Mason’s Mitre Joints for Kitchen Worktops: A Worktop Express® Nutshell Guide
Ordering Worktops with a Mason’s Mitre Joint
If you are ordering laminate worktops from Worktop Express, you will be pleased to hear that we offer a very competitively-priced worktop cutting service. As well as cutting your worktop to size, cutting sink or hob apertures, or applying edging strips, we are also able to cut worktops with a mason’s mitre joint using our precision CNC machines.Once cut, the edge will be hand-finished by our skilled fabrication team to ensure that the join between the worktops is seamless and smooth. Next, we would cut worktop connector bolt recesses into the underside of the worktop, allowing the worktops to be connected easily once on site. Our mason’s mitre joint service is priced at £50, which also includes the worktop connector bolts. To find out more about the services we offer, visit our laminate worktop cutting services page.
Find out more about our range of jigs and their uses by reading our guide:
Cutting a Mason’s Mitre Joint Using a Worktop Jig
If you would prefer to cut a mason’s mitre joint yourself, this can be done using one of our worktop router jigs and the appropriate tools. We sell two different types of jig: an MDF range that is suitable for occasional DIY use, and a solid laminate jig range that is better suited to trade professionals and for regular use. Both types of jigs are available in sizes to suit worktops up to 700mm or 900mm wide, and can also be used to rout worktop connector bolt recesses.To use either of our worktop jigs, you will require a suitably powerful router, router cutter and G clamps to securely attach the jig to the worktop. Once you have cut the worktop, you will need to finish the join by hand to ensure it is perfectly smooth. As a final measure, apply worktop sealant to the join to create a water-resistant seal.
Learn more about installing worktops using a jig by reading our dedicated
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Please note:This guide was originally posted on 16th November 2016 and was updated on 19th March 2018 to include additional information.
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You explain that a mason’s mitre joint is the most common joint for worktops. This joint is also known as a butt and scribe joint or hockey stick joint. Then for solid worktops you recommend a butt joint. There is no explanation how this joint is exactly different from the mason’s mitre joint/butt and scribe joint. Please can you explain how the butt joint differs?
Hello Harjit,
A butt joint and a mason’s mitre joint are both very similar, the difference between the two is simply the shape of the connection. The curve at the front of the worktop in a mitre joint is not required for a butt joint, where the two straight edges of the worktop are connected without any need for cutting first. You can find out more about the different joints suitable for worktop connection in our guide to worktop joints.
Kind regards,
Stephanie @ Worktop Express
Hi can you please give me the total price for 4.1 m worktop 3 m worktop and three lengths of up stands plus one mitre joint Ipanema Grey plus delivery and does that include edging tape
Hi Keith,
Please send an email with your full requirements to our sales team at sales@worktop-express.co.uk who will able to create a quote for you.
Many thanks,
Adam @ Worktop Express
I require two lengths of laminate worktop to replace the existing ceramic tile covered existing.One leg is 3.990m and the other 3.360m connected at right angles .The internal wall angle “appears” to be an accurate right angle but the scope for a badly fitting worktop is obvious if this angle is even a fraction more or less.
The thought of cutting a masons mitre on two such lengths of
worktop +or- 90 degrees on site terrifies me.
I suppose I could butt joint two lengths of square edged laminate but the pattern range is pretty limited
Do you have any advice?
Many thanks
Hi Richard,
If you are worried about cutting worktops yourself, then you can have your worktops customised and cut ready to be fit to your exact requirements by utilising our Bespoke Cutting Service. Please send an email with your full requirements to our bespoke cutting team at fabrication@worktop-express.co.uk who will able to create a quote for you.
Many thanks,
Adam @ Worktop Express