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Seaming
Guide
Please
note: The guide we have presented here is considered the most
economical and simplest way to perform this function. There
are many
other tools and equipment available to speed up and improve this process |
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Hot glue two sets of wooden blocks directly to the surface of the countertop across from one another. The wooden blocks will be easy to remove later. Make sure that the ends of the countertop to be joined fit together very tightly to minimize the size of the seam.
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the glue cartridge in the glue gun. Before gluing, squeeze
a few times to make sure product is coming out on both sides of the
cartridge. Place a tip on the glue cartridge and squeeze a few
more times to confirm the two ingredients are coming out and mixing
together.
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Apply the solid surface glue to the joint and use the clamps to pull the wooden blocks together to create a very tight joint. The smaller the seam gap is, the more seamless the end appearance will be. Make sure that the countertop is very level when seaming. This will help limit the amount of time sanding needed later.
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Allow the glue to dry fully. There should be at least a 1/16 inch high bubble of excess glue over the seam. This excess glue will help ensure a tight joint. Do NOT chip the solid surface glue away. Doing so may cause holes and uneven spots in the seam.
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Remove the clamps and wooden blocks once the solid surface glue is dry. Tapping the blocks from the side will make them loose.
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Use 100-grit wet/dry sandpaper to sand the seam. Using water to wet sand the seam is preferred to keep the dust out of the work environment and to keep the sandpaper from clogging.
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Check your sanding progress. Use increasingly finer grit wet/dry sandpaper until the desired finish is achieved.
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The seam will begin to disappear.
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Close up of the completed seam. Click here to see the seam.
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The
completed Seam
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WHO DO I CONTACT IF I HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? Diamond Surfaces USA 1-800-984-9284
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