Set the depth on your circular saw to 1 8 in 0 32 cm deeper than the countertop.
Best way to cut sink hole in countertop.
This will allow the saw to cut cleanly through the whole countertop.
And that s how you cut a countertop for a sink.
For best results make a score cut on both sides of the countertop.
Measure the thickest part of the countertop and set your saw to just a bit deeper than that thickness.
If it doesn t fit i may need to do a little trimming with the jigsaw.
If the sink fits i m done.
Remove any leftover tape and admire your clean cut.
Cut a laminate countertop for a sink.
You can order your countertops pre cut including a hole for the sink but do so only if you know that all your measurements are absolutely positively dead on with.
Set the blade height to barely touch the material make the cut and flip the countertop over to repeat this score cut on the other side.
I lift out the cutout and then test fit the sink.
How to cut laminate countertop diy this is a short video demonstrating how to cut laminate formica countertop without chipping with a circular saw.
The single screw allows me to pivot the cleat as needed to finish the cut.
Cutting a large hole in the middle of your new laminate countertop may appear daunting but the process is straightfoward and simple.
How to cut out a sink hole in laminate countertops.