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How to install laminate countertops

Step-by-step instructions on how to install a pre-made plastic laminate countertop in your kitchen or bathroom.
Using a two or four-foot level, make sure the tops of all the kitchen cabinets are flush and level—from front to back and side to side. If your cabinets are not level, see if you can correct them ...
Most floors in homes—old or new—have a tendency to be out of level. The “dead level” installation of kitchen base cabinets relative to the room and one another is absolutely critical for the long-term ...