[CCeliaS]

I'm trying to replace a laminate countertop that is so old it's raining shredded wheat-type bits of particle board onto my kitchen floor.

I want to use the Numerar countertop, and I think I can probably handle the cuts (carefully) using a jigsaw, but I'm concerned about getting the placement of the sink cut-out exactly right. The cabinets in my tiny studio apartment seem to be custom fit to the space between the refrigerator and the stove, and the sink just BARELY fits down into the compartment allotted for it.

If I can pull out the old (shredding) laminate top in one piece, I can use it as a template, but my guess is that puppy is going to bust the second I try to pry the sink off of it.

Any suggestions? Am I foolish to attempt this on my own or should I bring in a pro? I'd hate to waste a perfectly good piece of countertop!

[kelly]

Hi! Unless it breaks into many pieces you'd still be able to make a template. I bet you could stabilize it with a 2 x 4 or something prior to removing it...

I also bet you can do this yourself. It's just careful measuring, and when people are very worried, they get very focused. And focus is good when you are measuring and cutting! Just measure it a couple of times!

[CCeliaS]

Thanks for the encouragement! I'm going to get the countertop today...