Choosing a countertop is one of the most important issues when arranging a kitchen, which must be resolved first of all. After all, this is a work area. It is noteworthy that every day she is subjected to many tests of strength. For example, hot dishes, cutting food, splashes of boiling water, fat, spilled liquids... That is, the main part of the load falls on the work surface.
And in this article we will tell you in detail how to cover a wooden tabletop so that it retains its original appearance and performance characteristics for as long as possible.
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Advantages of wooden work surfaces
The countertop is something that is always visible in the kitchen. Of course, the beauty, durability and service life of the entire headset depend on its quality. It’s easy to guess that this is why customers of luxury kitchens, first of all, pay attention to wooden countertops.
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Table top Cedar 2075/FL Oak Kera
Wood is nobility, sophistication and environmental friendliness. Therefore, it has always been in great demand despite the impressive price tag.
Also, the advantages of solid surfaces include:
· safety both during operation and during disposal;
· amazing appearance of natural wood texture;
· pleasant and warm to the touch;
· the ability to give various shapes, that is, there are no restrictions in design;
· always remain in trend;
· possibility of use in any interior concept, that is, in all styles from classic to high-tech.
What is a Countertop Edge?
The main task of the chipboard edge is to protect it from moisture. This is especially true in the kitchen and all ends of the kitchen countertop need to be covered. The edge also protects you from the release of formaldehyde from the chipboard (chipboard) countertop. As an alternative to edges, special end caps for tabletops are sold.
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Types of wooden countertops
The durability of products made from solid wood directly depends on the production method and the type of wood.
The hardest, and therefore most expensive, species are beech and oak.
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Table top Cedar 3829/Nw Bunratti Oak
Products made from birch, ash, walnut, and pine will be cheaper.
Table top Cedar 8215/12D Pine bourbon
Larch is especially preferred by manufacturers due to its durability. It is very resistant to stress and damage, has a dense structure, and contains gum - a natural antiseptic that will prevent, for example, wood from rotting, as well as the formation of fungus and mold.
Remember that products made from solid wood may warp over time. Glued laminated wood is assembled from several plates. It is extremely elastic, flexible, and resistant to moisture and sudden temperature changes.
The advantages of such a homemade countertop
The proposed technology has two advantages. Firstly, you can create an absolutely seamless front surface even with an angular location of the working area - this effect cannot be achieved with laminated chipboard. Secondly, the decorative range of sheet plastics is generally disproportionately wider than that of ready-made laminated countertops. In addition to plain items and traditional decor imitating wood or natural stone of various species, unexpected geometric patterns, animal prints and textile motifs are offered. Install the countertop yourself and feel a pleasant sense of pride in your work!
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When processing the countertop and the upper edge of the apron, the router guide will move along the laminate, and it is very important that the tool does not stop. When it stops, the cutter will go deeper into the laminate. To avoid damage, you can lubricate the edge of the surface with petroleum jelly.
Tabletop requirements
When thinking about how to cover a wooden kitchen countertop, keep two things in mind.
Firstly, it's durability.
Secondly, practicality.
These are the two main requirements for a kitchen top.
ALSO GOOD WOODEN TABLETOPS SHOULD:
· do not react to aggressive household chemicals;
· do not fade in the sun, do not change its color;
· have water-repellent properties;
· blend harmoniously with the overall design style;
· be heat-resistant so that hot dishes do not leave marks or damage;
· have a coating that is easy to clean - due to the fact that bacteria and microbes accumulate in the recesses of loose surfaces.
How to make a seamless wide tabletop with plastic coating with your own hands
During the holidays, mothers and grandmothers have to spend all day in the kitchen. Things go faster if everything is at hand. And everything is at hand when the cutting table, stove and sink are conveniently located and united by a wide, solid tabletop.
Today we have heard a lot about “kitchen islands” covered with marble or granite slabs. At furniture exhibitions and at friends’ houses, we touched countertops made of artificial cast stone and saw mosaic cladding. Everyone knows laminated chipboard countertops with their undeniable advantages. But there is a more interesting idea. A solid tabletop can be constructed from non-laminated chipboard or MDF and covered with sheet decorative plastic. It's not as difficult as it seems. It's worth trying to get the perfect exclusive.
Oil
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Oil impregnation is the optimal method for protecting solid wood products.
First of all, it helps the wood begin to repel water due to the formation of a barrier film that prevents the structure from getting wet.
Please note that such coverage will require periodic updating.
The compositions are available in different colors. Therefore, your decorative possibilities are almost limitless.
The base can be mineral, vegetable, synthetic. But, of course, industrial tung, citrus and linseed oils will provide the most reliable protection.
Divided into drying:
· partially - the wood is impregnated to deep layers. To remove the top layer, use a mechanical method;
· completely – does not wash off with water, forms a solid top layer.
It is better to apply oil compositions in at least two layers. Before applying a new one, the previous one must dry well.
Surface treatment of plates
The front and back surfaces of the slab, as the largest contact areas, without any protection, can pass through and absorb, accordingly, the largest amount of liquid. It would be a good idea to cover these surfaces with something moisture-proof. Some of the methods of such coating are possible only in factory conditions, some are also possible at home.
One of the main methods of protection is lamination. In this case, a melamine film is laid on sanded chipboard at high pressure and high temperature. The essence of this process is not pressing, but the fact that under these conditions the film polymerizes the surface of the slab, becoming one with it.
There is another method that is performed in the factory - laminating. Pressure and heat are also used here, but more gentle. The already hardened film is pressed against the glue-coated slab. If lamination is a chemical process, then laminating is a mechanical process.
Components of laminated chipboard
At home, non-laminated chipboard is often coated with several layers of paint for protection. Before painting, pre-treat the surface:
- dust is carefully swept away and washed off the surface;
- for the first time, the plate is coated with hot drying oil;
- then this is done with cold drying oil until an outer crust forms;
- the top is painted. With any painting method, you must remember that each subsequent layer of paint is applied to the already dried previous one.
There are several other ways to protect yourself from getting wet. For example, a surface that will not be subject to mechanical stress can be protected as follows: rub it with stearin, then heat it with a hairdryer. Let cool and repeat this a couple more times. Or: one part of bitumen varnish is mixed with five parts of drying oil. Coating is carried out twice.
How to oil a wooden tabletop?
To ensure that your wooden work surface lasts as long as possible, treat it properly. Everything is important here - the product, the thoroughness of surface preparation, application, drying.
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STEP 1: Primary surface treatment
The first stage is cleaning from traces of grease and various contaminants. After this, the wood is dried. To better absorb the oil, the material is sanded. Coarse abrasives are used first and then fine abrasives.
After each abrasive treatment, the wood is cleaned. If deep scratches appear on the kitchen top, they are repaired with putty. Wax-based restoration kits are best suited for this.
STEP 2: Prepare the product for application
Everything is simple here. To prepare the oil for use, stir it for five minutes immediately before applying.
Attention! Quality is the most important thing when choosing oil. Don't skimp on it. A good surface protectant will help avoid damage from moisture and mechanical stress, make the countertop shiny and refresh its appearance.
STEP 3: Apply
Apply the oil composition to the work surface with a cloth or brush.
Attention! Choose a fabric that does not leave lint.
Leave the first layer to dry for at least 12 hours. After this, it will be possible to apply the next one, and proceed similarly to the same principle.
The number of layers you will need is directly dependent on what you are using to apply the oil. For example, if you use a cloth, you will need to apply up to four layers, but if you use a brush, then only two.
Step 4: Dry
It may take from several hours to several days for complete drying, but nothing can be said for sure. However, information regarding the timing must be indicated on the packaging.
Oils with a natural base, as well as mixtures containing acrylic, take the longest to dry. After drying, it is important to wait and not use immediately.
Helpful tips for preventing swelling
Be sure to take advantage of the kitchen assembly service. Otherwise, the company will withdraw its warranty obligations. It is necessary to take care of the installation of the hood. It will not only get rid of unpleasant odors, but will also protect furniture from condensation, steam and grease drops. Remove moisture from the surface in a timely manner and do not leave it wet overnight. Otherwise, the material will begin to swell. The base can be rubbed with stearin and then heated with warm air. After cooling, repeat the procedure several times. You can make a coating from a mixture of bitumen varnish and drying oil in a ratio of 1:5.
Any countertop must be sealed, the joints coated with sealant and promptly wiped with an absorbent cloth.
Sometimes repairing an old countertop is more expensive than buying a new one. To extend the life of furniture, it is important not only to install it correctly, but also to properly care for it in the future.
If there is the slightest detachment of the protective layer, penetrating water quickly leads to swelling of the base.
Wax
Wax is a natural, environmentally friendly material. But in addition to the water-repellent coating, it also creates protection against scratches and abrasions. Able to withstand common kitchen cleaning products.
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Attention! Wax thins out quite quickly, so you will have to polish and renew the coating more often than with oil. Before each update, the old layer will have to be cleared.
How to properly update and care for your countertop
You can update your countertop in different ways. Here everything depends on the author’s imagination. One of the simplest methods is painting and decorative painting. You can also cover it with decorative tiles, such as mosaics. Using tempered glass is the most expensive method. To ensure that the results of the restoration are pleasing for as long as possible, be sure to use cutting boards and hot mats for cutting food. And for washing, use gentle cleaning products.
Varnish
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The varnish allows you to leave a beautiful natural wood pattern and gives a more saturated color. If you apply it in several layers, the varnish will prevent the kitchen top from deteriorating over time, will make its service life longer, protect it from the negative effects of moisture, and will prevent fungus, mold, and cracking due to sudden changes in temperature.
Do-it-yourself tabletop - work progress in the photo
1. Having cut out the necessary parts from chipboard (apron, tabletop, lining) to size, fasten them together. The master did this using a construction stapler, with 0.6 cm staples 3 cm long at a distance of 12.5 cm from each other - no glue is required in this case.
2. The standard hole for the sink is 54 x 82 cm. But perhaps you have a different one? Before grabbing the tool, measure its dimensions and draw an outline with a pencil.
3. The surfaces of the chipboard base parts may be at slightly different heights, but the joint must be perfect. Apply a few pencil strokes to the joint and sand it until the pencil marks disappear.
What varnish should I use on a wooden tabletop?
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It is recommended to use acrylic or polyurethane varnish. The area treated with them will withstand cold and hot dishes without any problems. It also creates reliable protection against contamination.
To remove the varnish coating, the surface will need to be scraped.
Plastic countertop repair
To remove cracks and chips, you can use a special fastening glue for plastic, which is applied with a gun. If the surface is not badly damaged, regular superglue will do. To cover the flaws, the plastic is ground to a powdery mass and mixed with glue. The resulting mass is used to fill the chips.
If the laminated coating has come off, but the canvas has not swollen, you need to treat all joints and corners with a special sealant or silicone.
Additional Information! For large tables it is worth buying Titan glue.
Varnishing process
It takes place in several stages:
REMOVAL OF OLD COATING
Clean the surface to “clean” wood. This can be done in three ways:
· chemical - a remover is used, which is applied with a roller or brush for ten minutes. The old layer of varnish is removed with a rag;
· mechanical – carried out using different-grained sandpapers or grinding machines;
· thermal cleaning - a hair dryer is used for this. After the top layer heats up and softens, it is removed with a rag.
REMOVING DUST FROM THE SURFACE
It is better to use a vacuum cleaner for this. At the same time, pay special attention to the corners of the table and other places where dirt could accumulate during the grinding process.
FILLING SCRATCHES
If there are scratches, fill them with putty. The best option is the one based on wax.
STAINING
Apply a small amount of stain. Do not allow streaks, drips, or unevenness to occur during work.
Staining is a wood processing process. It prevents mold and rotting of wood.
DRYING
Dry after application. Please note that the drying time of the varnish depends on its type, that is, it can range from 18 to 36 hours.
GRINDING
Do an intermediate sanding using sandpaper to remove any minor unevenness, if any.
Processing joints and edges
Water always looks for the lowest place, the depression. And what, if not a recess, are joints on horizontal planes? There are especially many such joints in cabinet furniture, which is made from chipboard. Kitchen furniture in general is like on the front line: there is plenty of water and enough evaporation. The most susceptible to moisture are the sink, cabinet with dryer, countertop, and furniture near and above the stove.
The taps all start to leak at some point. So, the most potentially dangerous place in the sink is where the faucet crashes into the countertop. This is the point of contact between metal and wood. It is possible not only for the faucet to leak, but also for water to condense at the contact point. Therefore, this place is cleaned and dried with a hairdryer. Next, a layer of PVA glue is applied, after which it dries - silicone. You can use construction sealant, this is also a silicone mass; it even seals window frames against leaks.
The edge not only protects the chipboard from moisture, but also reduces emissions of harmful substances
In the dish cabinet, you should check the presence or absence of a tray: if it is not there, the liquid, flowing to the bottom of the cabinet, will ruin it. For all kitchen furniture where it is possible to get wet, you need to make it a rule: degrease this area and then do not skimp on the sealant.
To seal the seams, it is better to use sanitary silicone of a suitable shade: dark mold spots will not appear on the surface.
Non-laminated edges of the tabletop are covered with connecting or end strips. They come in metal or plastic. The protection is not so great, so the end of the tabletop should first be treated with silicone. Another method of protection is to apply furniture varnish or PVA glue to the cut area. Self-adhesive films or tape offered by the construction market cannot be called reliable protection.
Liquid glass
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This is epoxy resin - a transparent polymer that contains sodium and potassium silicates.
Soda glass is the best choice for decorating a wooden tabletop.
ADVANTAGES OF COATING
· retains the original shade;
· will not peel off;
· will not crack, is resistant to wear;
· will not be damaged by spilling hot coffee;
· easy and simple care
Liquid glass is diluted with ordinary tap water. To make the coating look like real glass, the wood is cleaned and well sanded.
Liquid glass is diluted with ordinary tap water. To make the coating look like real glass, the wood is cleaned and well sanded.
The composition is applied in a spiral, leveled with a spatula towards the edges from the center. It is important to have time to give the desired shape before the liquid glass hardens.
Dye is added to create a colored coating.
Tips for making countertops
It is possible to cut the end cladding with metal scissors, but it is difficult. It will be perfectly smooth only with a certain skill. You can use ready-made end tape, or get a special tool. The laminate cutting machine comes with a guide for making strips with a width of 1.25 to 11 cm. A milling cutter will also help.
It is convenient to cut out the cladding of the table top from HPL sheets with a circular saw. Place a board under the sheet to prevent the saw from touching the floor. Place masking tape on the bottom surface of the saw base to prevent scratching the laminate.
HPL adhesive is very toxic, be sure to use a respirator, keep the window open and turn on a fan. The glue is applied to both surfaces to be joined (clean them thoroughly first). Apply glue along the perimeter with a brush, and then spread it over the rest of the area using a piece of laminate.
Laminate adhesive sets instantly; Once two coated surfaces touch, they cannot be separated. But it is difficult to lay a large flexible sheet accurately and accurately. Cut the remaining laminate into strips and use them as dividers so you can slide the laminate sheet along them.
If you are replacing the tabletop on factory-assembled tables (stands), the chipboard base will need to be raised. Use slats as linings or cut 1.9 cm thick chipboard blocks. Then the top drawers will not touch the countertop. Instead of pads, install a board at the junction of two tables.
Cut the hole for the sink after installing the chipboard base. But before you lay down the plastic cladding!
Before installing the chipboard base, cut a groove 0.6 centimeters deep in the apron, which will allow you to move the sheet along the tabletop.
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From time to time you have to cut laminated chipboard. To ensure that the cut comes out smooth and without chips, I use the following techniques. The grinder is a universal tool; it can cut almost anything. To get a beautiful edge, without cracks or chips, when cutting, I turn the laminate board with the front surface up. I use discs for metal, concrete or ceramic tiles. The disadvantage of using an angle grinder is the large amount of dust that is released during cutting and the smell of burnt wood, so it is better to work on a balcony or outside. Hacksaw. I don’t use the usual one for wood - its teeth are large and “bite” into the slab, rather than cutting it, leaving decent chips along the edge. I use a hacksaw for metal - it has finer teeth. I use these techniques for small volumes of work, but if there is a lot of cutting, it is better to order cutting from a specialized company.
How to care for furniture made of chipboard and mdf so that it lasts a long time?
First of all, you need to take care of the correct arrangement of furniture in the room. You should not place it near heating devices and use it in rooms with temperatures below 2 “C. The relative humidity in the room should be maintained between 45 and 70%. Do not place hot objects on the surfaces of parts and allow prolonged exposure to sunlight. The durability of furniture depends on the quality of the initial assembly, which must be done by a professional. To remove various contaminants from the surface, use special compositions for cleaning furniture. During operation, it is worth periodically checking the reliability of all connections and the condition of moving parts (doors, drawers, etc.), and if necessary, perform broaching. Do not overload the shelves inside cabinets and cabinets, especially if the former are made of glass.”
Self-adhesive film
Of course, this is the easiest way to cover. Allows you to renew a kitchen top that has become old.
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Before you begin finishing, thoroughly clean the area to be treated with sandpaper. Achieve a perfectly smooth surface.
Attention! Clean thoroughly. Do not allow air bubbles to form under the film!
In stores you can find a huge assortment of self-adhesive films with a variety of designs - imitation stones, solid wood of any species, plain, with a pattern.
The surface with such a film is easy to clean from dirt and can serve for a long time without wear or fading.
Furniture is swollen from water, what should I do?
One of the most common troubles that can happen to kitchen furniture made from chipboard is excess moisture getting on it and further swelling (swelling). There can be many reasons for such disgrace. For example, a favorite flower in a pot is conveniently placed on the top shelf of the cabinet.
If you do not properly protect the surface from moisture penetration (and you need to water the flower regularly). As a result, we can get this picture.
In our case, the structural qualities of our chipboard shelf (cabinet) were not damaged; only the edge of the shelf was swollen and deformed. There is no talk of replacing it with a new one. Moreover, this means actually remodeling and disassembling the entire cabinet completely. We only need to fix the aesthetic, visible part of the shelf, swollen from water. This is what we will do. We will not disassemble, remove or replace anything. Our shelf will remain in its original place.
The most acceptable, non-labor-intensive and low-cost way out of this situation is to decorate (cover) the end of our shelf that is swollen (swollen) from water with a plastic corner. It’s simple and completely doable with your own hands.
DIY chipboard shelf repair in the kitchen
What should you do if the edge of a chipboard shelf in your kitchen furniture is swollen? Cosmetic repair of swollen chipboard.
We will need a plastic corner of the desired color (in our case, white) and glue.
We used Dragon glue, which was quite suitable for our purpose. But there may be other options at your discretion.
Next, measure and cut the corner along the length of the shelf or edge of the cabinet, coat the inside of the corner with glue and apply it to the area of the swollen chipboard.
If you have such a useful thing as clamps, use them to secure a corner to the edge of the shelf and leave it for a day.
This way our decor will stick tightly to the edge of the shelf.
If there is no clamp, you can simply press the corner with something heavy (for example, a stack of books) until the glue dries completely.
This is what our decorative repair of swollen chipboard in the kitchen looks like.
We managed to correct the aesthetic picture.
At the initial stage of the problem (as an ambulance), you can use regular nail polish.
Just dry the swelling area thoroughly with a hairdryer, and then coat the problem areas with colorless varnish. After drying and absorbing, it prevents moisture from entering and serves as a waterproofing agent. But this only helps at the early stage of soaking to slow down the process for a short period of time
But for the future, it is necessary to eliminate the source of unwanted excess moisture. If this is a pot with a living flower, you need to place a tray under it (for example, a regular plastic tray). And in the future, try to prevent water from getting on such a moisture-sensitive surface.
We will tell you how and how to cover (protect) the top of the kitchen from grease, dust and moisture. Simple techniques will help you keep your kitchen clean without much effort or expense.
Soft glass
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You can cover it with oilcloth or a tablecloth, but they wear out very quickly.
An adequate alternative is transparent PVC film. It is also called soft glass. Withstands household chemicals, relatively high temperatures, is not saturated with water, and is not subject to deformation. No scratches left.
Excellent for surfaces made of wood, chipboard, MDF, glass, metal, artificial stone, agglomerate.
Chipboard after a flood - what to do?
Good afternoon After a flood, as a result of which chipboard furniture was left in a few centimeters of hot water for several hours, I’m wondering what to do. Wait until the chipboard dries - but it has already split in half everywhere. all this is the bottom of the furniture, its basis. the rest of the furniture, despite the fact that the air humidity was almost 100% for several hours, seems like nothing yet. but what to do with the swollen base? The closet has swelled about 3 centimeters from the bottom, see two at the chest of drawers and shelving. Is there a way to at least extend the life of furniture after such an accident? cut down what is swollen due to the base? any other ways?
Cut above the swollen area. And don’t wait for it to dry completely, because... residual moisture will rise higher “through the capillaries”. You know it yourself - the water will find a hole. It will not be possible to shrink the swollen area to the original 16 mm. In principle, furniture can stand on swollen “legs” for a long time, but the appearance is still the same.
Another option is to order new panels to replace the damaged ones. But getting the color right may not be easy.
tatoops wrote: Is there a way to at least extend the life of furniture after such an accident? cut down what is swollen due to the base?
If the base is structurally a separate element, then only change it on all the furniture and it doesn’t matter if the color doesn’t match, the main thing is that it will be the same everywhere (like this trick). If the damaged furniture stands on the sides (the legs are a single part with the side part), then try (if possible) to cut off the damaged part and build a plinth on which to install the cut furniture. The design must be adjusted to the location. If this does not work, then replace the damaged parts entirely. I had a flood, but it was cold water in the kitchen, about 1 cm of water within 1 hour. I managed to fight it off by clamping the lower parts through the boards with clamps and drying them with a hairdryer
. Moreover, you have to do everything quickly; if it dries before it’s compressed with clamps, it won’t work anymore. It turned out tolerably, I only changed the front panels covering the base. Good luck .
What is the best way to cover a wooden tabletop?
When choosing a covering, you need to rely on your desires, as well as the design of the room as a whole.
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Tabletop Cedar 3198/Mw Rhodes Wood
Do you work with wood yourself? Do you want to remodel an old countertop or create one yourself from scratch? Then choose formulations made from oil and wax. They will protect the array from moisture, scratches, and the negative effects of high temperatures. Varnishes are less popular at the moment.
Need a quick restoration of your work surface? An excellent option would be to use self-adhesive film, the color and design of which can be chosen so that the surface is in perfect harmony with the set and the interior as a whole.
If you want to experiment and create a masterpiece with your own hands, try liquid glass. It can be used not only to fill a tree, but also to add a herbarium, shells, sea pebbles, and branches to the composition.
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Laminated models and their repair
Laminated surfaces, despite their durability, also wear out. If the tabletop is swollen, you can fix it in the following way:
- heat the deformed area with a hairdryer;
- remove the damaged piece;
- treat the damaged area with glue;
- pour the prepared mixture of sawdust and PVA into the damaged area;
- compact the mixture with a spatula;
- the surface should dry within 24 hours.
If the surface is not only damaged, but also swollen, a number of actions should be taken to restore the shape of the slab.
Can chipboard replace natural wood?
Chipboard (chipboard) is a composite material that contains chips mixed with resin. By far, this is the most popular material for making countertops.
If you don’t see the point of spending money on a kitchen top made of natural wood, but want an aesthetic product with good performance characteristics, pay attention to the following options:
Veneered chipboards
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The surface is covered with veneer - a thin layer made from natural wood. A protective layer of varnish is applied on top.
Visually they do not differ from solid wood countertops. Disadvantages include an average level of resistance to chemicals and scratches.
Melamine cladding
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In this case, the chipboard is finished with kraft paper, which is impregnated and coated with melamine resin. Resistant to solvents and moisture.
They can have any pattern, including the texture of natural wood.
Lamination with plastic
Covered with HPL plastic. It is resistant to UV rays, mechanical stress, moisture, food acids and any household chemicals. They are durable and easy to maintain. These are beautiful, varied products.
They give the greatest scope in terms of design. On the market you can find decors with very high-quality imitation wood or stone.
If you are looking for a high-quality countertop with an affordable price tag, then pay attention to chipboard with HPL lamination.
A photorealistic imitation of an array will please the eye, reliability and ease of maintenance will eliminate additional expenses and worries, and a high level of environmental friendliness will allow you not to worry about the health of your family.
It is these advantages that we have embodied in the “Cedar” line of countertops. Our task is to provide the client with a high-quality, aesthetic and durable product at an affordable price. Get more information on the official product resource.
Table top Cedar 690/P Indian wood
Sealing chipboard joints on the floor
The difficulty lies in the fact that the slabs on the floor are constantly subjected to significant physical stress; they “play” relative to each other. For this reason, the putty does not want to stick. There are several popular ways to seal such seams.
The seams are covered with epoxy mixed with sawdust. The sawdust is first finely sifted. The composition sets very quickly, so it is not worth preparing a large volume of such putty at once. Such protection serves for a long time and reliably. But the price of epoxy is high, and sealing joints is expensive.
You can replace the epoxy with hot wood glue. You need to mix sawdust in it and go through the seams.
The effect is achieved even greater than with epoxy, since the hot glue penetrates deep inside. This method also saves from moisture, and the joint stops “playing”. True, it is advisable not to walk on such a floor for several days, since wood glue takes a long time to dry.
This method is much cheaper. And if the floor is covered with linoleum on top, then you can completely forget about damage to the chipboards.
Dishwasher protection
If a dishwasher will be located under the countertop, it must be protected from moisture and steam. When the dishwasher doors are opened, fumes rise. Typically, a protective element is included with the equipment.
- In Bosch machines, the protection is a metal plate.
- suggests protecting the tabletop with a special adhesive-based film.
- If for some reason there is no native protection, you can glue thick self-adhesive foil or mounting tape to the place where the steam entered.
How to bring chipboard sets back to normal condition?
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There was a flood in the kitchen not long ago, the kitchen set is made of chipboard, and from contact with soda, the DOP began to swell and flake. Do you need advice on how to eliminate the consequences of contact with water?
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#3
- Vologda city
I had the same problem, the bottoms of the tables began to swell. I had to saw them off, and twisted a rectangular frame for each table separately from a planed board. These frames were covered with stain and furniture varnish to match the desired color. I screwed the set onto the furniture corners of the tables. They stood like that for more than one year, but then I remade the set entirely from pure wood. Now there are no such problems.
#4
- City of Barnaul
You can also replace the facades on the set; they are sold for every taste and size. You already have the fittings. A little effort in replacement and there will be no trace of the consequences of the flood. True, you will have to spend money.
#5
- Kanash city
Repairing moisture-swollen chipboard furniture cannot be restored in full, if at all. I had a similar case in practice. I cut off the entire lower swollen part of the furniture at the same level, and overlapped it with slabs of the same color, but of a larger size, fastening them with self-tapping screws. The furniture has been standing for many years.
#6
- Moscow city
You can replace swollen parts with new ones. It's difficult but possible. Find an organization that will produce these parts according to the dimensions of the old ones. And then collect everything.
#7
- Irkutsk city
If the chipboard is fastened with self-tapping screws, it will be possible to somehow level the surface. And to give it a more or less aesthetic appearance, you can cover it with self-adhesive film, which is sold in any hardware store.
