I'm in the process of building a long desk that will run along an entire wall (356 cm). I'm considering using white-laminated shelves from Byggmax: http://www.byggmax.com/se-sv/Prod/PID-09060.aspx.
Since the length of these is only 2440 mm, I will need to join the short ends.
Do you have any suggestions on how to achieve a nice joint?
I've been thinking about dowels, biscuits, glue. Fill/paint the groove on the top that forms? Create a deeper groove on the top and fill/paint? Has anyone done this? Suggestions for other building materials in the same price range are also welcome.
Of course, there are more easily joined building materials like glued-laminate, etc., but that increases the cost a bit.
Since the length of these is only 2440 mm, I will need to join the short ends.
Do you have any suggestions on how to achieve a nice joint?
I've been thinking about dowels, biscuits, glue. Fill/paint the groove on the top that forms? Create a deeper groove on the top and fill/paint? Has anyone done this? Suggestions for other building materials in the same price range are also welcome.
Of course, there are more easily joined building materials like glued-laminate, etc., but that increases the cost a bit.
Hello!
I installed new similar shelves in the storage and joined them with good results - but no 600mm deep ones, just 400mm...
I'm extremely particular about the final results of my (and others') work and I was satisfied.
The joint is, of course, slightly visible, but if you want, you can either glue or apply a thin line of latex before pressing the boards together.
But - keep in mind that it's only 18mm thick - desks are usually thicker, right?
You might have to use a rule or something similar underneath to make it more rigid.
Otherwise - check Craigslist or similar sites for a bench top in the right length? They often have those there from time to time...
Best regards,
Daniel
I installed new similar shelves in the storage and joined them with good results - but no 600mm deep ones, just 400mm...
I'm extremely particular about the final results of my (and others') work and I was satisfied.
The joint is, of course, slightly visible, but if you want, you can either glue or apply a thin line of latex before pressing the boards together.
But - keep in mind that it's only 18mm thick - desks are usually thicker, right?
You might have to use a rule or something similar underneath to make it more rigid.
Otherwise - check Craigslist or similar sites for a bench top in the right length? They often have those there from time to time...
Best regards,
Daniel
Fixed it up nicely with biscuits and glue. I'll fill in the seam with some paint and it will be good.
I suspected someone would comment on the stiffness of laminated boards. First, there's a board on brackets properly anchored to the wall. On top of that board are 80 mm "intermediate walls" and a laminated board on top of that. This way, you can have paper and stuff in compartments between the boards. And it becomes stiff!
Thanks for the tips!
I suspected someone would comment on the stiffness of laminated boards. First, there's a board on brackets properly anchored to the wall. On top of that board are 80 mm "intermediate walls" and a laminated board on top of that. This way, you can have paper and stuff in compartments between the boards. And it becomes stiff!
Thanks for the tips!
