How To Cut a Hole For A Sink In A Laminate Countertop

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With a Little guidance and some patience you can easily cut out a correctly sized hole for any sink in a laminate countertop. Having the right tools is critical in addition to a proven plan of attack. I will walk you through a step-by-step process of cutting a hole in a new laminate countertop.
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[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

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[@sinkpink4340]

Why did you cut the length off upside down and the sink hole right side up

[@AnArchyzAch]

​@@sinkpink4340 because the circular saw blade cuts upwards so if you cut from the bottom it won't chip the top and the jigsaw blades he used cut downward and is less likely to chip from the top.

[@robinrowe8025]

Thank you my husband past away and it's been around 20 years since my husband cut out a hole for the sink he cut it a little to big so . I'll try to cut this one better . I got used cabinet's and strip them and refinish them . Put them in I got the plumbing ready all by my self .

[@dianacarter3212]

Lolol!

[@PreferredMethods]

Let’s go, ladies!

[@old_timey_prospector]

Simple and straightforward videos like these are unbelievably helpful for making quick reference without having to comb through a 38 minute video essay about the history of flat surfaces. I'm bookmarking this one.

[@AllBikesGreatAndSmall]

Good call on the support to stop it snapping. I hadn't thought of that, so you've probably saved me a disaster. Thanks

[@robertadouglas454]

This video is exactly what I needed. Well done. Covers the blade, and the support for the center piece so no damage is done to the remaining section. What a life saver. Thanks.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Hey Roberta, happy we could help 👍. Best of luck on the project.

[@carvalhowagner100]

Great job buddy!!

[@mattedwards4533]

This is a good video for a novice. I would have done it different but I have installed several counter tops and I am aware of possible mistakes one can make. You made it clear for anyone to be able to install a counter top! Good video.

[@realSOLowKEY]

What would you have done different?

[@mattedwards4533]

@@realSOLowKEY If one hasn't done any sink installation it would be wise to follow this mans instructions. If you do it for a living you will learn how to take less steps .

[@RINGOTVReactions]

Good job. I'm installing a new countertop and sink. Heading to Home D to pick up my Jigsaw, sink and cabinet/supplies.

[@TGS2AUSA2024]

I watched your cutting the countertop length video. This was the other half of the equation. Thank You Great video?

[@flygirlhomestaging]

I was going to hire this out, but because of your video, I believe I'll do this myself! THANK YOU!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Great, best of luck with the project!

[@shanedykes8209]

Made me feel much more prepared for this project. Very likeable guy and no nonsense presentation.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks Shane 👍

[@TheDrumhead54]

Thanks for the video. I’m doing this for the first time. Your video instructions help a great deal!

[@tomharvey704]

Nice call on the 2x4 to hold up the piece already cut

[@huppy9876]

Excellent. Very good you pointed out best to check clearance between jigsaw and backsplash before you begin to cut.. If not enough room I would suggest turning countertop over and cutting from the underside but tape finished side to minimize chips. Thanks for posting, a big help, off to check clearance right now and continue on. I made my own template out of large piece of cardboard for those that need to make one. Cheers.

[@octaviansol6078]

Oh mate, thank you for your video, you made it look so straightforward, can't wait to have a crack at it as doing my own job with the worktop! 👌

[@godbluffvdgg]

Good demonstration of one of the ways to cut a post formed top...I use a circular saw for the open areas...The back of the sink part, I use my Jiggy...I leave a little meat on the corners and finish them with the jiggy, so I can hold the piece when the last cut is done... Good health to you and yours...

[@nikolaydrobkov4242]

Thank you for this video I got a lot of new I didn't know . Especially about cutting blade .

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Yeah, that will help a TON! 👍

[@sonle9984]

very clear explaination video. love how you explain indepth detail the type of blade need to use for the jigsaw to avoid chips. I'm a newbie so this tips helps alot 👍

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Those blades will make a big difference and best of luck on the project.

[@christopherdekonstrukt444]

Thanks for the tip about the 2 x 4, I'd hate to have to remake my countertop because of the laminate snapping due to the weight of the mostly cut out piece.

[@LeoRousseau]

I appreciate this video more than you will ever know! You gave me the know how on cutting in for my kitchen sink in the next week or so. Thank you!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

No problem Leo, always makes the job a TON easier when you can see it done once prior to jumping in. Let me know if you have any questions and best of luck on the project.

[@babylonlord]

Definitely the correct blade for the job, went through the countertop plus 3/8" plywood support. Ordered online from HD, arrived lickety split :) Thanks for the vid.

[@realSOLowKEY]

"Lickety Split" Nice. It's time that Phrase made its comeback. Good call Boss

[@hyfyre4704]

The tip on the board getting attached to the cutout piece was helpful.

[@esotericyetti327]

Thanks, decided to try Ikea for our countertops till we can afford stone. This is what I needed to see. Now I feel confident I can do this.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Great, bang for the buck it is hard to beat laminate countertops.

[@glasshalfempty1984]

If you don't like maintenance, don't get a stone countertop. They are porous and need to be sealed regularly. There is a man made "stone" (I forget what it's called) that requires no maintenance... Either way, just keep that in mind if you care about maintenance vs maintenance free.

[@Talran]

@@EverydayHomeRepairs Just did this myself for our new stovetop, thanks!

[@espservis6517]

Sir, I am so thankful for this advice. My job sometimes requires to enlarge holes in laminated countertops for installing new built-in cookers. And laminated part always became chipped and I was worried because from aesthetic it looked awful. But not anymore. I bought exact jig saw blades, tested them this weekend on more different laminated parts and the cut is totally clean without any single chip. Many thanks for your instructions and greetings from Slovenia.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Nice, glad it helped and great to get some comments from Slovenia 🇸🇮 👍

[@chrisdejong4971]

Thanks for the tips. Putting the 2 x 4 across to relieve the weight is one thing I would not have thought of. By the way nice bike. I just bought my Sirrius Carbon Fiber bike this year.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Hey Chris, I need to brush the dust off that bike and get out on a trail 👍

[@MAGAMAN]

To support the center, you can also just gut a hand sized piece out and use that for a hand hold. Just make sure its not in the path you are going to be cutting, so you have as many fingers when you are done as you started with.

[@mikenunke1238]

the brace is the best idea, had not considered that.

[@michaelfrazier6597]

Thank you Broski. First time doing this and u made it e z enuff for a 5th grader.

[@ajl9791]

Thanks man, procrastinating cutting my new countertop… great pro tips. Saved me a lot time and possible damage.

[@julesball1541]

Great video! Now I know how and what to do, plus the visual on the blades was great too! Thank you

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks Jules!

[@tjmacsindustries]

I second the great reveal on the teeth angle- I’m about to do a laminated bamboo (not bamboo laminate ^^) do you know if you can get longer horizontal teeth blades? It’s about 2” thick so prolly need a longer one than you had there.

[@Scratchingforcash]

Very informative video! I’m cutting one today! Wish me luck!!

[@hots4jc]

So glad I watched this. I almost did a big mistake on my countertop.

[@tooltroll]

When I worked in building maintenance in apartments, we'd just drill our four corner holes with a 1-1/2"-ish hole saw, flip it over and use the regular jigsaw blade from the underside. No chips or delamination ever!

[@00bdog00]

I like the 1x4 support idea

[@jwithlightbrownhair]

Really helpful as hubby is doing ours tommorow.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Great, best of luck!

[@Kwahl7]

Well Done!! looking to do the same thing and this was a very helpful example. Wasn't sure if I wanted to take this on myself or hire someone but feel better about doing it myself after watching the video. Thanks!

[@andreb.8266]

Thank you, I learned quite a bit, the first sink I had done years ago I made holes for the tap but I saw you put them directly on the sink, I will do the same as you for the one I had to do today.

[@dianacarter3212]

Thank you! You make it look so freaking easy! I paid $200 plus tax and delivery on mine! I can NOT F IT UP! I'm sure I will! Im gonna die! Im tryin to do it on a budget If I call someone to do it, its gonna be like 200 to 300 dollars!

[@ETHANWHATSUP]

I bought that same counter from home depot for 50 bucks. Thanks for the info. I better get to work.

[@handymanhoney-do6881]

Thank you! I have to cut a 3” x 1/2” slit in a laminate desktop for a monitor bracket. I was thinking of using some combination of an oscillating multi tool and a Dremmel but a laminate blade on a jigsaw looks best.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Yeah, that should work well for your project, best of luck!

[@leonnoble9422]

Great video took away ALL my fears.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Hey Leon, happy to help and best of luck on the project.

[@leonnoble9422]

@@EverydayHomeRepairs Can you advise me how to cut my countertop for my sink without a template?

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

@@leonnoble9422 are you using an existing sink and removing it from an old countertop? I used my old countertop and used red rosin paper that is usually used for protecting flooring on rehab / construction projects. Then I just ran my finger along the edge of the hole to crease the paper and that is the line I followed to cut out the template you saw in the video. Would that work for you situation?

[@Mynameisjoof]

Great video! Very informative. You make it look so easy...but I think we will be able to do this project ourselves

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Hey Jeff, let me know if you have any questions and best of luck on the project!

[@Mynameisjoof]

@@EverydayHomeRepairs What size spade drill bit did you use?

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

@@Mynameisjoof 5/8" is what I used.

[@hexhex7220]

Thanks for all the great tips. Feel so much more confident. Cheers

[@carltrummer9103]

Thank you very much for this video and advices. Have a great day.

[@jaydavis2111]

I watched to see how you caught the cut off and had a real "I'm an idiot" moment. Considering this is exactly how I catch the cut off when I'm cutting in skylights and Sun tunnels at work. 😆

[@caleblauber1441]

Nice. Gave me a lot of confidence to be able to do this on my own!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Best of luck on the project.

[@canyoncrow11]

A Bosch router with new blades works great I worked at Ware Suite Distributors in Mass, for about 5 years

[@youtubeuploads7208]

REALLY like the countertop and want something just like it for my kitchen and I have 2 beside the stove countertops and one little wider countertop which my microwave sits on with underneath cabinets.. that I want to do this with. I am thinking of buying a jig saw and the tools just to do this myself.... thanks for this great video for DIY'ers like myself... I am a woman. :-)

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Happy to help and best of luck!

[@josejzamora5955]

You're video was a life saver thanks...

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Happy to help, thanks Jose!

[@alliehunter9896]

Thank you. Exactly what I have to do myself. A woman alone. I can do this!!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Nice Allie, way to take on this project. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@alliehunter9896]

@@EverydayHomeRepairs first of many questions I'm sure. My new makita jigsaw reads ' use only B type blades". Are the ones you suggested B type? Googling B type I don't find that description. What is a B type?? Confused. Thanks

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

@@alliehunter9896 I am no professional for sure but I think there are 2 types of shanks: T-Shank and U-Shank. The blades in this link are the ones I used and are T-shank amzn.to/2W3Hmf7

[@LeoRousseau]

Yes you can, Allie!

[@cdnpacker]

2x4 tip is really good

[@jamesphillippe3653]

Thanks this was a great tutorial, it helped me a lot.

[@ocaeocae]

For the actual sink install, would you recommend using plumbers putty? Or is the silicone(?) enough to keep it sealed/ in place? I think a video on this process would be helpful as well!

[@Choppa_Ya]

if it’s installed flush against the counter, then a good Copper based silicone should be good enough for the outside edge of the sink. Plumbers putty should really be used for the sink drain if the manufacturer of the drain doesn’t supply their own waterproof flange.

[@alexismcnear6433]

Thanks for the great information. My next project!!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Best of luck!

[@thedude5395]

Thanks for the video! I was thinking way too hard about it for sure.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Best of luck with the project!

[@MAGAMAN]

That's where my jigsaw went! I've been looking all over for that thing and apparently you have it! I just had to buy a garbage Ryobi (cheapest they had at HD) for twice the price of the Black and Decker I had.

[@swami316]

Very nice thank for showing me how to do i have to do my self

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Best of luck on your project!

[@BRADMURPHY103]

Great video man! Very informative!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks Brad 👍

[@johnvaldes8725]

i have the exact same project planned next week and it's my first time. Thank you for making this video. Very helpful. Very detailed.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

You bet, make sure you get those blades from Bosch for your jigsaw. They will make a big difference.

[@thomashubbard1673]

Excellent demonstration, filled with good tips.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks Thomas 👍

[@megalodonseancasey8429]

If the new sink is bigger than the old sink you may have to cut from below the countertop so the backsplash won't be in the way of the Jigsaw

[@stevenmccallan9202]

Well done. I really like the rosin paper idea.

[@ricksaragoza7809]

Thanks for the help

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

You bet!

[@eddiegross7946]

Great advise very helpful

[@denisedix4275]

Thanks so much for your help!!! This video was a life-saver.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Awesome Denise, glad the video helped out. We have several other laminate countertop videos on this playlist which might be relevant depending on your project. kzbin.info/aero/PLj9rGlCZDWK7_04olh7tQYe3fzVRmrsCl Best of luck!

[@swami316]

It is Great video you show how to cut the sink table top

[@olemengenge]

I souscribe... thank from the new homeowner

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Welcome to the channel 👍

[@mundlkalli4396]

Great demo and easy to follow instruction. I am planning on doing this for the first time. I was going to put up a squared backing ,instead of a rounded off one. Is that an issue? also should that particular backing flush up with the backflashing or should it be over it? Thank you again for a great instruction . Especially how to utilize the tape,templet and measuring the gap from the back to the plate of the jig saw

[@joelfelisa4228]

I hope i do a good job with cutting the top for the sink

[@har8397]

You rock! Wonder how to make this cut for a corner mounted sink

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Hmmm, that would make things a bit more interesting.

[@ladellp5135]

This would have been a great video if he showed us how he determined the marked areas to cut at the top of this video. Templates are one thing, but positioning the templates is something else. People that makes these types of videos should never cut informational corners, no matter how insignificant they may seem. Ommitting any detail from a project could stop progress dead in it's tracks for someone who is not familiar with the project. Food for thought. Now I need to go and figure out why he choose that spot of the countertop to make his marks. Thank you.

[@auntfloyd9408]

Very helpful and great tips on this video.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks!

[@ThemeParkPirate]

exactly what i am looking for.. thanks

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

You’re welcome Redd!

[@TheMomentEnds1]

Great tips, thanks.

[@dianerusso7150]

New Subscriber! Thank you for a direct, no nonsense video, especially appreciate your sharing the links to the tools that helped you to be successful! The 2x4 support was such a great tip! Thank you.

[@stevenorcutt7299]

Your video made it look easy sadly my 65 year old house wasn't so easy.

[@ttothet1807]

Perfect video, thanks!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

You're welcome!

[@rickgonzales7914]

Thanks for the video. It's helpful.👍

[@burlsmith2268]

This helped a lot.. Good Job

[@ricdavis7033]

Thanks for the info. Learned a few things...

[@juanzepeda728]

Very good video ! Thanks help me a lot

[@floorsbyfolts]

Great video I watched the other one on cutting to size big help!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Hey Jason, glad the videos helped. I have a couple more in this playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLj9rGlCZDWK7_04olh7tQYe3fzVRmrsCl which will help with end caps and giving an overview of the whole process of installing start to finish. Best of luck with your project!

[@austinroberson8]

Good info on the blade man. Didn’t know there was a special blade for cutting laminate. I have used a metal blade but did get some chips in it. Flipping a house right now and solid surface isn’t in the budget. Also those blades are twice as expensive at Home Depot. I will order thanks!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Nice Austin, congrats on the real estate investing. I have a Condo flip going on right now. Join up in our Facebook group under the same name as the channel and add some pics of your progress. Have a video dropping tomorrow going over the steps of gluing down a new laminate sheet to a breakfast bar counter on the condo flip.

[@joemake5127]

Good morning After cutting how will I protect it from leakages

[@codemiester24]

Thank you for this video. Is there a specific bit or style you recommend for drilling the circular holes for the faucet?

[@mikealangaloe1774]

Any tips for re using an old sink? Like how to make a template for that.

[@williamgrantham7200]

Your better cutting it Formica side down if unsure of your measurements put a temp paper on the top make your marks and reverse it and the bottom use a hole saw on 4 corners then circular saw on straight areas then a jig

[@mytree123]

THANK YOU !!!🙂🎁

[@michaelcasey3362]

These are fantastic.

[@user-jw5zy1go7i]

Thank you for the advice man

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Any time!

[@larkinmadden7500]

Super helpful. Thank you!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

You’re welcome Larkin!

[@JoseLuna-qn6yd]

You helped me out so much man! new subscriber!

[@sequoiayoung1842]

How do you protect the counter from moisture? It didn't seem like you sealed the exposed edge or put anything down around the edge of the sink?

[@diehardfan173]

I can’t seem to use a jigsaw when I cut on the back where the backing is… If I compensate for the jigsaw with then I run into the horizontal wood on the counter bottom. The way you did it seems that you cut it before you placed it on the counter so that wasn’t a problem. For me, cutting it aside from being over the. Counter would cause me a problem because I would think it wouldn’t be exactly where I am needing to be

[@bluelude2001]

Great. Some great tips in here!

[@Believer78a]

Very helpful.

[@TomKing93063]

How would you take care of the “cut” if you had an undermount sink? After the jigsaw cut, it leaves exposed wood or particle board, what do you do if you have an undermount sink ?

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Hey Tom, I probably wouldn't do a undermount sink when installing laminate counters. If I had to then I would get additional sheet laminate, contact cement, and then follow the process in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4DFi4xpjq5pd68

[@cewmoore23]

Thanks! How did you determine the measurements where you were laying the painters tape? Is that the outer edge of the sink where it lays on top?

[@debcecotti8273]

Great video. Super helpful,

[@positivevibrations.4607]

Good job.

[@robertboyle8849]

First of all thanks for the video. I feel more confident to put in a new countertop. My problem is that my countertop is 8’ 2.5”. Is there something I can do to fill the gap or should I get a 10’ countertop and Make it a solid piece?