water damaged kitchen worktop
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It's laminate so all you can do is seal the joint and hope it doesn't get any worse.
I wondered if you could take out some of the expanded chip board below the veneer of the worktop and then glue in a metal joint?
There is another metal joint on the other side of the worktop. So, it would not look out of place.
There is another metal joint on the other side of the worktop. So, it would not look out of place.
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Are you talking about one of these?:
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You could conceivably fit one in there but I can't see how it would fix anything or improve the appearance, so don't see the point.
As for removing the blown chipboard to make the top flat again....I think this is something that is possible in theory but in reality it would be so labour intensive you'd be better off just replacing the whole thing.
Aluminium Worktop Trim "T" Joint Size 28mm
Designed to join bullnose radius worktops with all major worktop brands.Perfect alignment and fit with worktop. Light & strong aluminium in matt black finish. 630mm long easily cuts to length required. Universal left or right fitting.
orion.supplies
You could conceivably fit one in there but I can't see how it would fix anything or improve the appearance, so don't see the point.
As for removing the blown chipboard to make the top flat again....I think this is something that is possible in theory but in reality it would be so labour intensive you'd be better off just replacing the whole thing.
similar to this joint but without the curved bit at the front.Are you talking about one of these?:
Aluminium Worktop Trim "T" Joint Size 28mm
Designed to join bullnose radius worktops with all major worktop brands.Perfect alignment and fit with worktop. Light & strong aluminium in matt black finish. 630mm long easily cuts to length required. Universal left or right fitting.
You could conceivably fit one in there but I can't see how it would fix anything or improve the appearance, so don't see the point.
As for removing the blown chipboard to make the top flat again....I think this is something that is possible in theory but in reality it would be so labour intensive you'd be better off just replacing the whole thing.
the property is going up for sale, so trying to find a cheaper solution than replacing the worktops. What sort of guide price should I be looking at if, indeed, I replaced the worktop? it is a U shaped worktop 3 meters on each of the 3 sides.
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I will avoid answering your "how much?" question as I simply do not know.
But for every £1 you spend on improving that worktop, how many £1 do you think the sale price will increase by? If the buyer decides they want £250 off the price because of the worktop then you can advise them that, yes, you already know what condition the worktop is in and the price reflects that.
My advice would be to spend as little time and money as possible on minor cosmetics because you are unlikely to get it back.
But for every £1 you spend on improving that worktop, how many £1 do you think the sale price will increase by? If the buyer decides they want £250 off the price because of the worktop then you can advise them that, yes, you already know what condition the worktop is in and the price reflects that.
My advice would be to spend as little time and money as possible on minor cosmetics because you are unlikely to get it back.
If it’s up for sale then completely pointless doing anything with it, just stick a tray on top when anyone views.
