I recently got a joiner to build and install an island unit in kitchen. The end units in the island are curved so I asked for two of the worktop corners to be shaped accordingly. I was pretty unhappy at the result to say the least but the joiner seemed to think he had done a good job. I don't think that the worktop is cut into a smooth curve and the edging looks horrendous to me. I will try to attach photos and would be grateful for your expert opinions (one of the pics shows the worktop curve compared to the curve of the door when lined up with edges). He says I am just being picky. Grateful for your views. Thanks
Looks pretty ropey to me and I would not be pleased with that...however cutting a curve on a worktop must be difficult to do and beyond my pay grade. But he's a pro and should either do a better job or be upfront about the challenge.
I would not pay anything for that mess. I'd tell him to take it away and dispose of it at his expense. I'd then get a real joiner in that comes with references.
Give him an opportunity to put it right and if he refuses then consider taking an action in the small claims court. You are not being picky - the job hasn't been carried out properly and that is his problem. If you accept the job and the edging falls off in a few months than it will be your problem.
"Which" have published a great guideline on this exact problem : https://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/advice/how-to-complain-if-youre-unhappy-with-building-work
I think the curve actually looks smooth, but it sounds like it doesn't match the profile of the end-units, which is what you asked him to do.
My thoughts too. Its more the standard of the edging work, its shocking. Even I can do a much better job than that.
I maybe haven't got a good enough pic of it. When you run your hand alongg it there's a very noticeable bump where it's slightly straight and then turns to meet the straight edge. He said that it shouldn't have to follow the profile of the door and I wouldn't have minded if it didn't add long as it was a curve. But to me it certainly isn't. Many thanks
Ah, I see. Do you know if he cut it with a jigsaw or router? It would be very difficult to get a smooth curve if cutting free-hand with a jig-saw.
I was wondering how a joiner would go about this? Carefully cut a ply template (with jigsaw and sand?) and use that with a router?
Ah - you can buy a pre-made template :- https://www.diy.com/departments/coo...gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CN_r7r6wv9wCFUyiUQodDMgOHA
He cut it with a router and made a template from ply using one of the curved doors to get the I assume so but without the word carefully
Here's a DIY opinion. It's carp! My edging is way better than that, and I only do it occasionally. For a pro job, no way is it good enough - it should be as close to perfection as you can imagine.