Bend laminate toward the scored line until the sheet breaks cleanly. For better control on narrow pieces, clamp a straightedge along the scored line before bending the laminate. Wear gloves to avoid being cut by the sharp edges.
Option: Some laminate installers prefer to cut laminate with special snips that resemble aviator snips. Available from laminate suppliers, the snips are faster than scoring and snapping, and they are less likely to cause cracks or tears in the material. You’ll still need to square the cut edges with a trimmer or router.
Create tight-piloted seams with plastic laminate by using a router and a straight bit to trim the edges that will butt together. Measure from the cutting edge of the bit to the edge of the router baseplate (A). Place the laminate on scrap wood and align edges. To guide the router, clamp a straightedge on the laminate at distance A plus 1⁄4", parallel to the laminate edge. Trim the laminate.
Apply laminate to the sides of the countertop first. Using a paint roller, apply two coats of contact cement to the edge of the countertop and one coat to the back of the laminate. Let cement dry according to manufacturer’s directions. Position the laminate carefully, and then press against the edge of the countertop. Bond the laminate to the countertop with a J-roller.
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