Wilsonart 7974K123504896 Installation Guide
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1. from the top or bottom of the laminate when cutting Use the remaining material to cut strips for the edges in the same manner as stated above HC0008 2005 Wilsonart International ountert Guid rication Laminating the edges Using WA800 Aerosol or a 1 brush with WA600 apply adhesive to the backside of the laminate edge strips and double coat the edge of the substrate see drawing B Do not apply adhesive to top surface at this time Allow adhesive to dry Important Once the adhesive is ready to bond if any contact is made between the backside of the laminate and the edge of the substrate they will bond immediately B 4 Be very careful to align each laminate e piece with the substrate prior to the surfaces touching Starting at one end of the edge start applying the edge strip with excess laminate extending above the top side of the counter Use a hard rubber J roller to apply uni form pressure along the entire edge strip see drawing C C 5 off the excess laminate protruding above the substrate surface bee drawing D Areas that cannot be routed may be filed smooth When filing never drag a file out toward the decorative surface of the laminate Doing so can result in chipping of the color pattern Using the laminate trimmer router trim 6 Laminating the top Spread the adhesive on the substrate using your adhesive roller Gee drawing E Two thin coats on the surface are bett2. er than one heavy coat One hundred percent adhesive coverage is required each coat Before applying a second coat make sure that the first coat is dry Allow adhesive on both components to dry F Position the dowel rods on the top surface the front edge bee drawing F Position the laminate carefully over the substrate Starting at one end of approximately 12 apart perpendicular to the counter start removing the dowels one at a time while holding the laminate in place Use a hard rubber 3 J roller to apply uniform pressure across the entire countertop Apply pressure to every inch of the surface for a complete and lasting bond 9 Route off the laminate overhangs with the router and flush trim bit The radius left by the routing process in any inside corner should remain A radius on an inside corner minimum 1 8 will strengthen the corner Use a file to remove sharp edges and sharp outside corners 1 Clean off excess adhesive with e Wilsonart 121 Cleaner and a clean white cloth Acetone is also an option Note Cutouts for sinks and cooktops may be made with a jigsaw and a fine tooth blade Sand the cutouts smooth with a file or sandpaper Holes for faucets may be made with a hole saw To test the adhesive for appropriate dry time lightly touch the adhesive with your finger If the adhesive feels tacky yet does not stick to your finger it is ready to bond Refer to adhes
3. ive manufacturer directions DAM Wilsonart Laminate
4. oltYourself What you will need to make a new laminate countertop Tools minimum requirements e Trim router e 3 9 paint adhesive roller with cover 1 8 nap Flush trim router bit carbide tips e 1 paint brush china bristle no sponge brushes e File 1 4 dowel rods 36 long one for every 12 of countertop 3 hard rubber J roller Sanding block with 80 grit sandpaper Optional tools e Circular saw with fine tooth carbide blade e Scoring knife e Laminate scissors Recommended substrates 5 8 or 3 4 thickness e Particle board e Medium density fiberboard MDF e Plywood with one A face Application Instructions Here are step by step directions Read carefully before beginning your project If you have questions please contact the Wilsonart hotline at 800 433 3222 Make sure the Wilsonart Laminate and the surface you are covering are clean dry and smooth Do not laminate over paint varnish or old covering Cutting your laminate On the laminate sheet mark dimensions 1 2 larger than the size of the surface to be covered substrate to allow for trimming after bonding Place a strip of masking tape over the cut line to prevent chipping Mark the line on the tape and cut through tape and laminate at the same time when using a scoring knife ee drawing A When using a circular saw cutting from the bottom side of the laminate will elimi nate chipping of the decorative surface Use a router
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