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hi i have a black kitchen bench top. can i get ply or mdf, nail glue it down and stain it? Will it work? I want to stain it walnut
Hello @Savya01
Thank you for the clarification. If you are screwing the timber benchtop to the stone benchtop, I don't recommend doing it as it will produce silica dust which is bad for your health. Just for clarification, if you were to do it, you would need to drill through the wooden benchtop and then drill into the stone top and use masonry plugs to hold the benchtop in place. I would still use glue for this particular project as it is safer and will not produce silica dust.
However, using screws will ruin the look of the benchtop as the surface will be covered by screw heads and drilling into the stone top is hazardous to your health. So, can you screw the timber waterfall to the stone top? My advice is not to do it, and it would be better to just glue it and secure it from the top and bottom where it can be anchored onto the timber benchtop and flooring that you have.
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.
Eric
Hello @Savya01
If you are screwing it to the cabinets, you have the option of not using the glue. If you do use the glue, it will be difficult to remove the benchtop, and it could possibly damage the cabinets. If you are planning to change the benchtop in the future, you have the option of not using glue. Yes, you can screw the waterfall into the timber cabinets.
Eric
Hello @Savya01
A quick way to do a cutting guide on the surface of the benchtop is to trace the outline of the sink in top of the benchtop. You then measure 10mm in from the outline and draw a similar guide from the inside. The smaller guide is where you want to cut the benchtop. Please note that the interior guide must be drawn perfectly to avoid a skewed installation. But if your sink comes with a cut out guide then just use that on the surface of your benchtop. Will your new 500mm sink fit the benchtop? Yes, you'll need to space the sink evenly so that it lands in the correct location.
One way to cut the benchtop is to use a jigsaw. My best advice is to use the best timber blade possible on the tool so that you get a clean cut. I suggest using Selleys 300g Clear Wet Area Waterproof Silicone Sealant to cover the corners and fix the benchtop in place. But I would still suggest finding a way to anchor the waterfall to the cabinet using screws.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
Hello @Savya01
Yes, you can use the same silicone for the bottom of the waterfall. The 500mm sink will fit on the 600mm benchtop as there is a 50mm buffer on each side. My best advice is to make sure that the cut out and the cabinets below align properly so that the sink will fit correctly. I suggest using the Diablo or Kango brands, the size of the blade you'll need will depend on the type of jigsaw that you'll be using. I suggest bringing the jigsaw with you so that the tool specialist can tell you which blade will work for your tool.
Eric
