Step By Step Process To Drill A Hole In Laminate Countertop
Laminate countertops are one of the best countertops that are generally composed of a pressed-wood material having it's top covered with plastic sheathing. In order to drill a hole in laminate countertops, it is highly recommended to use an electric drill that is provided or supplied with a common multifunctional or all-in-one bit. However, there can be an issue when you are going to drill into hard surfaces, that is, the drill bit can slip, which in turn can cause surface damage to the countertop. To prevent the drill bit slippage, the best option is to place masking tape on the laminate before you start drilling through it. Follow the below-mentioned easy & simple steps carefully to drill a hole in the laminate countertop:
- First of all, you have to determine the place where you are going to make a hole through the countertop. Lay down a few layers of masking tape at the drilling position and then mark the spot with the help of a marker.
- The next step is to provide & supply the electric drill with the correct diameter drill bit. Examine the drill to check whether there are any defects or not, if you find out any defects, then it may make the tool unsafe to operate.
- After that, position the head of the bit on the mark that you have made on the masking tape. Take hold of the drill at a 90-degree angle from the laminate countertop in order to make sure that the bit will not slip through the surface of the countertop.
- Now, press or wring the drill trigger to a small degree, which as a result will permit the bit to make a hole into the laminate material at a slow speed. However, you need to keep in mind if you start the drill too quickly, then it may cause the bit to slip or jump.
- Finally, take or go with the drill at full speed as soon as the bit has penetrated the laminate. Keep the back of the drill securely in position, stable or stationary at the time of drilling a hole as long as the bit fully penetrates the countertop. Then, you need to take the drill out of the hole before turning off the tool.