Mark cutout for self-rimming sink. Position the sink upside down on the countertop and trace its outline. Remove the sink and draw a cutting line 5⁄8" inside the sink outline.
Drill a starter hole just inside the cutting line. Make sink cutouts with a jigsaw. Support the cutout area from
below so that the falling cutout does not damage the cabinet.
Apply a bead of silicone caulk to the edges of the mitered countertop sections. Force the countertop pieces
tightly together.
From underneath the countertop, install and tighten miter take-up bolts. Position the countertop tightly against the wall and fasten it to the cabinets by driving wallboard screws up through the corner brackets and into the countertop (inset). Screws should be long enough to provide maximum holding power, but not long enough to puncture the laminate surface.
Seal the seam between the backsplash and the wall with silicone caulk. Smooth the bead with a wet fingertip. Wipe away excess caulk.
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