Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP 040B
This course is designed to meet the needs of indentured apprentices with the State of California who are interested in the mill and cabinet work industry. The course covers materials, tools, and adhesive application techniques for the fabrication and installation of plastic laminated countertops. Students review prints to determine substrates and laminate material types, and to calculate countertop dimensions. Emphasis is placed on installation methods and techniques for drop edges and backsplashes, as well as cleaning and repair. Students design and install a countertop to specifications while using tools and other equipment correctly.
