Sealing end panels
Fitting a new utility room and have had to cut the cupboard end panels. Is it ok to fit them cut end down to the floor, and if so do they need sealing?
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KnightBros Ltd
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Yes that fine, but to stop the wood from soaking up any liquids coat the trimmed area with some pvc wood glue
3rd Oct 2022
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Advanced Bathrom Solutions
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Foil tape [as used for pipe lagging] is very tough easy way to seal the bottom of panel, cut with circular saw and sand smooth, apply tape starting on exposed outside edge and about 4-5mm up, wrap around to rear. Once installed seal with silicon to floor [this will hide thin edge of exposed
8th Oct 2022
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It is absolutely fine to cut them and I would recommend sealing them. Seal the cut end with a thin layer of pva. This will stop moisture from getting into the boards and damaging your panel
16th Oct 2022
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Pro home improvements
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It depends on the floor but we try not to cut end panels at the bottom if we have to then seal with waterproof glue and silicone all around the panel
10th Oct 2022
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RMB joinery
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If the floor and wall is 100% bang on level and flat then the cut will be ok at the top but if the floor is out of level which they usually are then the panel will need scribing to the floor so it will need cutting and sealing.
21st Oct 2022
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Quality Interior Solutions,Ltd
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Usually all finished woodwork is sealed for greater looks and in some occasions using silicone to waterproof
2nd Oct 2022
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Simply Home Designs
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If put the cut end on the floor you will defiantly need sealing other wise you create swelling over time
6th Feb 2023
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Would be better to have the exposed edge facing up but if not possible a bead of silicone round the base of the end panel will suffice
17th Apr 2023
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S Temple Interiors
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Yea u can put them cut end to the floor but I will need to seal them with pva to stop them taking in water if there a leak
28th Jun 2023
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First Installations Limited
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I would not recommend this but if needs must i would edge the cut edge and seal in with some heavy duty sealant (waterproof)
23rd Aug 2023
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Brian Joinery
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With the end panels you should cut the top so when work tops are fitting you don’t see the ruff edge. If you cut the bottom you run the risk of damaging them very quickly
29th Aug 2023
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Hi, yes, the cut edge must be sealed with either water proof pva or any other water proof sealant.
26th Sep 2023
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Made of Wood Interiors and Design Ltd
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I would not put a cut edge to the floor
But it u have to I would ether invest in some iron on edging strips the same colour as the kitchen
Then with some clear silicone put a bead of it around the shown edge
But it u have to I would ether invest in some iron on edging strips the same colour as the kitchen
Then with some clear silicone put a bead of it around the shown edge
4th Dec 2023
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Garrett Joinery
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Most end panels are oversized to allow scribing to a floor and or wall I would seal them if you can, just to stop any risk of having to replace if an appliance goes wrong
7th Feb 2024
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