Wood Worktop installation & aftercare instructions - Part five

Jointing worktops :

When joining two worktops together, you should use three standard worktop bolts on each joint. Seal the end grain at both sides of the joint with an appropriate sealer such as MitreSeal before making the joint. Seal the joint with sealer when the parts are finally tightened.

As a rule only Butt joints should be used on wooden worktops. However, if your worktop has a radius and you do have to use a mitre joint, ensure that the “hockey stick” does not over extend the 10mm bull-nose radius.

Finishing worktops :

Make sure the wood surface is dry and clean. The face of the worktop requires 4-5 coats of oil to be applied to build up a barrier against water. Allow up to 6-8 hours between coats. NOTE: Drying times will vary subject to room temperature.

After fitting and prior to oiling the face, give the worktop a light sand with fine sandpaper, remove all dust then apply the coat of oil to the surface. Spread over the entire area and allow the oil to soak in for 30minutes, always keeping the surface covered with oil. If some areas dry out move the oil about or add more. After 30 minutes wipe off all excess to leave an even touch dry finish . Allow to dry overnight before repeating.

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