Wood Worktop installation & aftercare instructions - Part three

Fixing :

When fixing worktops to the cabinets you must only use slotted angle brackets. A round head screw must be used to fix the bracket. It is important that the you use the slot that runs at perpendicular to the width (across and not parallel with the grain). Note: Some cabinets are supplied with brackets that are not slotted and these must not be used.

If your cabinets have a solid top or you can only secure through the cross rail you will not be able to fit slotted brackets. In these circumstances you must drill an oversized hole (8-10mm) through the top of the carcass and secure the worktop using a larger washer and screw. This will allow the work surface to slide over the washer in case of any possible expansion or shrinkage.

IMPORTANT: Do not screw through the carcass directly into the worktop. Do not use fixing blocks to secure . Do not use any worktop fixing methods other than those recommended here.

We recommend that worktops are fitted with an upstand where necessary to cover the 4-5mm expansion gap. The upstand must be fixed to the wall and NOT the worktop. The upstand will cover the gap and hide any possible shrinkage that may occur. NOTE: An upstand is not required where tiling or silicone will cover the expansion gap.

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