How do you prepare and fit Arborite sheets?

Answer 1

If you are fitting them to an old countertop this is a good solution on 'right angle edge' counter tops. I've done a few, and first I wash the existing top with lacquer thinner to degrease it. I measure and cut the new top slightly larger if possible (rout those edges later) -If cutting apiece less than 48 inches, I scribe it on BOTH sides and snap it over a 2x4. If longer than 48 inches and there is room, I cut it on my portable tablesaw with a 'Plywood veneer blade'. This is a special 7 1/4 blade with NO 'offset' on the 120 teeth. That takes 2 steady handed people.

I use a spray contact adhesive called 'Sta-Put' - available where you buy laminates. There are a few kinds, but I like this best. -It usually takes 2 careful people to lay it on,starting at one end and smoothing it down firmly as you lay it. REMEMBER it sticks firmly as soon as you lay it -NO second chances. -I usually fit wood edging after routing the outer edge.