How to Connect a Butcher Block to a Laminate Counter

Position the butcher block on the laminate counter. It's convenient to have it next to the sink to make cleaning the block a simpler process.

Mark the corners of the butcher block with masking tape, then mark their corresponding locations on the laminate. The tape helps prevent the drill bit from slipping when you drill through the block and the counter.

Measure the thickness of the block and counter with a tape measure to ensure you have wood screws long enough to fit through the block and go halfway into the counter.

Drill into the first corner of the butcher block with a new wood drill bit. Hold the bit against the tape and activate the drill at high speed. The bit should burrow quickly into the wood and the laminate underneath it without splintering. Do the same for each of the four corners of the block. Add more holes as needed to further anchor the block.

Lift up the block and remove any tape from the counter. Wipe away any dust as well from both the counter and the block with a rag.

Realign the holes for the block and the counter and drill in your wood screws. Fill in the tops of the holes with wood putty or epoxy once the screws are fully installed. This helps prevent moisture from slipping in around the screws.