Kitchen Worktops

wackojackouk

Hi chaps

Looking to get some new kitchen worktops but want to get the ones that are seamless around corners and wondered which of the big diy stores, i.e wickes etc offer the cutting service.

Any ideas?

Cheers

WJUK ;D

16011996

b & q do it in there bigger stores (the cutting too!!!!!)

wackojackouk

Do you know how much etc for the cutting. I know the worktops are £40 each in Wickes and I need 2 of them

gremlin

hi jacko

B& Q will cut your worktops to size (length/width) for free ( up to 4 or 5 cuts) but to have them fitted around a corner we had to get a joiner/kitchen fitter with a special cutting jig to cut them underneath and brace them together to get the seamless finish. i cant remember how much he charged but ill ask t'otherhalf when he gets in from work.
ragards

xx

MisterT2

The jigs are about £100 from screwfix et al.

You can get a really nice finish with a router and straight edge (even if you use a tree saw to make the cut!!).

You then just need to chamfer the corners at the same angle. This is a bit tricky, but is doable with a very fine saw. You will also need to rout in the channels under the worktop for the joining bolts as these are generally recessed.

If you do it yourself, get the best silicone sealant you can buy (about £4/tube) and you should never have a problem.

The problem I had in my kitchen is its not quite square - so if you have your worktop cut square .... you could be in for big problems.