On Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:22:40 +0000, Rod
wrote:

mark wrote:
"benpost" wrote in message
...
i've got white gloss kitchen units and originally didnt buy a
cornice / pelmet but soon after realised it looked like something was
missing. so i bought the white gloss cornice/pelmet (same top and
bottom) from b and q (kitchen from homebase). first of all i'm hoping
it will be an exact match when fitted it looks ok but you can never
tell.

anyway i have a cutting machine which can be tilted to 45 degrees. my
plan is to measure the cabinet widths and depths and cut the wood to
the right lengths with the mitre joints. then glue the joints with
clear silicon before fitting to the underside and top of the units
with screws. i guess cutting from the front (gloss side) is best for
smooth cut.

any tips before i attempt this tomorrow/sat is appreciated.


I think I would glue them with glue.

You might want to devise a method of clamping the mitres firmly in place
whilst the glue sets.

Also consider using those white plastic blocks for securing the mitres,
the same blocks you'd use for securing the cornice and pelmet to the units


mark


I have seen kitchen fitters use 'instant' glue (two part superglue) for
this purpose.

E.g. - from Screwfix:

No Nonsense Mitre Adhesive 200ml

200ml/50g. Fast bonding Adhesive and Activator for wood, rubber,
plastics, ceramics and metals.

From £6.84
Mitre Adhesive 200ml
Quote No: 91838