How To Cut a Hole For A Sink In A Laminate Countertop

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With a Little guidance and some patience you can easily cut out a correctly sized hole for any sink in a laminate countertop. Having the right tools is critical in addition to a proven plan of attack. I will walk you through a step-by-step process of cutting a hole in a new laminate countertop.
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@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

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@sinkpink4340 Жыл бұрын

Why did you cut the length off upside down and the sink hole right side up

@AnArchyzAch Жыл бұрын

@@sinkpink4340 because the circular saw blade cuts upwards so if you cut from the bottom it won't chip the top and the jigsaw blades he used cut downward and is less likely to chip from the top.

@robinrowe8025 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you my husband past away and it's been around 20 years since my husband cut out a hole for the sink he cut it a little to big so . I'll try to cut this one better . I got used cabinet's and strip them and refinish them . Put them in I got the plumbing ready all by my self .

@dianacarter3212 23 күн бұрын

Lolol!

@PreferredMethods 11 күн бұрын

Let’s go, ladies!

@old_timey_prospector 6 ай бұрын

Simple and straightforward videos like these are unbelievably helpful for making quick reference without having to comb through a 38 minute video essay about the history of flat surfaces. I'm bookmarking this one.

@robertadouglas454 3 жыл бұрын

This video is exactly what I needed. Well done. Covers the blade, and the support for the center piece so no damage is done to the remaining section. What a life saver. Thanks.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Roberta, happy we could help 👍. Best of luck on the project.

@carvalhowagner100 Жыл бұрын

Great job buddy!!

@TheDrumhead54 21 күн бұрын

Thanks for the video. I’m doing this for the first time. Your video instructions help a great deal!

@huppy9876 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Very good you pointed out best to check clearance between jigsaw and backsplash before you begin to cut.. If not enough room I would suggest turning countertop over and cutting from the underside but tape finished side to minimize chips. Thanks for posting, a big help, off to check clearance right now and continue on. I made my own template out of large piece of cardboard for those that need to make one. Cheers.

@AllBikesGreatAndSmall 2 жыл бұрын

Good call on the support to stop it snapping. I hadn't thought of that, so you've probably saved me a disaster. Thanks

@Kwahl7 3 жыл бұрын

Well Done!! looking to do the same thing and this was a very helpful example. Wasn't sure if I wanted to take this on myself or hire someone but feel better about doing it myself after watching the video. Thanks!

@andreb.8266 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I learned quite a bit, the first sink I had done years ago I made holes for the tap but I saw you put them directly on the sink, I will do the same as you for the one I had to do today.

@TGS2AUSA2024 2 ай бұрын

I watched your cutting the countertop length video. This was the other half of the equation. Thank You Great video?

@mattedwards4533 Жыл бұрын

This is a good video for a novice. I would have done it different but I have installed several counter tops and I am aware of possible mistakes one can make. You made it clear for anyone to be able to install a counter top! Good video.

@SOLowBRead 9 ай бұрын

What would you have done different?

@mattedwards4533 9 ай бұрын

@@SOLowBRead If one hasn't done any sink installation it would be wise to follow this mans instructions. If you do it for a living you will learn how to take less steps .

@RINGOTVReactions 2 жыл бұрын

Good job. I'm installing a new countertop and sink. Heading to Home D to pick up my Jigsaw, sink and cabinet/supplies.

@nikolaydrobkov4242 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video I got a lot of new I didn't know . Especially about cutting blade .

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that will help a TON! 👍

@mundlkalli4396 3 жыл бұрын

Great demo and easy to follow instruction. I am planning on doing this for the first time. I was going to put up a squared backing ,instead of a rounded off one. Is that an issue? also should that particular backing flush up with the backflashing or should it be over it? Thank you again for a great instruction . Especially how to utilize the tape,templet and measuring the gap from the back to the plate of the jig saw

@ajl9791 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, procrastinating cutting my new countertop… great pro tips. Saved me a lot time and possible damage.

@godbluffvdgg 2 жыл бұрын

Good demonstration of one of the ways to cut a post formed top...I use a circular saw for the open areas...The back of the sink part, I use my Jiggy...I leave a little meat on the corners and finish them with the jiggy, so I can hold the piece when the last cut is done... Good health to you and yours...

@shanedykes8209 3 жыл бұрын

Made me feel much more prepared for this project. Very likeable guy and no nonsense presentation.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shane 👍

@babylonlord Жыл бұрын

Definitely the correct blade for the job, went through the countertop plus 3/8" plywood support. Ordered online from HD, arrived lickety split :) Thanks for the vid.

@SOLowBRead 9 ай бұрын

"Lickety Split" Nice. It's time that Phrase made its comeback. Good call Boss

@chrisdejong4971 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. Putting the 2 x 4 across to relieve the weight is one thing I would not have thought of. By the way nice bike. I just bought my Sirrius Carbon Fiber bike this year.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, I need to brush the dust off that bike and get out on a trail 👍

@michaelfrazier6597 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Broski. First time doing this and u made it e z enuff for a 5th grader.

@octaviansol6078 2 ай бұрын

Oh mate, thank you for your video, you made it look so straightforward, can't wait to have a crack at it as doing my own job with the worktop! 👌

@hexhex7220 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great tips. Feel so much more confident. Cheers

@christopherdekonstrukt444 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip about the 2 x 4, I'd hate to have to remake my countertop because of the laminate snapping due to the weight of the mostly cut out piece.

@julesball1541 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Now I know how and what to do, plus the visual on the blades was great too! Thank you

@EverydayHomeRepairs 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jules!

@tjmacsindustries 3 жыл бұрын

I second the great reveal on the teeth angle- I’m about to do a laminated bamboo (not bamboo laminate ^^) do you know if you can get longer horizontal teeth blades? It’s about 2” thick so prolly need a longer one than you had there.

@sonle9984 8 ай бұрын

very clear explaination video. love how you explain indepth detail the type of blade need to use for the jigsaw to avoid chips. I'm a newbie so this tips helps alot 👍

@EverydayHomeRepairs 7 ай бұрын

Those blades will make a big difference and best of luck on the project.

@tomharvey704 3 жыл бұрын

Nice call on the 2x4 to hold up the piece already cut

@denisedix4275 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your help!!! This video was a life-saver.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Denise, glad the video helped out. We have several other laminate countertop videos on this playlist which might be relevant depending on your project. kzfaq.info/sun/PLj9rGlCZDWK7_04olh7tQYe3fzVRmrsCl Best of luck!

@eddiegross7946 2 ай бұрын

Great advise very helpful

@TheMomentEnds1 7 ай бұрын

Great tips, thanks.

@LeoRousseau 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate this video more than you will ever know! You gave me the know how on cutting in for my kitchen sink in the next week or so. Thank you!

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

No problem Leo, always makes the job a TON easier when you can see it done once prior to jumping in. Let me know if you have any questions and best of luck on the project.

@carltrummer9103 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for this video and advices. Have a great day.

@flygirlhomestaging 2 жыл бұрын

I was going to hire this out, but because of your video, I believe I'll do this myself! THANK YOU!

@EverydayHomeRepairs 2 жыл бұрын

Great, best of luck with the project!

@Scratchingforcash 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video! I’m cutting one today! Wish me luck!!

@stevenmccallan9202 3 жыл бұрын

Well done. I really like the rosin paper idea.

@Efomawuli_k_s 6 ай бұрын

Great help! Thx

@espservis6517 4 жыл бұрын

Sir, I am so thankful for this advice. My job sometimes requires to enlarge holes in laminated countertops for installing new built-in cookers. And laminated part always became chipped and I was worried because from aesthetic it looked awful. But not anymore. I bought exact jig saw blades, tested them this weekend on more different laminated parts and the cut is totally clean without any single chip. Many thanks for your instructions and greetings from Slovenia.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 4 жыл бұрын

Nice, glad it helped and great to get some comments from Slovenia 🇸🇮 👍

@thedude5395 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I was thinking way too hard about it for sure.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck with the project!

@jamesphillippe3653 8 ай бұрын

Thanks this was a great tutorial, it helped me a lot.

@thomashubbard1673 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent demonstration, filled with good tips.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas 👍

@vinylmassacre1659 4 ай бұрын

Cool was looking for this exactly thanks

@Believer78a 2 ай бұрын

Very helpful.

@hyfyre4704 2 жыл бұрын

The tip on the board getting attached to the cutout piece was helpful.

@JoseLuna-qn6yd 3 жыл бұрын

You helped me out so much man! new subscriber!

@Mynameisjoof 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Very informative. You make it look so easy...but I think we will be able to do this project ourselves

@EverydayHomeRepairs 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Jeff, let me know if you have any questions and best of luck on the project!

@Mynameisjoof 4 жыл бұрын

@@EverydayHomeRepairs What size spade drill bit did you use?

@EverydayHomeRepairs 4 жыл бұрын

@@Mynameisjoof 5/8" is what I used.

@Themeparkpirate 4 жыл бұрын

exactly what i am looking for.. thanks

@EverydayHomeRepairs 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Redd!

@floorsbyfolts 4 жыл бұрын

Great video I watched the other one on cutting to size big help!

@EverydayHomeRepairs 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Jason, glad the videos helped. I have a couple more in this playlist kzfaq.info/sun/PLj9rGlCZDWK7_04olh7tQYe3fzVRmrsCl which will help with end caps and giving an overview of the whole process of installing start to finish. Best of luck with your project!

@michaelcasey3362 2 жыл бұрын

These are fantastic.

@rickgonzales7914 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. It's helpful.👍

@ricdavis7033 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. Learned a few things...

@debcecotti8273 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Super helpful,

@caleblauber1441 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. Gave me a lot of confidence to be able to do this on my own!

@EverydayHomeRepairs 2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck on the project.

@ricksaragoza7809 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the help

@EverydayHomeRepairs 7 ай бұрын

You bet!

@positivevibrations.4607 2 жыл бұрын

Good job.

@alexismcnear6433 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great information. My next project!!

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck!

@burlsmith2268 2 жыл бұрын

This helped a lot.. Good Job

@juanzepeda728 2 жыл бұрын

Very good video ! Thanks help me a lot

@hots4jc 2 жыл бұрын

So glad I watched this. I almost did a big mistake on my countertop.

@BRADMURPHY103 3 жыл бұрын

Great video man! Very informative!

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brad 👍

@larkinmadden7500 3 жыл бұрын

Super helpful. Thank you!

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Larkin!

@hannitups2365 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this

@jwithlightbrownhair 3 жыл бұрын

Really helpful as hubby is doing ours tommorow.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

Great, best of luck!

@00bdog00 Жыл бұрын

I like the 1x4 support idea

@handymanhoney-do6881 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have to cut a 3” x 1/2” slit in a laminate desktop for a monitor bracket. I was thinking of using some combination of an oscillating multi tool and a Dremmel but a laminate blade on a jigsaw looks best.

@EverydayHomeRepairs Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that should work well for your project, best of luck!

@bluelude2001 2 жыл бұрын

Great. Some great tips in here!

@lanceamerica9405 8 ай бұрын

Excellent video!

@dianerusso7150 3 жыл бұрын

New Subscriber! Thank you for a direct, no nonsense video, especially appreciate your sharing the links to the tools that helped you to be successful! The 2x4 support was such a great tip! Thank you.

@timeoutant 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff, thank you

@codemiester24 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. Is there a specific bit or style you recommend for drilling the circular holes for the faucet?

@swami316 3 жыл бұрын

It is Great video you show how to cut the sink table top

@josejzamora5955 3 жыл бұрын

You're video was a life saver thanks...

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help, thanks Jose!

@ttothet1807 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect video, thanks!

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@mikenunke1238 2 жыл бұрын

the brace is the best idea, had not considered that.

@robertboyle8849 2 жыл бұрын

First of all thanks for the video. I feel more confident to put in a new countertop. My problem is that my countertop is 8’ 2.5”. Is there something I can do to fill the gap or should I get a 10’ countertop and Make it a solid piece?

@d.a.castro4659 3 жыл бұрын

What type of glue would you use to glue two corners together. Such as a L shaped counter top

@luis.e.moreno 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! What is the size of the spade bit you are using?

@jaydavis2111 3 жыл бұрын

I watched to see how you caught the cut off and had a real "I'm an idiot" moment. Considering this is exactly how I catch the cut off when I'm cutting in skylights and Sun tunnels at work. 😆

@esotericyetti327 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, decided to try Ikea for our countertops till we can afford stone. This is what I needed to see. Now I feel confident I can do this.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 4 жыл бұрын

Great, bang for the buck it is hard to beat laminate countertops.

@glasshalfempty1984 3 жыл бұрын

If you don't like maintenance, don't get a stone countertop. They are porous and need to be sealed regularly. There is a man made "stone" (I forget what it's called) that requires no maintenance... Either way, just keep that in mind if you care about maintenance vs maintenance free.

@Talran 3 жыл бұрын

@@EverydayHomeRepairs Just did this myself for our new stovetop, thanks!

@swordfishinc6556 3 жыл бұрын

great video. really helpful.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@cewmoore23 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! How did you determine the measurements where you were laying the painters tape? Is that the outer edge of the sink where it lays on top?

@mytree123 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU !!!🙂🎁

@nfamaradiatta2781 10 ай бұрын

Thanks

@icecreamladydriver1606 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel last night and subscribed. Very helpful videos. I wasn't home while the demolition was going on and no template was created from the old hole. How do I make a new template. Thanks.

@carolschrader3283 4 жыл бұрын

Very good video!!

@EverydayHomeRepairs 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carol.

@swami316 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice thank for showing me how to do i have to do my self

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck on your project!

@user-jw5zy1go7i 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the advice man

@EverydayHomeRepairs 11 ай бұрын

Any time!

@ma6475 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you awesome very helpful video

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help Victoria, best of luck on your project 👍.

@IgorSrdanovic 3 жыл бұрын

Nice bike!

@riffmeisterkl 2 жыл бұрын

Do you need to apply some silicone sealant to the exposed cutout to protect it from water?

@auntfloyd9408 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and great tips on this video.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@lucynahls2507 Жыл бұрын

How much clearance should I leave between the wall and faucet hole on new sink? Do I need to clear the back and front reinforcement piece under the laminate countertop when placing the template?

@Wahid3700 2 жыл бұрын

hi , do you have any video about installation of laminate sheets on the wallboard , i will be thanks

@ETHANWHATSUP 2 жыл бұрын

I bought that same counter from home depot for 50 bucks. Thanks for the info. I better get to work.

@mikealangaloe1774 5 ай бұрын

Any tips for re using an old sink? Like how to make a template for that.

@medwynroberts 3 жыл бұрын

Useful, thanks.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 👍

@ryans1683 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@EverydayHomeRepairs 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support Ryan, appreciate it!

@cdnpacker Жыл бұрын

2x4 tip is really good

@panachehackneys 5 ай бұрын

Do these specific tools cut well on the thick, solid Ikea laminate countertops?

@luis.e.moreno 2 жыл бұрын

Could I use this jigsaw instead, BLACK+DECKER Jig Saw, 4.5 -Amp (BDEJS300C)? Thanks!

@sequoiayoung1842 6 ай бұрын

How do you protect the counter from moisture? It didn't seem like you sealed the exposed edge or put anything down around the edge of the sink?

@ocaeocae Жыл бұрын

For the actual sink install, would you recommend using plumbers putty? Or is the silicone(?) enough to keep it sealed/ in place? I think a video on this process would be helpful as well!

@Choppa_Ya Жыл бұрын

if it’s installed flush against the counter, then a good Copper based silicone should be good enough for the outside edge of the sink. Plumbers putty should really be used for the sink drain if the manufacturer of the drain doesn’t supply their own waterproof flange.