What is eurozapil countertops, what is it for

Factory countertops are made only straight. But to implement some design ideas, at times, you need to assemble an L-shaped or U-shaped structure. Several parts have to be joined.

joining tabletop parts — To embody the non-standard shape of the tabletop, several parts have to be joined.

Those who want to assemble such a headset on their own will need to carry out euro-sawing of countertops at home. We will tell you how to do this and what are the advantages of the method.

Euro sawed countertops at home — It is possible to carry out eurozapil tabletops at home.

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What is Eurozapil
What is it for
Advantages and disadvantages
Eurozapil countertops at home - instructions
Helpful hints and tips
Video: how to make eurozapil countertops

What is Eurozapil

This method is necessary in order to join parts in a seamless way according to pre-compiled templates. A milling machine is used to create the parts.

Attention! Some manufacturers perform Euro saws on a cutting machine in order to reduce the cost of production. But in this case, the joint may not turn out even, but with a height difference of 1 mm or more.

If you perform a wash down on a cutting machine, the joint will turn out to be uneven.

What is it for

Through eurozapil, a tabletop connection is made without bending and height differences.

smooth worktop connection — With the help of a Euro saw, the tabletop is connected evenly and without height differences.

There are three mounting methods:

right angle - canvases are placed at an angle of 90 degrees;
with a T-shaped aluminum profile;
with a turn through the segment.

The most important thing in this method is to carefully grind the joints with a milling machine. If all the conditions are met, the difference in height will be no more than a hundredth of a millimeter, and the joint is quite difficult to notice with the naked eye with the naked eye.

grinding of joints with a milling machine — The joints must be carefully ground with a milling machine.

Advantages and disadvantages

The connection of countertop parts through euroform is appreciated not only because of the decorative feature of the method.

Thanks to the precise joining of the parts, the surface becomes waterproof.
Drops of water do not fall on the untreated edge of the countertop, as a result, it does not swell and lasts much longer.
The surface is smooth and uniform, the headset looks much more expensive.

advantages of euroform table tops — In addition to the decorative function, the euro saw has other advantages.

Disadvantages:

the shape set during processing cannot be changed; when rearranging, you will have to change the tabletop;
for the countertop to get used to the walls close, they must be aligned, the same applies to the floors of the house. Only a small inconsistency will be disguised, a strong curvature will be noticeable.

alignment of walls under the countertop — Walls and floors must be perfectly flat.

Eurozapil countertops at home - instructions

To make a euro-cut on the tabletop, you need a template and a suitable milling cutter. Better to buy quality tools: cheap fakes are dulled after 10 cuts.

template for euro tabletop — In order to make a euro-saw, you need to purchase a template and a cutter.

The home craftsman should purchase a canvas with a margin of length, since with this method the slabs are not immediately cut off. First, the components are washed down, the joints are tried on, and only after adjustment is the cut made.

stock of cloth for countertops — The canvas for the countertop must be chosen with a margin.

The next step is to form the screed holes. Their depth should not exceed ¾ of the thickness of the part. If this indicator is higher, deformation of the material and damage to the decorative coating is possible when the fasteners are tightened.

screed holes in the worktop — For the screed, holes must be formed.

Attention! The grooves are made with a width of 8 mm, and the diameter of the holes should be 25 mm. The step between their centers is 68 mm.

Sizes of templates for sawing - 20, 25, 30 mm. From the side on which the sink will be mounted, screeds are made of lesser depth, from the opposite - more.

table top template size — The size of the template must match certain parameters.

To process the joint, use a silicone sealant or hermetic adhesive. It prevents moisture from penetrating inside, has antiseptic properties, so that fungal forms do not develop between the plates.

countertop sealant — The joint must be treated with a special sealant.

Helpful hints and tips

For an even cut, take a new cutter. The grooves must be cleaned of dust after milling.

cleaning grooves after milling — The holes must be cleaned of dust.

Before installation, the parts are laid face down strictly at the same level. This is necessary for height adjustment.

adjustment of parts in height — Before installation, the parts must be adjusted in height.

The sink is installed 2-3 days after the worktop assembly. If you do this earlier, the glue will not have time to set, and the design will be unreliable.

sink installation — A few days after installing the worktop, you can install the sink.

Use paper towels to remove excess sealant. Cloths are not suitable as fibers can get caught in the joint.

removal of excess sealant — Excess sealant is removed with paper towels.

To prevent construction dust and small debris from getting into the joint during further work, it is covered with masking tape. Once the process is complete, the paper tape must be removed so that it does not interfere with the drying of the glue.