Unexpected worktop issue - extra wide solid wood worktop advice

Discussion in 'Carpenters' Talk' started by lokkie, Jan 14, 2020.

  1. lokkie

    lokkie Member

    Hi,

    Finishing off a kitchen install, and don't ask me why, but for some reason I assumed the stone fitters would be doing my wooden worktops too :oops: :confused:

    So, I now only have half my worktops sorted as I have a wooden worktop butting up against a quartz worktop, and another single length against a wall.

    First question, who should I be looking for to cut and install this (local carpenter or specialist?), and will they be able to template and do all the cutting, rounded edges etc...

    Second question, to do the worktop left to right in one run, is max depth 1240, max length 1500. Is it worth the extra cost to pay for a made up worktop @ 1240, or will it still look perfect joining two lengths together (oak readily comes in 1240, but not my requirement in walnut)?

    Thanks all!
     
  2. lokkie

    lokkie Member

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    Cardboard mock up
     
  3. Scott Green

    Scott Green Member

    You need a kitchen fitter or decent carpenter to do it.

    Joining the 2 together may be a pain if the tops aren't perfectly flat, and you will have a joint line which should be pretty inconspicuous if done properly
     
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  4. lokkie

    lokkie Member

    Thanks Scott, looks like 'Topworktops' supply, template and fit, so might give them a try!
     
  5. kitfit1

    kitfit1 Screwfix Select

    Where about's are you @lokkie ? That top looks like a challenge i may well be interested in :D
     
  6. lokkie

    lokkie Member

    Bracknell, near Reading.
     
  7. kitfit1

    kitfit1 Screwfix Select

    Mmmm, too far to be viable i'm afraid.
     
  8. lokkie

    lokkie Member

    In that case, maybe you can answer - what should I expect to pay to have someone cut & fit? Would they be able to match the edges on the wood that I am having on the quartz? Would they supply the wood, or would I have to get it?

    Bit annoyed I mucked this planning up as I hadn't even considered having to sort this out. Don't know any carpenters and don't want to take a risk on check-a-trade!
     
  9. GrahamTaylor

    GrahamTaylor Active Member

    Drop me an email.

    The address may give you a clue that I am just down the road!

    graham@binfield-carpenter.co.uk

    Even if you don't want me to do the work I can discuss it and make some intelligent noises
     
  10. Montythecarpenter

    Montythecarpenter New Member

    Post some photos if you
    If you get this work you have to post some photos, this is a fun one! Would love to do this but I'm 200 miles away
     
  11. lokkie

    lokkie Member

    Cheers, emailed.
     

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