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Installing the benchtop

With your cabinets in place, it's time to install your

benchtop. Before you start, read the benchtop

assembly instruction to learn about the things you

need to consider as you prepare and install it.

When cutting the benchtop to fit your kitchen,

keep in mind that you are handling thick and heavy

materials so make sure you have the proper work

space and tools.

Start by placing the benchtop on top of the base

cabinets and push it against the wall. Once in

position, measure the benchtop from the side

edge of the cabinet underneath. With the addition

of at least a 1.5cm overhang, make a mark on the

benchtop.

For a sink cut-out you start by tracing the inner

boundaries of the sink cabinet on the underside

of the positioned benchtop.

Use a jigsaw to cut out the space for your sink. It's

helpful to drill a hole on the inside corners of your

outline before cutting. These holes, big enough to

fit the jigsaw blade, serve as the entry point for the

jigsaw and enable you to make a cleaner cut.

It's helpful to use a pair of sawhorses to set up a

cutting station. Here, you can benefit from having

a second person available, to help carry and hold

the benchtop while you perform the different steps.

If you need to customise your benchtop for a sink

or cooktop, follow the assembly instructions of your

sink or cooktop.

Use a circular saw and G clamps to keep a straight

line as you cut the benchtop. To avoid splintering,

cut with the benchtop underside facing up when

using a buzz or jig saw, but with the top facing up

if using a handsaw. Have a second person hold the

piece to be cut off to avoid the edge from splintering.

Place the benchtop upside down, then place the

sink upside down within the previously marked

boundaries/lines, making sure there is equal space

all around. Trace the outline of the sink.

For the cooktop cut-out locate the mid point of

the cooktop cabinet. See the cooktop installation

guide for the cut-out dimensions and the minimum

distances required. Make sure the cut-out perimeter

doesn't collide with the top rail of the cabinet.

After you have cut the benchtop you need to seal

the cut raw edge. Open edges create a entry point

for humidity or water, which can cause swelling and

deterioration. Follow the assembly instructions of

the benchtop to apply the edge band that comes

with each IKEA pre-cut benchtop. If you do not have

a loose strip we recommend sealing with silicone.

Then, follow the assembly instructions for the sink

to mark the actual cutting line.

For last steps on installing

the benchtop, see next page