Laminate Countertop - SubTop Basics - SECRETS to Professional Results

Learn the basics of how I install sub-tops for laminate countertops.
In this video, I build two short straight sub-tops.
One of the sub-tops has a sink hole to lay out and cut out.
The other one has a stove cut-out.
I show how to determine the thickness of blocking, or if it is needed at all.
See which size fasteners I use, and at what spacing.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to install a plastic laminate countertop? I have over 40 years experience, and I want to show you how I get the job done. Whether you are just curious about how it's done, or you already have experience installing laminate countertops, you may find this video fascinating. Take a look over my shoulder (or past my elbow) to see, up close, the trade secrets I use to get professional results.

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