I am in the process of building a laundry room where the washing machine and dryer will be elevated on cabinets. That part is coming along, but the challenge is this:
The washing machines will stand on a countertop, resting on cabinets, nothing unusual. Above the washing machines, but about 10 cm higher, there should also be a board, with space below for the machines. I'm not quite sure how to attach this board – but I have an idea.
At the back, against the wall, I can mount a strip for the board to rest on. On the sides, I'm thinking that the end panels go up to the top edge of the countertop, or maybe a centimeter higher, if you want a rim to keep things in place.
Different thoughts
1) You could screw the countertop by screwing sideways through the end panel. But it would be weak (you wouldn't be able to put heavy things on top), and the end panel would look bad. Bad option.
2) Glue a small strip to the inside of the end panel, or screw it on the inside, for the countertop to rest on. But since the machines are almost 60 cm wide, the end panels would need to be moved out for the machines to fit. Angle irons might work, but the question is how to attach them to the end panel. Maybe you could glue them?
3) I install double layers of end panels, with the inner layer being slightly lower, for the countertop to rest on, and the outer goes up past and covers the countertop end (and maybe a bit further, as described earlier).
No solution feels quite right, what do you think? I am attaching a sketch of my original thought according to solution 3:
You can place a free-standing panel between the base cabinets that goes up to support the upper countertop, then it usually works with furniture angles and type spax 4x12 for internal joining.
I would have used a strip at the back, e.g., 22x45 planed, and also trims internally under the gables but with corner profile in Aluminum from e.g., Bauhaus, maybe 30x30x2? https://www.bauhaus.se/alu-vinkelskena-30x30x2mm-2m.html
Screw-glued with "Good" glue and appropriate screws!, done correctly I promise you can sit on it without worries!
Do not place a strip at the back edge, use three sturdy metal brackets, one between the machines and one at each outer edge. Preferably use something with a cross brace. The longer the brackets, the more stable.
Thank you for all the good thoughts. What is a suitable screw for e.g. angle iron that is about 10mm? I've never worked with such short screws. The cover side is 13mm. Thanks!
Thank you for all the good thoughts. What suitable screw options are there for, for example, angle irons that are about 10mm? I have never worked with such short screws. The cover side is 13mm.
Thanks!
The angle irons should probably be mounted on the wall.
I have just set up a similar construction. I installed larger angle brackets on the wall, screwed into the wall studs with wood screws 5x70 or something similar.
The standing boards (in your case gable boards) end under the countertop, so that it protrudes a few centimeters beyond. For fastening, I used a furniture bracket. I would guess you could advantageously brace your gable boards against the wall with a similar furniture bracket and suitable gypsum anchor if it's a gypsum wall.
I used countersunk wood screws without a cutting tip, one mm shorter than the thickness of the board. My boards were melamine-coated, so I tapped the screw tip through the surface layer before screwing it in with a screwdriver. Forget using a screwdriver on such small things.
The solution with double cover panels is fine. I have done so. Admittedly only on one side, but according to the same principle. At the back, I have a couple of sturdy angle irons screwed into the wall, and at the front (corners) just small furniture brackets to hold the countertop in place.
At the back edge, I might as well use angle brackets; that will also work well.
On the sides ("gables"), I can consider both angle brackets, trim, or having the cover panel end underneath while the countertop extends past the outside. However, I think the open side (the cut edge) is quite ugly. But you can always attach some corner trim or something like that.
I'll have to think about it a bit more, thanks for the continued inspiration.
Right now, I'm leaning towards getting the corner profile that Patrik Lidstedt suggested. It feels right, as long as it can be attached in a good way.
Sturdy angle irons on the back edge in the wall, at least one of them in a stud.
On the edges, in the 13mm thick cover sides, I'll install angle brackets and system screws according to Ikea's model. I'm thinking that maybe both brackets and screws could also be glued.
Then perhaps you can place a crate of soda (do those still exist? ) there without being nervous as well.
It feels sturdy.
Vi vill skicka notiser för ämnen du bevakar och händelser som berör dig.
) there without being nervous as well.