Browse Forums Kitchen Corner 1 Dec 18, 2009 1:29 pm Anyone done it? At design stage for new kitchen for new build, corian or something similar.Nobody local able to supply or fit (coutry WA). OH pretty good has previously fitted 2 kit kitchens with laminex no prob. Just trying to decide if I should abandon the idea alltogether or not Re: DIY fit Acrylic Benchtops 2Dec 18, 2009 1:54 pm Normally the only person installing a solid top is the reseller - they mostly have agreements with the fabricator. If you do get your hands on some solid top I would still be leery of DIY - they are another level beyond laminated postformed tops and the mistakes tend to be more expensive. But if you have a serious supply/installation shortage then I suppose all avenues have to be considered - but beware of buying straight slabs of imported product with the assurance that it is "no problem" to install. Cheers, Earl Re: DIY fit Acrylic Benchtops 3Dec 18, 2009 4:01 pm Strumer Normally the only person installing a solid top is the reseller - they mostly have agreements with the fabricator. If you do get your hands on some solid top I would still be leery of DIY - they are another level beyond laminated postformed tops and the mistakes tend to be more expensive. But if you have a serious supply/installation shortage then I suppose all avenues have to be considered - but beware of buying straight slabs of imported product with the assurance that it is "no problem" to install. Cheers, Earl right on earl !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Re: DIY fit Acrylic Benchtops 4Dec 18, 2009 5:05 pm Gamefish - Where abouts are you? WA is a big state... Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Hi Alex, Thanks for the reply again. I had a chat with the builder, he said he will use primer, then hydrotec which comes with colour and sealer as well. A Renderer I… 12 18097 Suggestions please for acrylic rendering Color to match austral brick urban one pepper. Pic for reference. Thanks 0 5071 It's a classic case of aesthetics subjugating function where style takes precedence over practicality. 3 3945 |