Hi.
I had worktops fitted about 8 weeks ago and have noticed them bowing from back to front. After putting a straight edge on the worst part, there is a 10mm drop at the front.
I bought the worktops from an online retailer and the carpenter fitted them for me.
After fitting and sanding I oiled the surface 3 times with danish oil and then a final coat of stain.
I have just looked on the website of the seller and they state that it should have one coat of oil underneath and three on top.
The carpenter didn't mention anything to me about oiling the bottom before fitting, he just cut them fitted them and sanded them.
When I asked him recently he said that he has fitted a lot of solid wood worktops and never oiled the bottom before fitting.
Would a coat of oil underneath made a difference or are these just poor quality worktops.
I would like to know who is at fault. If it is down to me and the carpenter, then I will not take this any further.
Cheers.
I had worktops fitted about 8 weeks ago and have noticed them bowing from back to front. After putting a straight edge on the worst part, there is a 10mm drop at the front.
I bought the worktops from an online retailer and the carpenter fitted them for me.
After fitting and sanding I oiled the surface 3 times with danish oil and then a final coat of stain.
I have just looked on the website of the seller and they state that it should have one coat of oil underneath and three on top.
The carpenter didn't mention anything to me about oiling the bottom before fitting, he just cut them fitted them and sanded them.
When I asked him recently he said that he has fitted a lot of solid wood worktops and never oiled the bottom before fitting.
Would a coat of oil underneath made a difference or are these just poor quality worktops.
I would like to know who is at fault. If it is down to me and the carpenter, then I will not take this any further.
Cheers.