Are you wondering which screws are best for installing a kitchen worktop? It can be done without screws! Here, we’ll show you how to attach your kitchen worktop – with glue! The best example of this is our stylish kitchen lounge, which we recently installed in the new building of our Münster headquarters. Based on the material and design, we decided on a solution with glue. In this blog article, we’ll explain which WEICON adhesive is great for attaching kitchen worktops and how the installation will turn out perfect!
Attaching worktops with glue – this is how it works
1. Cleaning the surfaces
Our Activating Cleaner was used to prepare the surfaces to be bonded thoroughly and in a neat way. The spray is a cleaner and primer in one product and ensures that all surfaces are free of dust and perfectly prepared for bonding. By the way, you can find out why this is so important here. First, we sprayed on a generous amount of Activating Cleaner and then wiped the surfaces. After a second application, we didn’t wipe the spray off again, but simply let it flash off – thus maintaining it as an adhesive base.
2. Bonding the worktop and counter
Now, let’s get down to business! The installation of the worktop and countertop is all about gluing – not drilling! That’s why we used the elastic adhesive Flex 310 M® 2 K. It’s super economical and provides very strong adhesion. With the help of a static mixer and thanks to the double cartridge, the two-component adhesive is very easy to apply. Tip: for even distribution, apply the glue in serpentine lines as shown here. It’s also a good idea to use the Contour Spatula Flexy. With the WEICON TOOLS No. 35 Scissors, we cut out its perforated edge to create a handy toothed spatula.
You can position the worktop without rushing and with millimetre precision as this elastic adhesive is highly viscous and has a sufficient curing time. In this way, you can attach the worktop without damaging the material by drilling holes.
3. Sealing the joints of the worktop
Almost there! In the second last step, we sealed the connection joints between the worktops – using our neutral-curing Silicone N. The extremely elastic sealant forms an inconspicuous transparent joint and is surface-neutral. For this reason, the silicone is especially suitable for high-quality surfaces. In addition, no unpleasant acrid “silicone smells” are produced, which makes it ideal for use in kitchens and shops.
4. Smoothing the silicone joint
Nothing beats an even smooth silicone joint. That’s why we used our Smoothing Agent at the end. If you don’t have this at hand, you can also try washing-up liquid.
Attaching the worktop to the counter is this simple! Now the kitchen is ready to welcome hungry and thirsty workers!
