Have you priced countertops lately? They ain't cheap! These days everyone has to have stone which is a relatively expensive material that is labor intensive to manufacture. So what do you do when you are on a budget? Well, one option is instantly dismissed today in our granite, marble and quartz world... laminate. Yeah, seriously, laminate! It's not what you remember, in fact they have some options that look like modern stone. The new stuff is really worth a look. In this video DIY Dane shows you how to install those blast-from-the-past countertops yourself and save a boatload of money!

00:00 Intro DIY budget countertop installation how to
01:19 Initial fit measurement & marking
02:04 Installing 3/4" countertop spacers
02:21 Marking the backsplash and countertop length for trimming
03:29 Removing excess material from the backsplash with a belt sander
04:30 Backsplash fit after trimming
04:44 Setting up to cut down the length of the countertop with a circular saw
06:24 Cutting the countertop with a circular saw
07:29 Installing the end cap kit
10:12 Trimming the end cap laminate with a router and flush trim bit
11:18 Joining the two countertop sections with a bolt kit & glue
12:30 Securing the countertops to the cabinets with screws
13:22 Cutting the hole for the kitchen sink with a jigsaw & reciprocating saw
17:40 Prepping and installing a drop in stainless steel kitchen sink
19:34 Caulking the backsplash
20:46 Conclusion & total price for this budget laminate countertop install


Check out the Budget Cabinet Install here:
https://youtu.be/DQSEdgnn60U

Laminate countertops at Lowe's:
https://www.lowes.com/search?searchTerm=laminate+countertops

Laminate Countertops at Home Depot:
https://www.homedepot.com/s/laminate%20countertop?NCNI-5

What Dane used:

Short countertop section:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/VT-Dimensions-Formica-6-ft-6319-fxrd-Miter-Cut-Laminate-Kitchen-Countertop/5001475575

Long countertop section:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/VT-Dimensions-Formica-10-ft-6319-fxrd-Miter-Cut-Laminate-Kitchen-Countertop/1001266890

End panel kit:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/VT-Dimensions-Ora-Laminate-End-Cap-Kit-in-Cafe-Azul-6319FXRD/5001475577

Bolt kit:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/VT-Dimensions-Silver-Laminate-Countertop-Miter-Bolt-Kit/1203443

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