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how to a corner join on curved benchtop with no masons mitre

JR2
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how to a corner join on curved benchtop with no masons mitre

I have a 28mm thick worktop that has a slight curve on the edge which I am using as part of a low budget kitchen renovation. This will be my kitchen countertop.

The issue I have just found out before I was about to cut is the front has a slight curve to it, so when I join the corner piece it will be joining against a straight edge and will obviously have a bit of a gap. 

 

given it is only 28mm I cannot use a masons mitre. Is there any other option I can use to make the corner joins look seamless? I was considering just using joint compound, silicone and painting over it to attempt to close the gap where the curve is.

 

any help is greatly appreciated!!

MitchellMc
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Re: how to a corner join on curved benchtop with no masons mitre

Oh,  they are laminate benchtops @JR2! Now I understand better.

 

For a mitre join, both your benchtops would need to span the full length of their walls. In the corner, they can both be cut at a 45-degree angle. 

 

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I've created a 3d render of a 28mm thick bench with a corner on the top edge. I can't see why a Mason's mitre couldn't be used in this situation. 

 

Mitchell

 

 

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Re: how to a corner join on curved benchtop with no masons mitre

Afternoon @MitchellMc  and @JR2 

The second pair is what I had pictured in my mind. I wasnt too sure if the reused benchtops were exactly the same so figured the square join would be easy to line up.

 

Dave

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