AboutVan Wilson Expertise I can answer questions to installing and repairing kitchen and bathroom wall and vanity cabinets including installing cabinet hardware. and Including building and installing laminated countertops and installing plumbing fixtures into cabinet tops.
Experience 30 years on the job experience.
Education/Credentials Have taught installation classes for local homecare centers 2 years
Expert: Van Wilson Date: 5/27/2008 Subject: Flushing the Mitered Edges
Question In tightening the bolts under the miter and using a block to even them out -- we still have a little bit of difference. They are perfectly flush in the very front and in the very back, but one side pops up just a tad in the middle. Any ideas?
Answer Hi Sandi,
Tightening the bolts is a two person job. One person underneath the miter and the other on top with a rubber mallet. Since the front and rear of the seam are smooth and level you may have a slight bow in one of the mitered pieces of top. I have had to tighten the front and rear of a seam and apply weight to the center to be able to get it to level out, how ever in most cases a slight tap with a rubber mallet will do the trick. Do not over tighten the bolts as you will damage the bolting location and you will not be able to get a good seam at all.
I have had to work one spot at a time until the seam would cooperate. making a good seam some time takes patience.
