How To File (filing) Formica or Plastic Laminate Cabinet/Countertop Edges-Video

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Use a fine file when filing plastic laminate or a Formica edge on cabinets or a counter top. This video shows exactly how to do this properly. It's important to practice before you actually work on the finished product. One of the most important things to know about working with mica is never pull or push the file in the direction of the color. If you do this it will chip the laminate. A good brand name of file is called a Plasti-Cut Mill File and you should start with a 12 size. If you have an older one that is somewhat dull use it. This will help keep you from over filing. If your using a new Plasti-Cut be extra careful because it is going to be very sharp.

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[isoorule]

this is y u shud set up a bevel trimmer and only have to use the file to remove just the glue and remove the trimmers lines it leaves on the laminate

[thagamizer]

From this angle you should be filing the top edge, towards the face of the door, not away from it. The way you are doing it will rip the edge off and chip out the unsupported face. The correct way to do it is to lie the door on a flat surface and to file the top edge using an action like you described but always making the cut in towards the door, never away from it. Also, lifting the file is a lot of wasted energy, instead you should slide the file straight back with any up or down stroke.

[fatheramo]

Thank you - VERY helpful, I really want to use laminate and books just aren't as helpful as your video.