Howdens WHT1885 2.4m x 38mm Grey Glass Effect Square Edge Laminate Breakfast Bar Installation manual

Water resistant

Gloss Worktop Leaflet

Cutting and Installation GLOSSWTA

Important Notes:

High Gloss

Worktop Profile

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Use this leaflet in conjunction with the kitchen installation manual

Sealed back edge

High Gloss

Square Edge

Worktop

Water resistant

Sealed back edge

Gloss laminate

Worktop face down

Worktop face up

Min 10mm

Radius

Silicone Sealant

High quality environmentally friendly chipboard

Laminate/ Polypropylene/

Acrylic (Glass effect) Square

Edge

High quality environmentally friendly chipboard

MEASURING YOUR WORKTOP

• Marking can be done with a soft pencil either on the face of the worktop, if using a hand saw, or on the back if using a power saw.

• Before cutting check measurements.

Important Customer Notice

• This worktop has an excess of 25mm at each end to allow for trimming and cutting.

CUTTING YOUR WORKTOP

• If using an electric circular or jigsaw, the best results will be achieved by cutting the worktop face down so that the saw teeth cut into the laminate surface, commencing from the radiused front edge.

• If using a hand saw, (10-12 teeth per 25mm) always start from the profiled edge and keep the saw at a low angle.

• Once the worktop has been cut, the edge can be trimmed with a plane to make it ready for edging.

• Damage sustained to the worktop during cutting/fitting will not be accepted by Howdens Joinery.

Note: When cutting a Mirror Chip worktop be aware of sharp edges.

EDGING AND FINISHING YOUR WORKTOP

• Ensure the edge is flat, clean and dust free. Apply a proprietary adhesive, ideally PVA, to the edge of the worktop.

• Now apply an even pressure along the length of the edging with a hot iron on medium heat to achieve a good bond, ensuring that any deposits of glue on the surface of the worktop or the decorative face of the edging are immediately wiped off with a clean damp cloth.

Note: Iron application does not apply for Mirror Chip edging.

For Polypropylene edged a Contact adhesive should be used.

For Acrylic edging (Glass Effect) a ‘non solvent adhesive should be used.

•Hints & Tips: Once edging adhesive has been applied, warm the edge before applying

the edge banding. Edging clamps should be used to ensure a secure fix .

• When using adhesive always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use.

• Once bonded the edge can be trimmed using a plane and finished with a fine file.

MAKING CUT-OUTS IN YOUR WORKTOP FOR INSET HOBS AND SINKS

• Any cut-outs required should be carefully measured and marked. Then working from the decorative surface, drill through all the corners using the largest diameter drill possible, since sharp internal corners can lead to cracks forming in the laminate surface. Ensure that there is a minimum radius of

10mm at each corner.

• Join the pre-drilled holes from the back of the top if using a jigsaw.

To ensure that your worktop remains in excellent condition, it is essential that all exposed edges of the chipboard are sealed with a silicone sealant of contact adhesive. Critical area include the sink and hob cut-outs, masons mitres and exposed edges of the worktop.

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Care & Maintenance

THINGS TO DO

HEAT

To prevent damage from hot objects, use heat resistant mat on the surface of the worktop.

Always use ashtrays for cigarettes.

SCRATCHING

Always use chopping boards for preparing food.

THINGS TO AVOID

Never place objects taken from the oven or hob directly onto the laminate surface since this may lead to blistering.

Care should also be taken with hot irons and cigarettes.

Crockery items, kitchen utensils and other objects sliding across your worktop will produce fine scratches in the laminate.

Never cut foodstuffs directly on to the laminate surface.

MOISTURE

Wipe spilt liquids away from joints and cut-outs immediately.

Ensure that all inset appliances are properly sealed with a suitable waterproof mastic.

Moisture will not harm the laminate surface itself but it is advisable to wipe away any spillage as soon as possible. The critical areas are around joints and cut-outs.

STAIN OR MARK

DRY CLOTH

OR DUSTER

DAMP CLOTH

WARM

WATER &

DETERGENT

NON

ABRASIVE

CLEANER

WHITE SPIRIT

ACETONE OR

NAIL POLISH

REMOVER

FOODSTUFFS

TEA

COFFEE

MILK

FRUIT JUICE

CURRY

RED WINE

VINEGAR

LEMON JUICE

BEETROOT

GENERAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

DUST OR LIGHT DIRT

SOAP RESIDUE

OILS-MECH/ENG/VEG

PAINT WATER BASED

PAINT SOLVENT BASED

DYES-WASHABLE

DYES-PERMANENT

SHOE POLISH

WAX CRAYON

BIRO/PEN

CHALK

LIPSTICK

NAIL VARNISH

BLEACH

OTHER

FINGER MARKS

BLOOD

NICOTINE

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE OF

YOUR GLOSS WORKTOP

All Gloss worktops are effectively sealed to protect the core from moisture along the front and back edges.

Boiling water and cooking splashes should have no detrimental effect on the worktop, however they should be wiped up immediately so they do not impair the visual appearance of the worktop, (see table).

CLEANING YOUR GLOSS

WORKTOP

General cleaning of gloss surfaces requires only a damp cloth and a mild detergent or non-abrasive cleaner diluted in warm water.

Abrasive scouring powders, creams and even polishes should all be avoided. Potentially persistent stains should be removed immediately.

Buff the surface after cleaning with soft cloth.

Please refer to this Gloss Care &

Maintenance leaflet both before and after installation, as misuse of all Gloss laminates may affect the appearance of the work surface, particularly with regards to scratching, (see Table ‘Things to do/Things to avoid’).

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