Why Your Laminate Worktop Chipped: The Jigsaw Mistake Everyone Makes (And How to Fix It)

Why Your Laminate Worktop Chipped: The Jigsaw Mistake Everyone Makes (And How to Fix It)

Cutting a laminate worktop face-up with a jigsaw almost guarantees a ragged, chipped edge that no amount of edge banding can hide. The culprit lies in blade direction and material science, but the fix is simple once you know it. Learn the professional method that prevents disaster.

The Cardboard Trick Professional Joiners Use to Fit Worktops Perfectly to Uneven Walls

The Cardboard Trick Professional Joiners Use to Fit Worktops Perfectly to Uneven Walls

Professional joiners have used a simple cardboard scribing trick for generations to transfer the exact shape of an uneven wall onto a worktop before cutting. This cost-free method ensures a perfect fit every time, eliminating costly mistakes and the need for unsightly gap-filling silicone.