Hello,
we are currently assembling our first Ikea kitchen and are getting a bit frustrated. We were able to resolve most of the uncertainties ourselves, but now it’s about our tall cabinet, which has a depth of 37 cm (15 inches). However, the supplied cover panels are 60 cm (24 inches) deep. Cutting them down wouldn’t be a problem in itself, but we have already noticed with several handle drillings that the veneer of the "Gnosjö" finish comes off very easily. If we were to cut these cover panels now, in my opinion, the cut edge would look sloppy afterwards. Has anyone done this successfully? We have the same issue with the plinth and the cover panels of the wall cabinets... we don’t want a light strip and therefore have to cut those as well.
I’d be grateful for any experiences, tips, and tricks.
Best regards
Eriu
we are currently assembling our first Ikea kitchen and are getting a bit frustrated. We were able to resolve most of the uncertainties ourselves, but now it’s about our tall cabinet, which has a depth of 37 cm (15 inches). However, the supplied cover panels are 60 cm (24 inches) deep. Cutting them down wouldn’t be a problem in itself, but we have already noticed with several handle drillings that the veneer of the "Gnosjö" finish comes off very easily. If we were to cut these cover panels now, in my opinion, the cut edge would look sloppy afterwards. Has anyone done this successfully? We have the same issue with the plinth and the cover panels of the wall cabinets... we don’t want a light strip and therefore have to cut those as well.
I’d be grateful for any experiences, tips, and tricks.
Best regards
Eriu
No, a hardware store is definitely not a good idea. Ours here couldn’t even cut our solid wood countertop because the router wasn’t powerful enough for that. Therefore, I don’t consider them skilled enough to cut the panels either.
Has anyone ever repaired chipped veneer from Gnosjö, and if so, with what?
Has anyone ever repaired chipped veneer from Gnosjö, and if so, with what?
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IKEA-Freund8 Mar 2013 16:25As Nayla mentioned earlier: Gnosjö is not a veneer, but printed foil. I hardly think it can be repaired afterward if the foil tears. Therefore: a sharp saw blade is essential.
Best regards and good luck,
IKEA-Freund
Best regards and good luck,
IKEA-Freund
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