Installing the countertops in the kitchen with his hands: Types, decor, photo

Modern furniture malls kitchen countertops stagger the imagination of consumers the choice of variety, outdoor appeal.

Quality products are very expensive. Those who are trying to succeed in savings will practically a few days to make a smart and unique tabletop with his own hands, that does not affect the budget and table appearance, as well as its working properties.

The advantages of the furniture created with their own hands

• cost of goods. It is much lower than you can get at the mall. The table top will be much stronger and more stable than any other.
  
  

  It will last a very long time for you.

• own design. Make a product you can according to your project that everything else, will present you a strong confidence in their own abilities. And also this is an excellent occasion to boast of their abilities in front of guests!
  
  

  Give them time to consider the countertop, then you must admit that it is your creation and enjoy the admiration of others!

• Almost without exception, kitchen countertops are made of chipboard. This means that they are absolutely not high-quality subjected to treatment. Products prone to moisture absorption, in the subsequent cover such swells and exfoliates. This kind of foundation does not like frequent changes of the environment, does not tolerate dampness in the room and is unlikely to last for a long time for you.
  
  

  Stratification of the material used exacerbates the appearance, which is inconvenient for use and be sure to affect the comfort of home.

• Surface countertops you treat yourself, and choose material for manufacturing, which means that the installation of countertops own hands — as collateral.
  
  

  Table top made with your own hands can get no worse, and even better purchase.

Types of products. What is to stop choice?

1. Round table tops meet completely different scales. The rooms are very small size suited Sliding device, such as a sliding type of countertop.
   
   

   If you have a small-sized kitchen, the working surface can be small.

2. Table square or rectangular — traditional option. Any countertop similar shape can be manufactured in a sliding embodiment if necessary. In addition, this furniture is elementary in the production!
   
   

   Installing a countertop is the most optimal, if the table is designed for a large family or intermittent reception.

3. Table with glass inserts. For the table, tend to choose the tempered glass, since it is difficult to damage. The countertop is usually set in a set with elegant wood legs.
   
   

   In fashion at the moment once again returned tabletop glass.

4. Concrete floor countertop. If you decide to carry out the experiment in the interior, it will certainly be allocated to its interesting design.
   
   

   Such an option is very comfortable to use.

Benefits of worktops made of wood materials:

• Aesthetic, comfortable view of the table;
• These products are easy to handle, easy to wipe;
• The temperature difference, solar exposure is not terribly tree, which is also very resistant to water;

• In such a countertop will produce a small amount of scratching;
• This kind of table is easy to restore;
• Eco-friendly material does not pose any threat to man and his health.

Installing the countertops in the kitchen with his hands

1. The lower section of the kit should be aligned horizontally, according to the level. If the wall has protrusions or recesses, using a jigsaw in the worktop should identify the appropriate forms.
   
   

   This is necessary in order to fully meet the plane unevenness in the wall.

2. Then holes are cut by the hob, and the edges are processed sealant disclosed. Countertop must be bolted to the lower section of the kitchen set and secure.
   
   

   Thoroughly to the wall to mount the table top is not necessary to save the little gap.

3. The following is to identify and fix the hob.
   
   

   It is introduced into the prepared cutout and reinforced bolts to the plane.

4. It needs all the tiles that you enjoy decorating for kitchen countertops.
   
   

   Apply glue on the Civil tile and lay it on the "base".

   Do not forget to use special daggers that are fixed between the tiles for the purpose of marking the distance. To enter duralumin or plastic contour profiles, it is important on the outer ends of the drying of the adhesive up to make the recess.
   

   

   After that you need to wait 1 to 3 days, until the tile adhesive has dried completely.

5. The adhesive layer completely dries in about a few days, two or three will be sufficient. After drying, enter the profiles and fix their special construction adhesive for the tiles, and then press their clamps.
   
   

   The installation can proceed countertops after 5 days.

What tools can be useful?

Installing the countertops in the kitchen with his hands — this whole process. And not just on the technical side, but also looking at the question from a creative standpoint.

So how to fix the countertop in the kitchen, or rather, with the help of what? You definitely will need:

• Yardstick;
• Building level;
• jigsaws;
• Electric drill with attachments.

decoration

How else can surprise guests, knowing that the installation of countertops in the kitchen with his hands, it is not always simple, but effective way to show their talents?

1. Laminated surface.

Laminated countertop difficult spoil somewhat hot, and if such a shed water on the countertop. Give preference to the laminated surfaces should be in the event that it is perfect "fit" in the style of the room.

1. Table top coated with epoxy resin.

Resin itself at a cost not too cheap cost, but it will last for years to come. It is not desirable to put hot, anyway, boiling water, but for tea with friends and loved ones this kind of countertop is ideal. The more that you can fix all sorts of items in the most epoxy resin.

Prepare materials suitable design for your kitchen, as well as those that are reminiscent of something pleasant, and secure them in resin. What is important to know at the same time? Such good resin dries the fresh air, drying it in the room, without the receipt of the desired amount of air is undesirable.

How do I attach the countertop for the kitchen?

Before starting the installation, you must unpack the countertop and examine it for the presence of cracks or chips. If everything is intact, then the next step is a survey of the lower cabinets. The level must be set correctly. In specialized screeds that are in the cupboard under the very top, a hole is drilled.

Fix the product still does not need to. Take the jigsaw and start to cut the hole in such a way so as not to spoil the no lockers, no countertop.

After a tie in the pedestals tighten screws. Installing the countertops in the kitchen is complete!

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