flat dry surface this is crucial for preserving the finish of a new countertop.
Pour a long layer of wood glue along the edge of the countertop where the end caps have to be installed.
Complete instructions are included in the end.
Installing end caps along the kitchen countertop.
Finish trimming with a fine file applying pressure only on the up strokes.
Learn how to make and install a laminate countertop end cap from an offcut.
Applying end caps to apply end caps set household iron at medium heat.
The endcap kit contains 1 left hand end cap 1 right hand end cap 2 build up end strips 2 backsplash build up blocks 1 package of nails as well as the instructions on the back of the package.