Fully mitred worktop joints.

[superunknown]

Hi all

I have been asked to price for a worktop re-fit and the client wants fully mitred worktops....the whole joint at 45 deg.

This is not something I have done or even seen done before and not really the best of ideas imho.

Anybody else come across this before?

 

[xy mosian]

This practice was gaining ground as I left kitchen fitting about twenty years ago. The main advantages, I as see them, are, No jig required, Perhaps slightly less skill required as a result, Easier to accommodate a non-square corner, Quicker joint to produce, and, for some worktops, a better run of the surface pattern around the corner. There may be other reasons.

Personally I prefer a mason's mitre joint, but perhaps that is only me being pleased to see the skill of the fitter.


xy

 

[Max Power]

Typical example of the customer is not always right, at the very best you would have a much longer joint :roll:

 

[speed]

i did a mitre about 3week ago, only because it was for a counter with the postformed edge outwards

used 3 worktop bolts and colourfill adhesive and it turned out ok.

for a kitchen tho i prefer mason's mitre joint

 

[Max Power]

Nice job Speed, and in that situation its the only option

 

[houtslager]

strangely enough, I have 1 to do tomorrow, the client wants all the machinery boxed in and door on the cabinets.
Due to me using normal euro hinges
i had to make the cabs 2cm wider - duh ! but I had the doors cut to size beforehand, so now I've got 4 under size doors in white melamine.
So, need to get more mfc and try to find alternate hinges.
Any1 got some fridge door clips to spare so I can open the fascia door with the ridge door at the same time.

hs

 

[superunknown]

Sounds like you have a good day ahead of you, good luck hope all goes well.

I would like to see a photo of the worktop joint when its done, if poss?