To Colorfill or Not to Colorfill, that is the question

[dalep]

When fitting worktops, what is the general consensus of opinion on the use of Colourfill.

I have just started to fit them as I normally get them fitted by a contractor, but this time I have 26 to fit so decided to do them myself

They are in a dry classroom environment installed on cantilvever legs so no cabinets below, the legs are positioned so there is a leg directly below the joints.

The chance of getting wet it very small.

The first ones , so far I have just used waterproof PVA in the joint as it would add to the strength when dry.

Here is one I did yesterday, the joint runs side to side, half way up:

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I personally decided that the Colorfill would just make the joint more obvious, I would love to know what everyone else does

Regards

Dale

 

[bobfog]

I use a silicone sealant liberally applied to both sides of the joint and then clean up the majority squeeze out when the two pieces are tightened together, then do a final clean up with a razor blade. It waterproofs the cut and fills any minor voids. sometimes clear, sometimes black, sometimes grey, etc, etc, depending on which I think will best blend into the joint.

I have used colour fill in the past but I'm not a big fan of it. It's messy and I find it difficult to make it less visible than the joint itself was in the first place. 

If it's a cheap kitchen I use just a normal sealant, if it's a higher end job I'll use CT1 as it dries to a slightly harder consistency and also has more adhesive power.

 

[jools]

Do the same as above. Have found colour fill hard to use and leave a clean seam. It always seems to drag out

 

[dalep]

I have updated my post as I forgot to mention that the worktops are fitted to cantilever legs and not sat on cabinets.  [eek]

 

[joiner1970]

I've always used the supplied colorfill with no problems. If you wipe across the joint with the supplied solvent it doesn't pull it out.

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[jmbfestool]

Colour fill is crap
A Waste of time
Its messy
It doesnt bond materials just acts like a filler
Its thick so it can keep your joint from going up tight so actually make your joint looks worse.
It requires solvent to remove the excess.  Solvent can damage kitchen doors or corner fillers.  I know because I once spilt some solvent which ran down the corner filler and melted all the laquer off. 

Silicon or PVA is the way to go depending how good your joint is

 

[dalep]

The joint is pretty tight its in the middle of the picture above.

I think waterproof PVA is the way to go, silicone is a good idea in a kitchen,  but as these are sat on legs and only supported every 2 chairs width , rather than on a cabinet I think the dried PVA will add significantly to the strength of the joint.

I had a look at other joints around the school today and decided that the colorfill simply highlights the joint.

Dale

 

[Deansocial]

I use tite bond 3. Coat both sides and bolt up.

 

[roblg3]

What joint?  Is there one in the photo?

 

[jmbfestool]

What joint?  Is there one in the photo?

The picture is taken from afar zoom in a little and you can easily see the joint.

Screen shot of a part zoomed in.
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