Leave at least two inches of overhang on all sides of the projects.
Make own laminate countertop.
Cut strips of laminate to cover the edges of the countertop then cut a big piece to go on top.
Lay plastic laminate sheet on top of counter and make a rough cut with a laminate router.
Use trim router or table saw to cut 2 inch wide strips of laminate for covering the edges of the 1 inch thick counter.
Building your own laminate countertops may seem daunting but it s a manageable task when taken step by step.
Paint a laminate countertop.
When done right and properly sealed it looks really great and can be a great interim solution.
If you re on the fence about replacing your existing laminate countertops try painting them first.
Use a block plane to trim the build up strips flush with the counter edges.