Cutting mitre joints in your kitchen worktop is a great way of creating an aesthetic finish and adding some individuality to your kitchen. This gives the worktop a tailored finish, making it look more expensive than it actually was and bringing your kitchen to life. There are many ways that you can install mitre joints in your kitchen; however, using a mitre saw is the best way as it ensures accuracy and makes the process very efficient.
Kitchen worktops are a great way of transforming the look and feel of your kitchen. There are many styles and materials to choose from which can leave you feeling overwhelmed over your choice. In fact, there is so much choice that some people may be put off by all the options available to them.
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To cut a mitre joint first use the angle of your wall to help you to decide what degrees you need in your mitre saw
To cut a mitre joint first use the angle of your wall to help you to decide what degrees you need in your mitre saw.You will then want to measure and mark where the joint is going to be, before cutting a groove down the center of the worktop with a circular saw, to give space for the mitre joint to sit in.
After this you will want to measure the width and length of the worktop and then mark up where the cuts are going to be made on either side of these measurements.It is then time to cut these miters on your mitre saw, but remember that it is important to keep your hands safe and away from the blade while doing this so always wear gloves and safety goggles while using a saw.
Measure the angle with the square and then set up your mitre saw with the correct degree
The first step is to measure the angle with the square and then set up your mitre saw with the correct degree. Once you’ve got it set, you can make a mark on your worktop where you need to cut. Then, turn your worktop over onto its face and using a straight edge, run along the mark you made earlier. This will give you a clean line to follow when cutting the mitre joint.
To stop your worktop moving while cutting it, use two pieces of scrap wood either side of the cut line. Screw these into place so that they hold the worktop in place before removing them once you’re done.If you have a gap between your worktops or are joining two pieces together, don’t worry as it can easily be filled with an adhesive filler like our Worktop Joint Adhesive for a seamless finish.
Set up a jig on your worktop so that it is lined up with the angle that you need for the worktop so that you can make sure that it is cut at the correct angle
With a jig, you can ensure that the cut is at the correct angle and will fit perfectly. This can be done using a method known as mitre joint cutting which is very easy to do.You need to set up a jig on your worktop so that it is lined up with the angle that you need for the worktop so that you can make sure that it is cut at the correct angle.
Once this is set up, you will be able to lay the worktop down on the jig and then cut it by hand with a circular saw.It may take a couple of attempts to get the right angle but once you have done this a few times, you will find that it becomes second nature.
Place a straightedge along a line drawn where you want to cut, and clamp it
If the worktop is going to be fixed against a wall and you’re using a saw with a guide rail, use a spirit level to set the rail at the same height as the worktop, then clamp it in place. If you’re using a circular saw without a rail, you’ll need to draw a line across the worktop where you want to cut it. Use a builder’s square to mark out the full length of the cut, then extend it on both sides.
To make a cut that’s perfectly straight, it’s important to have a solid surface along which to run your cutting tool. If your saw has a guide rail, clamp it in place so that its end is exactly along one of your lines.
Use a circular saw to make the cut
You can use a circular saw, jigsaw or a hand saw to do this. Each has its own merits and drawbacks. The hand saw is the slowest and least accurate, but will be the cheapest option. A jigsaw is relatively cheap and easy to use, but also not very accurate. A circular saw gives the best results, but it takes a little more skill than using one of the other tools.
Conclusion
Mitre joints are essential if you want to create a quality, finished kitchen worktop, so it’s important to learn how to cut them if the job is at all DIY. I would still recommend that you discuss this with a professional in the building trade before installing your finished unit, but if you’re confident that it will be up to scratch, go for it and see for yourself.
To conclude, in this guide we have shown you how to create a perfect mitre joint on your kitchen work surface for less than £10. All you need is a mitre box and saw, along with the cutting angles to get started. From there, you’ll be able to make future cuts in a clean and secure manner.
