How do you join wood worktops?
Jointing worktops When joining two worktops together, you should use three standard worktop bolts on each joint. Seal the end grain at both sides of the joint with an appropriate sealer such as MitreSeal before making the joint. Seal the joint with sealer when the parts are finally tightened.
Where should worktop joints be placed?
Make sure joints between worktops are away from any sink or appliance cut-outs by at least 100 mm. Position hob cut-outs at least 50 mm from the front edge and 60 mm from the back. Before fitting your hob, apply heat insulation tape around the cut-out to protect the worktop.
Do you need to oil both sides of worktop?
Pre-installation oiling. Before you install your solid wood worktop, it’s really important to oil every surface of the wood to protect it once it has been installed. When you’re doing this, don’t forget to oil every single surface: the underside, the edges and any cut outs you’ve made, or had made in the worktop.
Do you glue solid wood worktops?
No need for glue as the tops are solid right through. Use biscuits or spiked joiners. Then keep well oiled. And then oil some more.
What is joining kitchen worktops?
Joining kitchen worktops, whether laminate or wooden worktops, is called mitering. To provide a neat joint to worktops is the most difficult part of installing a new kitchen.
How do you join kitchen worktops with a router?
Use a router when you join kitchen worktops. Slide the two tops together. Mark 3 or 4 lines on the bottom side across each worktop. Now, turn your worktops over and cut a T into your worktops. Use a ½-inch router bit. Make the T about 1 inch deep into your worktops.
What should I do if I Can’t join my worktop?
Don’t worry too much if you haven’t achieved the perfect join, as it is something that requires a lot of skill and practice (which is why professionals are better at it!). You can always use filler that is colour-matched to your worktop to cover any gaps, so the worktop still looks presentable and useable in the kitchen.
Should a worktop join be next to the sink?
By avoiding a join next to the sink the worktop join will not only be much stronger because there is much more material to the left of the sink (instead of a thin strip) but the worktop joint will be exposed to much less water too;