How do I Get Perfect Miter Joints on Laminate Countertops?
Miter joints, used where two areas meet in a corner, require precise measuring and cutting in order to form a flawless seam. Miter joints are cuts made on an angle that form and fit to the turn or corner on picture frames, moldings and countertops. Laminate countertops cover the entire counter including corners and turns which make cutting miter joints necessary. Determine miter joints by measuring the angle of the corner or turn and divide the angle by two. Each cut will equal exactly half of the total angle for a perfect miter joint. Use a protractor to mark the backs of two pieces laminate at the angle point from the corner of the laminate. Use a straight edge to extend the marks to become lines. Clamp one laminate piece at a time onto a workbench to hold it in place firmly. Place a metal straight edge along the angled line. Use a utility knife to cut along the drawn line and cut through the laminate surface. Cut the other sheet of laminate. Place each sheet at right angles to each
