I`ve recently fitted the Ice Crystal worktops, here are a few tips that might help you that aren`t shown in the videos. The joint must meet exactly before gluing, the adhesive is not an exact colour match to the worktop so even slight gaps will show. The video suggests you have 8 to 10 minutes open time with the adhesive, I found it is more like 2 to 5 minutes when the ambient temperature is between 15 & 20 degrees, the adhesive needs to be as thin as possible to achieve a tight joint, it needs to be chilled in a fridge prior to use, if you don`t do this particularly on a warm day the adhesive will start to cure before you have cut the packet open (this happened to me), if the adhesive does not run out of the packet don`t use it, it needs to be about as thick as double cream! If you don`t have power tools with extraction cut everything outside, the dust (more like snow flakes when routing) smells quite toxic (I`m not sure that it is) and there is a lot of it. Although the staff at Sylmar were helpful (additional sachets of adhesive supplied quickly and free of charge) they did not suggest chilling the adhesive and were not that clued up on the fitting of these tops, I was helped by a more experienced fitter called Rob Bragg and Simon the rep at LLandaff Laminates who distribute the tops, with their advice I was able to achieve seamless joints,thanks again.
Is the corner cuts male and female, I can’t see it these being cut this way. Can this product be cut straight and fit to the other one in the corner ratcheted than male and female cut. Is there a need to use for biscuits jointer for levelling? Is there a need to use dogbone cuts under to support the joints?
What a pile of crap! Shall be checking with Trading Standards as to their definition of "Seamless" - Experienced fitted of over 20 years - There is no way this could ever be seamless!
Just fitted this product to my kitchen had trouble finding trades person to fit. Decided to fit myself Amazing product easy to cut and fit and yes go ahead contact trading standards I would support Minerva yes it is seamless do not knock a product until you have worked with it !
@@clarenewman9206 I agree with you, it's a terrible product. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON IT! Shows every scratch and mark. Shouldn't even be on the market its so bad.
I`ve recently fitted the Ice Crystal worktops, here are a few tips that might help you that aren`t shown in the videos. The joint must meet exactly before gluing, the adhesive is not an exact colour match to the worktop so even slight gaps will show. The video suggests you have 8 to 10 minutes open time with the adhesive, I found it is more like 2 to 5 minutes when the ambient temperature is between 15 & 20 degrees, the adhesive needs to be as thin as possible to achieve a tight joint, it needs to be chilled in a fridge prior to use, if you don`t do this particularly on a warm day the adhesive will start to cure before you have cut the packet open (this happened to me), if the adhesive does not run out of the packet don`t use it, it needs to be about as thick as double cream! If you don`t have power tools with extraction cut everything outside, the dust (more like snow flakes when routing) smells quite toxic (I`m not sure that it is) and there is a lot of it. Although the staff at Sylmar were helpful (additional sachets of adhesive supplied quickly and free of charge) they did not suggest chilling the adhesive and were not that clued up on the fitting of these tops, I was helped by a more experienced fitter called Rob Bragg and Simon the rep at LLandaff Laminates who distribute the tops, with their advice I was able to achieve seamless joints,thanks again.
Mark White h6
Thanks, any chance of an update on hour worktop? Has it lasted well? Seriously considering this option myself...
Is the corner cuts male and female, I can’t see it these being cut this way.
Can this product be cut straight and fit to the other one in the corner ratcheted than male and female cut.
Is there a need to use for biscuits jointer for levelling?
Is there a need to use dogbone cuts under to support the joints?
What blade is used in the festool tracksaw?
Jointing, does the glue have any gap filling qualities? I’m about to do these tops on a kitchen and want to know this.
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What a pile of crap! Shall be checking with Trading Standards as to their definition of "Seamless" - Experienced fitted of over 20 years - There is no way this could ever be seamless!
Just fitted this product to my kitchen had trouble finding trades person to fit. Decided to fit myself Amazing product easy to cut and fit and yes go ahead contact trading standards I would support Minerva yes it is seamless do not knock a product until you have worked with it !
Joelcasey we have worked with it - Hence my review - glad you had no problems with it - but we would not use this product again.
Used off cuts glued em together to make an end panel total 4 pieces 3 joins absolutely seamless client was amazed
@@clarenewman9206 I agree with you, it's a terrible product. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON IT! Shows every scratch and mark. Shouldn't even be on the market its so bad.
Joelcasey , I’m looking at fitting this myself to cut the worktop what did you use a router or jigsaw .