Can I still buy 50mm upstand for worktops?

[avrilr]

Having a nightmare. Want to replace my exisiting worktops which are fitted with 50 mm matching upstands and then tiled directly above these. Everywhere seems to stock wider upstands, which would mean I'd have to cut into the tiles to fit them?
Any ideas please..!!

 

[Burnerman]

Have the new upstands cut down to suit?

 

[avrilr]

That's a possibility. Thanks for the idea.

Not sure how the cut edge could be finished off to look OK though - if you see what I mean..?

 

[Burnerman]

Agreed - but you'd have the cut edge downwards onto the work top, leaving the finished edge visible....a thin fillet of silicone sealant would keep the joint wholesome.

 

[avrilr]

Of course! Doh! will ask the question of the DIY shop to see if they are willing to cut the upstand for me! The one I really like is 10 cm wide, so would need to be cut in half.
Thanks for the advice.

 

[Burnerman]

You're welcome...I don't think the likes of B&Q etc would do it for you, but a firm called Tyneside Timber used to do this sort of thing. Good luck with it! Cheers John

 

[avrilr]

You're right. B&Q arent renowned for their customer service. Have heard of Tyneside Timber though. I can but ask them...!
Thanks again John.

 

[gregers]

yes you can still get 50 mm upstand,ive recently fitted some iirc it came from howdens.

 

[Burnerman]

yes you can still get 50 mm upstand,ive recently fitted some iirc it came from howdens.

Trade only The Newcastle branch won't budge, but some others are 'negotiable'

 

[foxhole]

Why cut down, you can stand the 10cm version in front of the tile and seal.?

 

[avrilr]

Thanks for that - would be OK except the tiles running on top of the existing 50 cm upstand have been lovingly and carefully cut and laid in a diamond design using alternate coloured tiles, so the effect would sadly be lost.... Nothing's ever simple, is it!