Browse Forums Kitchen Corner 1 Feb 16, 2014 1:10 pm Recently I intalled the new kitchen cabinet. There is cabinet for my sink with 2 1600mm long and 2 600mm wide, where 1 long and 1 wide side along the wall. But in the 1600mm long side, there are no backboard to cover. They only put a small thin wood put on the top.I think it is very weak. I worry that after I put the bench top and sink, the board can not hold the heavy of benchtop and sink, then the bench top will break and fall down. I called my supplier to show my worries. And also asked them why no backboard there? Its ugly and also cockroach and other insects can come into the carbinet easily. But they said that is it, no need to worry, It was calculated by computer that the carbinet can hold the heavy of the bench top and sink. Anyone has any suggestions? What should I do now? Can I trust them? Where can I find the Australian Kitchen Standard? I do not understand why the cabinet only made of 3 sides of board not 4 sides? or because of the fourth side (1600mm long) along the wall, so the wall can be the fourth one? Re: I need help.Hope it may help who wants to instal new kit 2Feb 16, 2014 2:19 pm You have purchase cheap and nasty cabinets. That is how some of them are built. Some of them only have thin 4mm back which isn't much better! Unfortunately you needed to do a bit more homework before purchasing kitchens. Don't feel bad your not alone. A lot of people get caught out with flat pack style kitchens! Go to a board cutting factory with the cabinet sizes and have them cut 16mm backs for you. Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: I need help.Hope it may help who wants to instal new kit 3Feb 17, 2014 12:23 pm Hi doitself, What type of benchtop's are you getting? Like CuttingEdgeKitchens suggests you can go to a local cabinetmaker and ask them to assist you or you can pop down to your local hardware store (bunnings, masters ect) and pick up some 16mm Partical Board and do it yourself. If there is a support rail along the top rear of the cabinet and you are having laminate benchtops then there shouldn't be any need for additional strength. If it is stone benchtops you will definitely need to reinforce the cabinet with a solid back. If you have any photo's I can give you more advice that is more specif to your kitchen Kitchen Designer @ http://www.diylab.com.au Levelling compound Ardit is the best but buy a bag of sand and make sand dam to protect your wood floor 2 15244 Ask yourself if the insurance company will be aware of the Reno. 4 7355 6 55311 |