Fitting Base Panels Neatly & Professionally

[ka2carr]

Hi

We are fitting an island unit which is just one cupboard wide. The back will be covered with base end panels and we will need to join 3 neatly together. Any hints and advice ? We've bought a biscuit cutter as we assumed that would be good.

Thanks in anticipation

[Colour Republic]

Could it not be done with a tall end panel?

[lagi]

If its striped and you have to use seperate panels, then biscuit cutter is the way i would go. Cut them a bit wider so you can slide each one up and down to line up, that way you won't spend ages being too accurate with where they need to be. I would probably do 3 or 4 each side of the middle one and glue the edges too. If you fit it after the worktop is on you know you have an edge to push up too.

Make sure you remember the worktop will need to allow for the extra bit your going to add, so it looks uniform from the sides.

[markwatson]

When installing your own cabinets, sometimes finished end panels that match the door style get fastened to the cupboard sides. There are two types of cabinet side panels. One style is made to be installed flush with the cupboard door face and the other type gets fastened flush with the cabinet box. The backside of the doors must be finished in order for the double face foam tape to adhere properly.
Follow these steps:
1. Remove the door that is hinged where the blank door panel will be secured.
2. Hold the door against the wall to check how it is going to fit. If it looks good, place two long strips of double face foam tape along the front and back edge of the cabinet side.
3. Stick the false front to the tape and then clamp it at the top and bottom.
4. Fasten the decorative blank panel by pre-drilling from the inside of the cupboard and screwing it on.