Making Laminate Bevel Edge With Heat Gun

Diy instructions for constructing a laminate countertop with beveled edging and an undermount stainless steel sink.

Making laminate bevel edge with heat gun.

The exact temperature to which you must heat your laminate depends on the manufacturer and grade. You could also do other profiles as well. Bevelled edge laminate flooring. The 45 degree angle cut reflects light for a defined border that smartly frames your countertop.

Cut off will be included in shipment. Heat only the section you need to bend and keep the heat gun moving over that section without focusing on one spot too long. The flat back molding is glued directly to a standard 1 1 2 in. Laminate edge options decorative edges the difference is in the details.

However the forming temperature will be approximately 170 c 338 f. Thick countertop underlayment and the tongued back fits into a groove routed in the edge of a 3 4 in. Strong crisp angles enhance the solid stone look with a classic look and feel. Bevel on the top edge to expose the wood.

If too much heat is applied. Heat the laminate with a heat gun. Alternative methods for wood edges on laminate countertops i ve done an oak edge and laminated the top and edge then routered a 45deg. Shop our full range of bevelled edge laminates today.

I think it s a great idea and it actually looks easy to do. They sell special pre made edges that you can glue onto your countertops. You could even make a beveled edge of your own fasten it to the front then laminate the top. If you want a fancy ogee bevel or bullnose edge this is something you might want to look into.

Or thicker up to 1 1 2 in. Flat back and tongued back. A bevelled edge creates an element of dimension to your laminate floor. Over 650 popular patterns and finishes.

For a seamless round over edge some manufacturers call it half bull nose edge and others call it waterfall edge you need an adjustable heat gun that can maintain an even temp of 325 degrees to successfully soften the laminate sheet that needs to bend over the min 1 radius routed curved substrate edge. There is another way to do the edges of a laminate countertop that i just recently found out about. Bevel edge moldings are made of plastic laminate glued to medium density fiberboard mdf. Displaying 1 to 12 of 114 products.

Bevel edge countertop trim and countertop edging to match wilsonart and formica brand laminate. High quality beveled edging provides a beautiful finishing touch for any laminate countertop design.