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How to install laminate countertops

Step-by-step instructions on how to install a pre-made plastic laminate countertop in your kitchen or bathroom.
It’s essential to remove all items from the kitchen cabinets, including appliances and shelves. Use a drill to unscrew the cabinets from the walls and/or from each other before gently detaching them ...
Most floors in homes—old or new—have a tendency to be out of level. The “dead level” installation of kitchen base cabinets relative to the room and one another is absolutely critical for the long-term ...