{"id":653,"date":"2017-04-26T14:50:19","date_gmt":"2017-04-26T13:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/?p=653"},"modified":"2023-05-17T15:37:02","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T14:37:02","slug":"best-prepare-cutting-kitchen-worktop-size","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/best-prepare-cutting-kitchen-worktop-size\/","title":{"rendered":"How Best To Prepare When Cutting Your Kitchen Worktop To Size"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re a hands-on type of person, there are few more satisfying ways to get your worktops<\/strong><\/a> cut to size than just doing them yourself. After all, if you\u2019ve got the tools and you\u2019ve got the enthusiasm, why wouldn\u2019t you? It can be easy to get caught out on a few simple mistakes though, so this week we\u2019re taking a moment to give you some quick hints and tips on preparing to cut your worktops properly.<\/p>\n

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Preparing To Cut Your Kitchen Worktop<\/h2>\n

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Before we get right into it, we have to quickly cover the important stuff, and that means personal protection equipment (otherwise known as PPE). Where power tools are in play, they have a nasty habit of sending debris flying at potentially dangerous speeds. Don\u2019t risk it \u2013 stick some safety goggles over your eyes and make sure you\u2019re wearing a dust mask to protect your throat and lungs too.<\/p>\n

There are a range of power tools you can use to do the job, but at Savoy we\u2019d recommend a circular saw, as it\u2019s got the power and the stability you need to make a smooth cut. We\u2019ll use it as an example through this post, but we know that other power tools are available!<\/p>\n

Just Before Cutting Your Worktop<\/h3>\n

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Image Credit: Kitchen worktop Cutting<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

There are a few steps it\u2019s a good idea to take quickly before getting down to the business of cutting.<\/p>\n

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  1. Use Sawhorses<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    There are a couple of reasons for this. Obviously you\u2019ll need a stable surface to work on, but also it\u2019s a good idea to have a mate present to handle the piece you\u2019re sawing off. If you do it alone and just let it drop to the floor as you cut instead, you\u2019re not only risking damage to your laminate kitchen worktops<\/a><\/strong> (as the material bends and snaps) but also injury to yourself!<\/p>\n

    Also \u2013 pad your sawhorses with rags or towels before you put the laminate down on it. This will prevent any scratches or damage to your worktop\u2019s<\/strong><\/a> finish!<\/p>\n

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    1. Practice Makes Perfect<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      This one\u2019s important! Unless you\u2019re very, very lucky, you won\u2019t get any do-overs when you\u2019re cutting your worktop. If you make a mistake, that\u2019s it; you\u2019ve either got to live with it or buy a replacement worktop. This is why we\u2019d always recommend trying your hand on a few scrap pieces of wood first, just so you\u2019ve got your technique down before it comes to the real thing. It\u2019s technically optional, but you\u2019ll be thankful for it later!<\/p>\n

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      1. Tape It For Posterity<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Masking tape is your best friend here. Putting it down on the worktop (then making a line with a marker) can not only help provide a visual guide for cutting, but the tape also helps further protect the laminate from chipping or damage.<\/p>\n

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        1. Put Your Worktop Upside Down<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          This is another anti-chipping measure, and very effective it is too \u2013 especially if you\u2019re using a circular saw. The teeth on a saw cut on their way up, so by turning things round the other way you help protect your worktop\u2019s laminate (particularly if your saw gets jammed at any stage).<\/p>\n

          So, now you\u2019re ready to start cutting! This is tricky enough in itself, and it\u2019s important to give it the attention it deserves, which we\u2019ll do when we publish our blog next week. Watch this space!<\/p>\n

          In the meantime, if you\u2019re looking to get hold of any worktops<\/strong><\/a> or supplies \u2013 or you just need a bit of friendly help and advice<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 you can pop into any one of our DIY stores<\/a><\/strong> in Preston, Blackpool or Wigan, where our friendly members of staff will be only too happy to lend a hand!<\/p>\n

          Don\u2019t forget to follow us on Twitter: @SavoyTimber<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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