Mount a countertop easily yourself.
Changing out your bathroom or kitchen cabinets is one of the least expensive and simplest ways to give your home a new look. While you may wish to hire professional assistance to remove the existing countertops, depending on how long they have been in place and the material from which they are made, mounting the new countertop is a task you can complete yourself with little to no construction experience.
Instructions
1. Make sure the base surface to which you are planning to mount your countertop is perfectly clean and free of any debris. Use fine-grit sandpaper, if needed, to sand all of the edges so they are level, even and smooth. Wipe away any resulting dust with a damp cloth.
2. Use steady pressure to squeeze a slender bead of silicone adhesive along each edge of the base for your countertop.
3. Raise the countertop and hold it level one or two inches above the base. Position the countertop so that it is centered, then place it on the adhesive.
4. If your countertop is made from a lighter material, secure it to the base at the corners using pressure clamps while the adhesive dries.
5. Slightly dampen a soft cloth and wipe away any adhesive that overflows from the countertop seams.
6. Let the countertop rest for 24 hours so that the adhesive dries completely. Remove any clamps before using your new countertop.
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