Installing The Worktop - IKEA ENHET kitchen Installation Manual

Installing the worktop

With your cabinets in place, it's time to install your
worktop. Before you start, be sure to read the worktop
assembly instruction to learn about the things you
need to consider as you prepare and install it. When
cutting the worktop to fit it with your kitchen, keep in
mind that you are you are handling rather thick and
heavy material so make sure you have the proper work
Start by placing the worktop on top of the base
cabinets and push it against the wall.
Once in position, measure the worktop from the side
edge of the cabinet underneath. With the addition
of at least a 1.5 cm overhang, make a mark on the
worktop.
For a sink cut-out, you start by tracing the inner
boundaries of the sink cabinet on the underside of
the positioned worktop.
Use a jigsaw to cut out the space for your sink. It's
helpful to drill a hole on the inside corners of your
outline before cutting. These holes, big enough to
fit the jigsaw blade, serve as the entry point for the
jigsaw and enables you to make a cleaner cut.
space and tools. It's helpful to use a pair of sawhorses
to setup a cutting station. Here, you can benefit from
having a second person available, to help you carry
and hold the worktop while you perform the different
steps. If you need to customise your worktop for a sink
or hob, follow the assembly instruction of your sink or
hob.
Use a circular saw and G clamps to keep a straight
line as you cut the worktop. To avoid splinter, cut
with the worktop underside facing up when using a
buzz or jig saw, but with the top facing up if using a
handsaw. A tip is to have a second person hold the
piece to be cut off to avoid the edge from splintering.
Place the worktop upside down, then place the
sink upside down within the previously marked
boundaries/lines, making sure there is equal space
all around. Trace the outline of the sink.
For the hob cut-out, locate the mid point of the
hob cabinet. See the hob installation guide for the
cut-out dimensions and the minimum distances to
pay attention to.
Make sure that the cut-out perimeter doesn't collide
with the top rail of the cabinet.
After you have cut the worktop you need to seal the
cut raw edge. Open edges create a entry point for
humidity or water, which could cause swelling and
deterioration. Follow the assembly instruction of the
worktop to apply the edge band that comes with
each IKEA pre-cut worktop. If you do not have a lose
strip we recommend to seal the open edge using
silicone.
Then, follow the assembly instructrion of the sink to
mark the actual cutting line.
For last steps on installing the
worktop, see next page
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