Installation

Installing and Looking After your Axiom Laminate Worktop Click here for detailed installation information

Measuring your Axiom Worktop:

Marking can be done with a soft pencil either on the face of the worktop, if using a hand saw, or on the back if using a hand saw. Before you begin cutting, check your measurements.

Cutting your Axiom Worktop:

If using an electric circular or jigsaw, the best results will be achieved by cutting the worktop face down so that the saw teeth cut into the laminate surface, commencing from the radiused front edge. If using a hand saw, (10-12 teeth per 25mm) always start from the profiled edge and keep the saw at a low angle. Once the Axiom worktop has been cut, the edge can be trimmed with a plane to make it ready for edging.

Edging and Finishing your Axiom Worktop:

Ensure the cut edge is flat, clean and dust free. Apply a proprietary adhesive, ideally PVA, to the edge of the worktop. Now apply an even pressure along the length of the edging with a hot iron on medium heat to achieve a good bond, ensuring that any deposits of glue on the surface of the worktop or the decorative face of the edging are immediately wiped off with a clean damp cloth. If using a contact adhesive follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Once bonded the edge can be trimmed using a plane and finished with a fine file.

Making Cut-outs in your Axiom Worktop

Any cut outs required should be carefully measured and marked. Then working from the decorative surface, drill through all corners using the largest diameter drill possible, since sharp internal corners can lead to cracks forming in the laminate surface. Ensure that there is a minimum radius of 6mm at each corner. Join the pre-drilled holes from the back of the top if using a jigsaw. To ensure that your Axiom worktop remains in excellent condition, it is essential that all exposed edges of the chipboard are sealed with a silicone sealant or contact adhesive. Critical areas include the sink and hob cut-outs, masons mitres and exposed edges of the worktop.

General Maintenance

Axiom HPL (High Pressure Laminate) worktops are tested rigorously tested in line with British and European standards to ensure that they will meet the exacting requirements of any modern kitchen. Every Axiom HPL worktop therefore incorporates specific features which make it highly resistant to heat, impact, scratching and moisture. Perstorp decorative laminates are tested to a temperature of 180oC. Boiling water and cooking splashes will therefore do no harm to the surface of the worktop. All Axiom HPL worktops are effectively sealed to protect the core from moisture along the front and back edges.

Cleaning your Axiom HPL Worktop:

General cleaning of the HPL surface requires only a mild detergent or non-abrasive cleaner diluted in warm water.

Abrasive scouring powders, creams and even polishes should all be avoided. If the worktop has a textureed, a soft nylon nailbrush can be used to ensure a more thorough cleaning. Potentially persistent stains should be removed immediately.

Things to Do, Things to Avoid

Things To Do	Things To Avoid
To prevent damage from hot objects, use heat resistant mats on the surface of the worktop. Always us ashtrays for cigarettes.	Never place objects taken directly from the oven or hob directly onto the laminate surface since this may lead to blistering. Care should also be taken with hot irons and cigarettes.
Always use a chopping board for preparing food.	Smooth-based crockery and kitchen utensils sliding across your worktop will do no harm. However try to avoid sliding rough based objects across the surface. Never cut food stuffs directly on the laminate surface.
Wipe spilt liquids away from joints and cut-outs immediately. Ensure that all inset appliances are properly sealed with a suitable waterproof mastic.	Moisture will not harm the laminate surface itself but it is advisable to wipe away any spillages as soon as possible. The critical areas are around joints and cut-outs.

Stains

Stain or Mark	Dry cloth or Duster	Damp cloth	Warm Water & Detergent	Non Abrasive Cleaner	White Spirit	Acetone or Nail Polish Remover
Foodstuffs
Tea
Coffee
Milk
Fruit Juice
Curry
Red Wine
Vinegar
Lemon Juice
Beetroot
General Household Items
Dust or light dirt
Soap Residue
Oils-Mech/Eng/Veg
Paint Water Based
Paint Solvent Based
Dyes-Washable
Dyes-Permanent
Shoe Polish
Wax Crayon
Biro/Pen
Chalk
Lipstick
Nail Varnish
Bleach
Other
Fingermarks
Blood
Nicotine

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