Island bench question

Nov 27, 2015
7:28 am

I'm Just wondering if anyone knows with our island the laminex panel that's at the front of the island has a join in the middle I'm wondering if this is normal or if it should be one continuous piece ? Just want to be prepared for PCI, thanks

Man1

Nov 27, 2015
7:49 am

Our island is 3m long and has a join in the middle too. I assume the panels don't come in really long lengths or something.

Stewie D

Nov 27, 2015
8:04 am

Depending on which colour you have chosen, usually they come in min size of 2400 x 1200 but a lot these days are available in 3600 x 1200. Have a look at your colours here to see which it is
http://www.google.com.au/url?q=http://l ... vnjIyerZIQ
http://www.google.com.au/url?q=http://w ... QUsjmwGI7A
It might cost you a bit extra but if you can't stand the join...

Stewie

nat_luke1

Nov 27, 2015
9:37 am

Awesome guys thanks for the help

goody59

Nov 27, 2015
9:52 am

nat_luke1

Awesome guys thanks for the help

Our choice of laminate and bench length dictated a joint in our island front panel. Our joint is crap looking and I will be bringing mine up as an defect issue during PCI. We also have laminate panel forming the waterfall ends on the island under Caesarstone stone top but the panel is over a 2mm wider than top so that is also being mentioned for a defect at PCI.

Stewie D

Nov 27, 2015
10:22 am

You also have to realise that some laminate panels are laminex or formica laminates ( 2mm thick ) laminated onto a base sheet available in the sizes I mention above as opposed to some other products like Lamiwood etc which are those colours bonded onto the base mdf sheets and only come in restricted sheet sizes.

Stewie

Kelgofast

Nov 27, 2015
10:28 am

Our also has a joint, I asked my brother as he is a cabinet maker and he has told me that it is like that because that's the biggest they can get the laminated cabinetry in

clueless2009

Nov 27, 2015
10:36 am

Stewie D

Depending on which colour you have chosen, usually they come in min size of 2400 x 1200 but a lot these days are available in 3600 x 1200. Have a look at your colours here to see which it is
http://www.google.com.au/url?q=http://l ... vnjIyerZIQ
http://www.google.com.au/url?q=http://w ... QUsjmwGI7A
It might cost you a bit extra but if you can't stand the join...

Stewie

Thanks for this information. i wanted to do the lines horizontally on my island bench.

Kelgofast

Nov 27, 2015
10:46 am

This is what our looks like, is this similar to how yours looks? Now that they have put our bench tops on its not as noticeable.

Stewie D

Nov 27, 2015
11:29 am

As per what clueless2009 and Kelgofast have stated, that will depend largely on whether you want the grain or pattern horizontal or vertical. Horizontal ( or a plain pattern ) and you should be able to get it without a join. Vertical and you won't have a choice.
Colours make a difference too. Darker colours can hide a join a lot easier as they are dark by nature. Who does the join makes a big difference too.

Stewie

nat_luke1

Nov 27, 2015
11:53 am

Kelgofast yes that's exactly what our looks like and looks like the same colour so it must be the sizing, I didn't actually think to ask for it to go either horizontal or vertical. I've added a pic but it's hard to tell as I took it from outside. Stewie D I don't think it makes a ig difference to anyone just wasn't sure if it was a defect or not and I mean it would look better if it was seamless but it's not really a big deal.

Kelgofast

Nov 27, 2015
12:58 pm

nat_luke1

Kelgofast yes that's exactly what our looks like and looks like the same colour so it must be the sizing, I didn't actually think to ask for it to go either horizontal or vertical. I've added a pic but it's hard to tell as I took it from outside. Stewie D I don't think it makes a ig difference to anyone just wasn't sure if it was a defect or not and I mean it would look better if it was seamless but it's not really a big deal.

They are very similar in colour

I thought that it was a defect also and was getting a bit cranky about so I got my brother to come have a look and have he explained why I was much happier as ours wont be the only one like this

clueless2009

Nov 27, 2015
2:25 pm

current house island bench have back laminates are in vertical and broken into three sections evenly, dark laminates like above pic's. Its represents roughly three double door cupboards other side. One section is small drawers for cutlery and the dishwasher.