Benjimin Young
04-08-2021, 1:10 PM
A slightly bowed counter top.
I just picked two custom but standard profile laminate counter top with back splash. The 6ft one is fine but the 10 ft is bowed, meaning from front to back, over 22" it sags down about 3/32 in the middle and this occurs across the entire 10 foot length, e.g. same sag at both ends, see sketch. I understand this can happen due to the laminate on one side and open particle board on the back side but my concern is the sink will not set flat when installed. So, I was thinking of doing the following:
1) place the counter it face down on the floor in my house with boards along the back and front edges, then apply weight along the center and at the same time place my de-humidifier on top.
2) when installing the counter, if it is still bowed, adding shims near the center of the sink however I am not sure how much pull down load a screw in 5/8" particle board can actually apply before popping out.
The supplier is supportive and suggests I install it but will back me up if it does not flatten. I'd rather not have to ship it back and wait for another counter.
If any members have tips on how you would prep and or install the counter so the sink sits flat, please share them.
I just picked two custom but standard profile laminate counter top with back splash. The 6ft one is fine but the 10 ft is bowed, meaning from front to back, over 22" it sags down about 3/32 in the middle and this occurs across the entire 10 foot length, e.g. same sag at both ends, see sketch. I understand this can happen due to the laminate on one side and open particle board on the back side but my concern is the sink will not set flat when installed. So, I was thinking of doing the following:
1) place the counter it face down on the floor in my house with boards along the back and front edges, then apply weight along the center and at the same time place my de-humidifier on top.
2) when installing the counter, if it is still bowed, adding shims near the center of the sink however I am not sure how much pull down load a screw in 5/8" particle board can actually apply before popping out.
The supplier is supportive and suggests I install it but will back me up if it does not flatten. I'd rather not have to ship it back and wait for another counter.
If any members have tips on how you would prep and or install the counter so the sink sits flat, please share them.