Method for forming a laminate countertop

A method of forming a laminate countertop with a curved edge profile extending around at least two adjacent sides thereof, the method comprising:

• providing a base support comprising a top surface, a bottom surface, opposing latitudinal sides, and opposing longitudinal sides, wherein at least one of the longitudinal sides comprises a curved edge profile;
• adhering a laminate sheet to the base support to form a laminate cover over at least a portion of the top surface and a portion of the curved edge profile of the base support;
• and
• mounting a preformed edge member comprising a curved edge profile to one of the sides of the base support to form a laminate countertop having curved edges extending around at least two adjacent sides of the countertop,
• wherein, in order to align the preformed edge member and the base support, the preformed edge member is mounted to a brace to remove bowing or curvature from the preformed edge member, and
• wherein the brace comprises at least a body portion having a curved longitudinal surface configured to be pressed against at least a portion of the curved edge profile of the preformed edge member, and at least a hook for pulling the preformed edge member against the body of the brace to remove the bowing or curvature from the preformed edge member.