Howdens WHT1885 Operating instructions

Brand: Howdens

Model: WHT1885

Type: Operating instructions

GLOSSWTA

MEASURING YOUR WORKTOP

High Gloss

Worktop Profile

• Marking can be done with a soft pencil either on the face of the worktop, if

using a hand saw, or on the back if using a power saw.

• Before cutting check measurements.

Important Customer Notice

• This worktop has an excess of 25mm at each end to allow for trimming

and cutting.

CUTTING YOUR WORKTOP

• If using an electric circular or jigsaw, the best results will be achieved by

cutting the worktop face down so that the saw teeth cut into the laminate

surface, commencing from the radiused front edge.

• If using a hand saw, (10-12 teeth per 25mm) always start from the profiled

edge and keep the saw at a low angle.

• Once the worktop has been cut, the edge can be trimmed with a plane to

make it ready for edging.

• Damage sustained to the worktop during cutting/fitting will not be accepted

by Howdens Joinery.

Note: When cutting a Mirror Chip worktop be aware of sharp edges.

EDGING AND FINISHING YOUR WORKTOP

• Ensure the edge is flat, clean and dust free. Apply a proprietary adhesive,

ideally PVA, to the edge of the worktop.

• Now apply an even pressure along the length of the edging with a hot iron on

medium heat to achieve a good bond, ensuring that any deposits of glue on

the surface of the worktop or the decorative face of the edging are immediately

wiped off with a clean damp cloth.

Note: Iron application does not apply for Mirror Chip edging.

For Polypropylene edged a Contact adhesive should be used.

For Acrylic edging (Glass Effect) a ‘non solvent adhesive should be used.

• When using adhesive always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use.

•Hints & Tips: Once edging adhesive has been applied, warm the edge before applying

the edge banding. Edging clamps should be used to ensure a secure fix.

• Once bonded the edge can be trimmed using a plane and finished with a fine file.

MAKING CUT-OUTS IN YOUR WORKTOP FOR INSET HOBS AND SINKS

• Any cut-outs required should be carefully measured and marked. Then

working from the decorative surface, drill through all the corners using the

largest diameter drill possible, since sharp internal corners can lead to cracks

forming in the laminate surface. Ensure that there is a minimum radius of

10mm at each corner.

• Join the pre-drilled holes from the back of the top if using a jigsaw.

To ensure that your worktop remains in excellent condition,

it is essential

that all exposed edges of the chipboard are sealed with a silicone sealant

of contact adhesive. Critical area include the sink and hob cut-outs, masons

mitres and exposed edges of the worktop.

High Gloss

Square Edge

Worktop

Water

resistant

Water

resistant

Min 10mm

Radius

Silicone

Sealant

Worktop face down

Worktop face up

Gloss laminate

High quality

environmentally

friendly

chipboard

Sealed

back edge

HD211011v2

Sealed

back edge

High quality

environmentally

friendly

chipboard

Laminate/ Polypropylene/

Acrylic (Glass effect) Square

Edge

Important Notes:

Ensure packaging is disposed of in a safe environmentally friendly way

Use this leaflet in conjunction with the kitchen installation manual

Gloss Worktop Leaflet

Cutting and Installation

To prevent damage from

hot objects, use heat

resistant mat on the surface

of the worktop.

Always use ashtrays for

cigarettes.

Never place objects taken

from the oven or hob

directly onto the laminate

surface since this may lead

to blistering.

Care should also be taken

with hot irons and

cigarettes.

Always use chopping

boards for preparing food.

Crockery items, kitchen

utensils and other objects

sliding across your worktop

will produce fine scratches

in the laminate.

Never cut foodstuffs directly

on to the laminate surface.

Wipe spilt liquids away

from joints and cut-outs

immediately.

Ensure that all inset

appliances are properly

sealed with a suitable

waterproof mastic.

Moisture will not harm the

laminate surface itself but it

is advisable to wipe away

any spillage as soon as

possible. The critical areas

are around joints and

cut-outs.

DRY CLOTH

OR DUSTER

DAMP CLOTH

WARM

WATER &

DETERGENT

NON

ABRASIVE

CLEANER

WHITE SPIRIT

ACETONE OR

NAIL POLISH

REMOVER

STAIN OR MARK

TEA

COFFEE

MILK

FRUIT JUICE

CURRY

RED WINE

VINEGAR

LEMON JUICE

BEETROOT

GENERAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

DUST OR LIGHT DIRT

SOAP RESIDUE

OILS-MECH/ENG/VEG

PAINT WATER BASED

PAINT SOLVENT BASED

DYES-WASHABLE

DYES-PERMANENT

SHOE POLISH

WAX CRAYON

BIRO/PEN

CHALK

LIPSTICK

NAIL VARNISH

BLEACH

OTHER

FINGER MARKS

BLOOD

NICOTINE

FOODSTUFFS

Please refer to this Gloss Care &

Maintenance leaflet both before and after

installation, as misuse of all Gloss

laminates may affect the appearance of

the work surface, particularly with regards

to scratching, (see Table ‘Things to

do/Things to avoid’).

HEAT

SCRATCHING

MOISTURE

GENERAL MAINTENANCE OF

YOUR GLOSS WORKTOP

All Gloss worktops are effectively

sealed to protect the core from

moisture along the front and

back edges.

Boiling water and cooking splashes

should have no detrimental effect on

the worktop, however they should be

wiped up immediately so they do not

impair the visual appearance of the

worktop, (see table).

CLEANING YOUR GLOSS

WORKTOP

General cleaning of gloss surfaces

requires only a damp cloth and a mild

detergent or non-abrasive cleaner

diluted in warm water.

Abrasive scouring powders, creams

and even polishes should all be

avoided. Potentially persistent stains

should be removed immediately.

Buff the surface after cleaning with

soft cloth.

THINGS TO DO THINGS TO AVOID

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Care & Maintenance

Howdens WHT1885 Operating instructions

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