how to remove laminate countertops without damaging cabinets
1. Shut off the water to the sink and unhook the plumbing fixtures. Remove the sink and the faucet. There are metal clips under the sink. Use a screwdriver to unscrew and remove them.Slide a putty knife under the top edge of the sink around the perimeter to cut the plumber's putty. Lift out the sink. Just remove the nails before cutting on it. 2  Leave the fascia on it. 3  It's rare, but some countertops are screwed on. 4  If this is the case, use a cordless screwgun to remove the screws from the underside of the countertop and lift the counterop off in one piece.