Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - Sanding formica backsplash to fit prep?

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geeenuh
03-07-05, 09:32 AM
I'm installing a countertop with a 90 degree angle in a corner that isn't 90 degrees so I'm planning to use a belt sander to make it fit.

Should I be using tape or vaslene or something to protect the formica from chipping or is chipping not an issue for the belt sander?

Sawdustguy
03-07-05, 10:21 PM
While vasiline has it's "many" uses, I wouldn't recommend it for the sanding aspect of doing something with a countertop.

As long as the rotation of the belt is going "down", you won't chip the formica. Use a 100 or 120 grit sanding belt. You can tilt it on a slight angle "Right or left" while keeping it flat against the back edge and you'll still be fine.
geeenuh
03-15-05, 11:30 AM
It worked great!