What can I edge this top with??

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  1. Val..

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    This isn't my kitchen, but mine is exactly the same set up, belfast sink sunk lower than the laminated tops with a drainer placed on the tops. Now, whatever edging you put around the cut-out bit falls off with the damp/steam from the sink, I even tried sticking tiny tiles around it but these have now fallen off and there is mould behind them. I have run out of ideas now so over to you guys........................?? :help:
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    The edge should be exposed I reckon, not sure why you would try and cover it.
     
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    Because the edge of the top in my house is just chipboard that is laminated not a solid piece of wood so the cut edge must be covered.
     
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    Ah, chipboard, sorry I thought yours were solid wood. I've used the stick on edging stuff around my kitchen worktops but mine are not exposed to water all the time like in your sink. It's not something I have experience of but maybe clear silicone might stick and keep off the moisture.

    Maybe @Zigs has a better idea.
     
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    Hi Val I always use PVA adhesive for wood ,which is steam and water proof :smile:
     
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    You need to seal the ends of the chipboard PDQ, if it soaks up the moisture it will expand and never shrink back.
    Not really sure what is best, but I'd avoid silicone as nothing sticks to that.

    You could try resticking the laminate edgings with PU adhesive, its waterproof and actually sticks better to a slightly damp surface.

    Presonally I think I'd try fitting an aluminium edging which lips over the top slightly, if you can find something like that available.

    Sorry but I'm not well up on kitchens and what they sell these days.
     
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      I tend to agree. Might be worth applying a varnish first Pete?
       
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          Could do Freddy, but I dont rate varnish to highly around sinks etc,
          The chipboard certainly needs sealing and if the ali could be glued in position with a waterproof glue it would hopefully do both jobs in one.

          The one reservation I have about PU glues is they tend to foam, some more than others, so they can be a bit messy if you are not careful applying it, that said, enough would need to be applied to seal the raw edge.
           
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          Yes my initial thought was - aluminium edging. The really important thing is to seal the chipboard and I'd be tempted to use PVA adhesive on DRY wood or wood as dry as you can get it. I'd first make a dilute solution of water-PVA and paint it on and it will soak in a bit and then when dry apply another undiluted coat. When fitting the edging I'd coat the wood with bathroom/kitchen sealant and fasten the alloy strips with small countersunk or domed stainless steel screws. You could also use a good epoxy resin adhesive to fix the strips as an alternative to sealant - it might be better though would take longer to set.
           
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            Excellent ideas guys, I like the aluminium edging idea and also the epoxy resin sounds good, brilliant, I will have a scout around, thank you!!!:thumbsup: This is now my Winter project!! :)
             
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            I had some nanotechnology stuff that could even make a fish waterproof, but I think I sent it to @ARMANDII
             
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            This is my sink that I was asking about, as you can see I edged it in wood, stuck in place with Sticks Like Sh*t and pinned, then I varnished it with polyurethane varnish, I'm really pleased with it!! :)

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              Smashing Val :)

              I had the same tap but in silver back in the days when I had running water :)
               
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              @Zigs I didn't choose the tap, it was here when I came, I think it is the original Victorian one but I quite like it.
               
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