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03-29-2009, 10:16 AM
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bevel edge counter
whats the best way to cut a laminate counter bevel edge so i don;t see any seams?there will be 2 strips on the front edge,should i start at the bottom?
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03-30-2009, 09:07 AM
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I buy my beveled edge from Wilsonart. Cut a 1/4 inch groove in the front edge of the counter and install the front edge with the bevel with glue. Finish the top edge with 600 paper.
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03-30-2009, 10:32 AM
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Mike,
Assuming that the seams you are talking about is the black line of the laminate itself then the only way to hide it is with a miterfolded edge product. The company I use is Kuehn and they will make custom beveled edges out of just about any laminate out there. Without specialized equipment you would have a hard time doing it yourself.
The turn around time from the factory is 5 days and it runs about $33.00 for a 12' length. Just be careful the stuff is about as sharp as a razor blade.
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03-31-2009, 05:28 PM
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can i use regular laminate & maybe file the back edges a bit?
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03-31-2009, 05:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by miketturbo
can i use regular laminate & maybe file the back edges a bit?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bergstrom
Mike,
Assuming that the seams you are talking about is the black line of the laminate itself then the only way to hide it is with a miterfolded edge product. The company I use is Kuehn and they will make custom beveled edges out of just about any laminate out there. Without specialized equipment you would have a hard time doing it yourself.
The turn around time from the factory is 5 days and it runs about $33.00 for a 12' length. Just be careful the stuff is about as sharp as a razor blade.
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03-31-2009, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by neolitic
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I was referring to actually making the miterfold edging, not applying it. I assume we all have miter saws and tape. 
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03-31-2009, 08:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by miketturbo
can i use regular laminate & maybe file the back edges a bit?
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You can use v-32 laminate to minimize the black line (dark colors also help hide the line) but as far as back beveling goes I doubt you would be able to keep it straight enough to look good.
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03-31-2009, 08:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bergstrom
I was referring to actually making the miterfold edging, not applying it. I assume we all have miter saws and tape. |
I was referring to him wanting
to make a miterfold with a file.
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03-31-2009, 08:08 PM
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Ahhh.... I see. In that case X2
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03-31-2009, 09:15 PM
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yeh,that miterfold is sweet.i.am using a black granite look laminate.I don't think the seams will be much of an issue. thnx.
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03-31-2009, 09:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by miketturbo
yeh,that miterfold is sweet.i.am using a black granite look laminate.I don't think the seams will be much of an issue. thnx.
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Make sure you have a band-aid ready 
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03-31-2009, 09:57 PM
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or a tourniquet 
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