Hello
I wonder if someone can give me some advice for the countertop for my kitchen island.
The countertop and the build-up (particle board) came separately, so now I have to attach the build-up myself. I was told that this way the whole thing is not as heavy and easier to carry and handle.
That's not a problem, I don't mind doing it - I am just wondering what kind of adhesive would be best.
The countertop overhangs the island on one of the long sides by about a foot (30cm) and it is 6 feet long.
The island is actually just three bottom cabinets side by side with the countertop on top of them.
The build-up has the same outside dimension as the countertop is from the underside and fits right into the frame created by the lips of the countertop, so it's not just strips around the outside edges.
This way the overhang is more solid and less likely to droop .
Should I use contact cement (on both sides and let it dry up for a while),
or some sort of construction adhesive (can or tube).
In these cases I am wondering about lingering fumes.
I am actually leaning towards carpenters glue. Spread out thin on both sides,
then use as many clamps as I have to clamp around the perimeter of the countertop, lay it upside down on some spacers and put several weights
around the center because I can't clamp there.
I could also pre-drill some clearance holes for wood screws through the build-up board (it is particle board), then drill small (shallow!) pilot holes into the countertop from below and pull the two halves together.
I prefer not to drill at all, since accidents happen sometimes, no matter how careful one is, besides I think a satisfactory bond can be achieved even without any fasteners, and just using an adhesive.
Does someone have experience with with kind of job or some other input?
I wonder if someone can give me some advice for the countertop for my kitchen island.
The countertop and the build-up (particle board) came separately, so now I have to attach the build-up myself. I was told that this way the whole thing is not as heavy and easier to carry and handle.
That's not a problem, I don't mind doing it - I am just wondering what kind of adhesive would be best.
The countertop overhangs the island on one of the long sides by about a foot (30cm) and it is 6 feet long.
The island is actually just three bottom cabinets side by side with the countertop on top of them.
The build-up has the same outside dimension as the countertop is from the underside and fits right into the frame created by the lips of the countertop, so it's not just strips around the outside edges.
This way the overhang is more solid and less likely to droop .
Should I use contact cement (on both sides and let it dry up for a while),
or some sort of construction adhesive (can or tube).
In these cases I am wondering about lingering fumes.
I am actually leaning towards carpenters glue. Spread out thin on both sides,
then use as many clamps as I have to clamp around the perimeter of the countertop, lay it upside down on some spacers and put several weights
around the center because I can't clamp there.
I could also pre-drill some clearance holes for wood screws through the build-up board (it is particle board), then drill small (shallow!) pilot holes into the countertop from below and pull the two halves together.
I prefer not to drill at all, since accidents happen sometimes, no matter how careful one is, besides I think a satisfactory bond can be achieved even without any fasteners, and just using an adhesive.
Does someone have experience with with kind of job or some other input?