Kitchen Worktops

A question about : Kitchen Worktops

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

Best answers:

• b & q do it in there bigger stores (the cutting too!!!!!)
• Do you know how much etc for the cutting. I know the worktops are Ј40 each in Wickes and I need 2 of them
• 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
• The jigs are about Ј100 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 Ј4/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.