After installing the kitchen between the tabletop and the wall, an unsightly gap forms. It not only spoils the appearance of the furniture, but also serves in the future as a place for the accumulation of small debris and dirt. You can get rid of it by closing this gap with a specially designed element. The kitchen skirting board will not only hide the gap, but also create a finished design, ensuring a smooth transition from the countertop to the wall.
You will need
- drill;
- self-tapping screws;
- sharp knife;
- screwdriver;
- silicone sealant;
- ruler;
- pencil
Instruction manual
1
The skirting board for the kitchen worktop consists of two parts: this is the bar and the guide rail, which serves to fasten this bar. The connection of these two elements occurs using a special groove. The skirting board is inserted into it and firmly fixed, locking in it "lock". The guide itself is pre-mounted to the countertop. There are varieties of skirting boards that are installed by the adhesive method, but a design with a removable decorative strip is much more hygienic to maintain and, in addition, allows dismantling if necessary.
2
Before you purchase a skirting board for a countertop, you need to make an accurate calculation of its length. The necessary measurements are made after the final assembly of the furniture and add a few centimeters to the result. Subsequently, it will be better to cut off the excess than to face the fact that the length of the purchased strap is insufficient.
3
The completeness of the set includes: decorative profile and guide, plugs, fasteners and connecting corners. Connecting corners are divided into internal, external and end. Through the inner corners, corners are formed, and the outer corners close the ends of the plank. It is worth making sure that you have everything you need in the kit, without leaving the store.
4
Usually, the guide is fastened using self-tapping screws, since the use of screws or nails can damage the brittle material. First, they make markings for the attachment points, carefully considering their location for a denser and more reliable fit of the baseboard to the wall and table. If angular docking is done, then the inner corner is installed first, one wing of the guide is inserted into it, and then the second.
5
The guides are fastened with self-tapping screws, which must enter the plane strictly in the horizontal direction. Even their slight slope during twisting will lead to the loss of stability of the mount. To prevent this, it is better to drill holes for dowels and screw the screws into them.
6
For more complete protection against water penetration, the joints between the baseboard and the countertop are treated with sealant. The same procedure must be done in places where there are connecting elements and plugs. After that, you can install a decorative profile and consider the work finished. Many craftsmen use the baseboard as a means of masking the wiring, but for this purpose it is better to purchase a voluminous version of this product.
