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Possible to join Ikea Karlby worktops together without a dip due to beveled edges?

Anonymous user 15/03/2024 - 2.55 PM

Hi All, We were due to get an Ikea kitchen installed but have to now delay due to Covid. So we are planning to get the cabinets and replace the cabinets ourselves, with the worktops potentially being also delivered at the same time if we can get someone on mybuilder to come and install the worktop after. The worktop we have in mind is the Ikea Karbly, which is walnut wood veneer over particleboard and comes with beveled edges - in lengths of 1.86m and 2.46m. Our kitchen is 4m long, so will need two to be joined at least once. The layout is along one wall as below. I understand the join can't be near the sink or hob cutouts for structural purposes, so the the join will end up to the right of the hob. This is the only working space in the kitchen so I would like it to be flat and if the two pieces are butt jointed there will be a dip in the middle. So my question is if it is possible to have a seamless joint with this or will I have to pick a completely different worktop?! Kitchen layout: [60cm over washing machine without a cabinet][60cm Sink unit][40cm unit][60cm oven/hob unit][30cm unit][20cm unit][128cm corner unit] Many thanks!

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5 Answers

Core 10 Studio Ltd

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Bristol

Hi, I would recommend getting a full length worktop if possible, I know Ikea are good with returns. You probably could make it seamless but I can only think of either cutting the bevels off and joining as normal. Veneer doesn't cut easily so fresh blade or router bit, or score several times first with sharp knife. Other option would be to trim veneer back, fill the join then infill with veneer. This would be really difficult and also leave a visible strip though. Good luck.

Answered27 April 2020

Black Forest Carpentry Limited

Rating: 5 out of 5

Luton

Hi there, Any worktops can be jointed seamlessly regardless of the profile. Similar way as a worktop masons mitre joint at a corner, only difference on a straight joint you cut the edges of the two worktops square ( and so getting rid of the bevel) then get the joining bolts routed in underneath to pull the two peaces tight and seamless together. Hope that helped. Happy kitchen fitting and stay safe!🙂

Answered10 May 2020

STEVE CROSS KITCHEN & WORKTOP INSTALLATIONS

Rating: 5 out of 5

Newton Abbot

It’s best to go for long lengths if you can, 4.1m or 3.6mm, but not all manufactures do these lengths in a certain product and you have to consider if the longest length is going to be able to get into your room without cutting it. When installing worktops make sure that the area under where the joint is supported has a rail at the front or the back of the carcass is level with the height of the underside of the Worktop, about 60% of Manufacturers leave a gap to connect a sink or an appliance, this needs to be addressed when installing and make sure you fix a batten or support it properly. If you have to join the worktops together with shorter boards, make sure that they are 300mm away from a sink or hob, and always supported. Make sure the legs on the units are wound up tight. If your flooring has been fitted after the kitchen has been installed, always check that the legs are wound up tight.

Answered5 May 2020

Simon D Farrell

Rating: 5 out of 5

Penrith

Why over complicate with vulnerable butt joints near sinks and hobs?, go source a board that fits with minimum fuss.

Answered11 May 2020

Paul Marshfield

Rating: 5 out of 5

Bristol

Yes you can join worktops together this is common practice when you cannot get a top of the appropriate length. What causes the dip is that the base units are not fitted level, and all joints should be over the carcass side panel

Answered27 April 2020