[mattman190973]

Hi, newbie to the forum, been reading lots of very interesting threads and hoping you guys out there can help me.

We've just ordered a new kitchen from Ikea in High Gloss Red, plan to fit it all myself (except for worktops which I'll ask an expert to do) - question I have though is that I need to make a filler piece to fill a gap at the end of the base units. I have ordered a cover panel in High Gloss Red, but the gap is only approx 60mm wide, so I plan to cut the cover panel to size to fill the gap.

However, I'm concerned about chipping/messing up the gloss finish when I cut it - does anyone know how you should cut these finishes please?

Thanks in advance
Matt

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[dece9410]

A new and very sharp fine bladed circular (finishing) saw blade on a quality table saw works best. Place the backside on the material on the table as to not cause scratches on the side you'll see as it is being cut. Take your time and let the saw and saw blade do its work methodically. Don't force it to cut too quickly and you should be able to avoid chipping.

Good luck!