I touched on this a while ago but as my kitchen is taking a very long time (lots of structural renovation), I wanted to ask again for any advice on fitting the worktop.
I think I should anchor the worktop near the wall edge and use the slotted bracket at the front edge. Movement won't then compromise a silicone seal to the wall tiles. Please tell me if thats the wrong approach.
On the corner joints I'm a little uncertain. If both runs are fixed on the back edge, the max. movement will be at the front corner. What is the best way to accomodate this movement on the joint? Will the clamp bolts still allow differential movement and should they be just nipped up, and what is the best sealant to use to accomodate the movement.
I'm planning to bring the worktops into the house and unwrap a couple of weeks before fitting. Is that long enough for them to acclimatise?
I want to be sure I get the installation right as I noticed walnut worktop in some kitchen showrooms that has end grain splitting on the corner joints. Not the timber itself, but the lamins coming apart.
Ike
I think I should anchor the worktop near the wall edge and use the slotted bracket at the front edge. Movement won't then compromise a silicone seal to the wall tiles. Please tell me if thats the wrong approach.
On the corner joints I'm a little uncertain. If both runs are fixed on the back edge, the max. movement will be at the front corner. What is the best way to accomodate this movement on the joint? Will the clamp bolts still allow differential movement and should they be just nipped up, and what is the best sealant to use to accomodate the movement.
I'm planning to bring the worktops into the house and unwrap a couple of weeks before fitting. Is that long enough for them to acclimatise?
I want to be sure I get the installation right as I noticed walnut worktop in some kitchen showrooms that has end grain splitting on the corner joints. Not the timber itself, but the lamins coming apart.
Ike