A utility knife can be used to make scoring cuts on Formica. Formica brand plastic laminate is most commonly used to cover countertops, cabinet doors and drawer fronts. Since all plastic laminates are essentially the same, cutting Formica with a utility knife is identical to cutting most laminates.Click to see full answer. Similarly, you may ask, what is the best tool to cut Formica?To cut through laminate countertops, you can use a hand saw, but a circular saw makes the job much quicker. Because a circular saw can produce jagged edges and chip the laminate, your best bet is to lay the laminate face-side down and cut from the back to the front.One may also ask, how do I cut Formica without a router? Cut the laminate sheeting down to size to fit the countertop with a circular saw or a fine-toothed handsaw. Give yourself an extra inch on both dimensions — you can trim the excess later. Paint a layer of contact cement on the surface of the countertop and on the back of the laminate sheeting. Similarly, you may ask, can laminate be cut with a utility knife? Plastic laminate is a durable, waterproof covering often used for kitchen and bathroom countertops. You can use several tools to cut laminates, including a table saw or handheld power saw, a utility knife, a router or a hand slitter. The best cutting approach depends on whether you’re rough cutting or finishing edges.How do you cut Formica with a jigsaw?Position the jigsaw on one end of the first cut, with the jigsaw blade at the waste side of the cutting line and the shoe snug against the guide fence. Start the tool and let the blade run up to speed. Gently ease the running blade into the laminate.