


Using the wrong cutting blades could lead to disaster as you may ruin your devices and your new worktop.Ī hand-held plunge saw with a TCT triple chip blade is suitable for cutting compact laminate. What tools do I need to cut a compact laminate worktop?Ĭhoosing the right tools to cut the compact laminate is essential for ending up with a clean and well-finished worktop. Specialist Tungsten Carbide Tipped (TCT) blades must be used to get a clean cut. The finished design is tough, making cutting a more complicated process. You end up with a uniform, non-absorbant, heat and stain-resistant, wipeable product that has antibacterial properties. Unlike traditional laminate, there is no MDF base, as instead, there are extra layers of the impregnated craft paper. These superior worktops are created with layers of craft paper that have been saturated with resin in a polymerisation process. Compact laminate worktops, often called solid laminate, is increasingly popular in kitchen designs thanks to the increased durability compared to traditional laminate.
