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Kitchen worktop replacement

  • 08-04-2014 9:52pm
    #1
    muddle84
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    Hi Folks,

    Just bought a house and want to replace the kitchen worktop. We are looking at going with a laminate one similar enough to what was there already but a different colour. I have never done this before but I imagine the worktop is just held in place with some sort of l brackets underneath??

    Also will a standard rip saw be sufficient for cutting the laminate or will it be too hard??


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  • #2
    DublinDilbert
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    Replacing like for like is quite easy. Yes a standard circular saw will do the job, but i'd recommend making sure the blade is good.

    Its likely its screwed in from underneath and probably a bead of silicone along the tiles/wall. Remove all the screws and cut the bead of silicon with a standly knife.

    Tape up with paper tape / insulation tape where you believe the cuts will be needed. Then place the old counter on top of the new counter and mark out the shape on top of the tape. The tape will stop the laminate from chipping as you cut it. Cut in from the front of the counter to the rear with your saw.

    When you cut the opening for the sink out of the work top paint PVA / polybond around the inside of the cut, this will stop any water getting in and under there...

    Also when your picking out new counter tops they come in 30mm and 40mm, so make sure you get the correct thickness...


  • #3
    muddle84
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    Thats great advise. Perfect. One thing though when I said rip saw I meant a manual hand powered straight rip saw. Would it be that hard with a manual saw to warrant investing in a circular one??


  • #4
    dodzy
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    muddle84 wrote: »
    Thats great advise. Perfect. One thing though when I said rip saw I meant a manual hand powered straight rip saw. Would it be that hard with a manual saw to warrant investing in a circular one??
    For end cuts, you'll manage but it is awkward. However, if you have an inserted sink and hob, then you will need both to make the cut outs in the replacement CT. Circular saws are cheap; if you're near d15, i'd be happy to lend you one for the job.


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