How to fabricate Paperstone

Make A Counter Top------------------------Start with a five foot by 12 foot by 1 inch sheet of Paperstone. This sheet you measure, cut, glue and sand converting the single sheet into a counter top for your kitchen or bathroom.

Instructions

Difficulty: Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

• Table Saw with carbide blade
• Roueter with carbide bits
• Clamps
• Drills
• Random Orbital sander
• Biscuit cutter
• Supplies-glue,biscuits and splines,sandpaper

1. Select "Best" side of material
   verbal: Paperstone is a recycled "paper" material whose contents create a "grain" direction similar to natural wood.
2. Trace template and cut
   verbal: rough cut just outside lines with table saw and pass over seams with router
3. Dry fit seams
   verbal: determine use of biscuits or cut/joint method
4. Sanding
   verbal: Choose level of sanding a)mill finish or B)smooth
5. Repeat Step 3 and fit seams
   verbal: rough seams, apply glue,moderately clamp
6. Finish
   verbal: Choose a)natural mineral oil b)natural wax c) clear gel polyurethane

Tips & Warnings

• Indicate: Paperstones special fabricating qualities: a) no underlayment required in most situations b) cantilevers long lengths c) unlimited edge details are simply cut with router b) beautiful look finished with factory milled surface
• Paperstone is a certified "green" product requiring no special safety equipment during fabricaton except a dust mask. Standard Tool safety procedures are a must.