How to cut IKEA VOXTORP kitchen gloss end panels without chipping or delamination

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This is our experience when trying to cut the IKEA VOXTORP kitchen gloss end panels without them chipping or delamination the nice white gloss finish. We tried to use power tools to save time, unfortunately, it doesn't quite work as expected e.g. small visible chips and/or delaminated the gloss coating so hopefully, this video will help you out and avoid making the same mistake but fortunately, the cut panel could be used so no big deal lesson learned. Even with tape or leaving the protective blue film on it still has chips etc when using a circular saw, we tried all sorts. If you have any advice feel free to comment.

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@laurencewoollard493 Год назад

Thanks for the advice. Just bought myself a circular saw to do the job. Did a test cut a noticed the chipping. I promptly found your video. Thanks again.

@tumbleweedtumbleweed 2 года назад

Fwiw try a circular with saw sharp fine tooth blade, use a track and make a first shallow pass and cut just through the melamine layer to prevent chipping, then a second pass to cut through the whole board. Cut shy of the line then sand to scribe mark with electric sander or by hand.

@DanielJohnHowTo 2 года назад

thanks for the tips

@chrisburns5691 3 года назад

use a fine finish blade with a skilsaw, make a plywood edge guide where the saw rides on a plywood base up against a second base, cut good side down and tape the edge, and it will come out perfect.

@nabilfreeman 4 года назад

Amazing! Thank you for the detailed instructions. I couldn't believe it while doing a back to back island I found the 60cm deep units have 80cm height cover panels, while 37cm deep units have 86cm height. Off to Screwfix tomorrow to pick up those tools you recommended.

@DanielJohnHowTo 4 года назад

Glad it helped!

@harrycopeland8322 11 месяцев назад

I use a battery powered rotary saw with a 165mm 60 tooth blade. Mark the board on the opposite side (be sure you remember it’s reversed when you measure) There is no need to remove the protective plastic or use any tape. Make a fence from timber or whatever you have to ensure your cut is straight. Set your saw at half the depth of cut and run it through. Set the saw for the full depth and do the cut again. Make sure the saw is running BEFORE you start each cut and hold the off cut to ensure the panel does not break out. Take your time a measure precisely. You will get a precision cut every time with no breakouts on either side of the panel..

@lukehanna3344 4 года назад

You can cut these panels with a circular saw. I do it all the time, but you have to cut from the back of the panel so it only chips the side that isn’t seen. Use a straight edge guide. Use a sharp new fine tooth blade and use a steady feed so the blade doesn’t get hot.

@DanielJohnHowTo 4 года назад

Great advice, thanks.

@doodle_alchemy 4 года назад

Which front is more durable....ringhult high gloss or voxtorp high gloss?

@applebullet1 3 года назад

This is good advice. Always cut from the back of the panel, with a decent blade it rarely if ever chips the laminate. Just remember to keep the circular saw moving, a decent circular saw should glide through a kitchen panel effortlessly anyway.

@jamesanderson-ke7dz Год назад

thanks mate, I'm about to do with some custom size high gloss doors I accidentally ordered in the wrong size. Expensive mistake narrowly averted!

@DanielJohnHowTo Год назад

No problem 👍

@danc5677 8 месяцев назад

I was really worried about using a circular saw or anything automatic after seeing your video and others of 'delamination'. I did two tests. One I used a hand saw like you did, and there was mild chipping. For the other piece I used a jigsaw with a new blade, and it created a perfect edge that you wouldn't even know it wasn't cut from factory. I think the hoo hah about massive chipping, delamination etc is just from people either using old blades or not following basic processes.

@fionahenneuse-blunt185 3 года назад

just the answers I was seeking , thanks ,very useful advice.

@DanielJohnHowTo 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@nicks2528 3 года назад

I did I it this way it takes the drama out probably quicker ways if your confident but some of these items have a long lead time to replace

@dannymassive 3 года назад

Hi Guys, I can't help with the cutting as you've nailed it! Just a query regarding the need to cut it in the first instance - are they not longer than the cupboards to allow you to fit the cornice/pelmet? Most people fit the pelmet's to conceal the under cupboard lighting.

@lyndsayofficer2388 3 года назад

Yep, this is exactly the reason, the shallow wall cover panels are exactly right heights (except for smaller heights mind you) to match the deco strips. The tall panels either come in the right size (for 220 or 240) to fit to plinth height, or they are taller to cut to the floor. You can be strategic in your plan to avoid cutting, your planner would help with this! The don't come in every size you might need because it would be so many separate articles, so come in most common/useful sizes. But you'll most likely need to do some cuts for fillers etc. regardless. The experienced fitters mainly cut the panels with hand saws, saws a bit longer than the one here by the look, so you get longer strokes and through the panel quicker

@MsPoppinjay 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing. We have a high gloss bath panel, and I was worried about how to cut it without chipping the facia. Feel more confident using the method you suggest.

@DanielJohnHowTo 4 года назад

For that you want a straight edge and score it with a blade then cut, should be fine then thanks.

@MsPoppinjay 4 года назад

Daniel thank you. I bought the saw today, this is going to be a tricky job, as there’s two pipes to take into consideration also. 😬😊

@TheVigintiTres 4 года назад

Thanks so much for taking the time to film this and provide all the little detail. You've saved me a lot of heartache with a 2.4m panel for an island kitchen.

@DanielJohnHowTo 4 года назад

You're very welcome!

@lovelifewithchris5683 3 года назад

Great video. What can you use or do to cover the cut end? Thanks

@adrianmarin5101 3 года назад

If you have a good circular (plunge saw ideally), get a fine cut blade and you can use it, just cut some yesterday, score it first or shadow cutting, for the ends edged banding with same colour and , trimmed after and that’s it.Also is very important that the piece you’re cutting is properly secured as well as the part that will be removed.Obviously safety first , PPE is a must.

@shrekshrek413 3 месяца назад

Could you not flip over and then cut it so the blade is cutting on the upward cut then to fit it on the other flip side if I’m making any sense 😂

@DanielJohnHowTo 3 месяца назад

sure, give it a try let us know the results.

@paulmanison 3 года назад

Like the down to earth style of presenting. All other videos expect you to have expensive equipment that most DIY ers wont have.

@DanielJohnHowTo 3 года назад

Thanks, we are just doing a house up and DIYers

@MrBelgis Год назад

Thank you it helped! You can clearly see your frustration. I am at that same boiling point. Love how IKEA doesn't explain to you the most complex parts of the assembling process!

@mpxz999 10 месяцев назад

SAME! I'M SO MAD AT HOW DIFFICULT THESE HAVE BEEN TO CUT

@tomatojuice12 2 года назад

Thank you for this video. Can you please tell me, are you able to put RINGHULT fronts on non-ikea cabinets?

@DanielJohnHowTo 2 года назад

I have no idea, if the dimensions fit and the hinge locations then possibly.

@jefferymatthews7184 2 года назад

I used a Ringhult drawer front to fill a 10cm gap in a row of high wall cupboards. 40 x 20cm only cost me $25. No cutting required.

@DanielJohnHowTo 2 года назад

Nice work!

@videostarish 3 года назад

I have helped other joiners cut laminate worktops. They used their track/plunge/rail saw to cut it in one go from the back... beautiful! I have seen cheaper versions of his Festool saw at Lidl or Aldi.

@MaX-un4ro 4 года назад

Thank you very much really helped me

@DanielJohnHowTo 4 года назад

Glad it helped

@Molotovjack 2 года назад

What's the TPI of that saw please? I need to do this for my kitchen and want to follow this procedure.

@DanielJohnHowTo 2 года назад

it's a very fine tooth, so a lot.

@vholland6785 Год назад

Thanks, this is exactly what I was looking for.

@winksquiffler2454 3 года назад

It worked, beautifully! Many Thanks.

@DanielJohnHowTo 3 года назад

Glad it helped

@poisonedchalice 3 года назад

Would you say Voxtorp are reliable? The lamination won't come off? Thanks for your video.

@DanielJohnHowTo 3 года назад

We haven't had any issues as of yet, it wasn't exactly cheap so wouldn't be happy if it happened.

@poisonedchalice 3 года назад

@@DanielJohnHowTo Thank you for replying so quickly. My main area of concern are the sides of the units next to the cooker, in case they peel off.

@LindaTheLearner 4 года назад

Huge thanks for sharing your pain !! I only need to cut out a gap in a kickboard so I can house a free-standing washing machine. I don't have a panel saw, but I do have a 14 t.p.i dovetail saw. Could I use this instead ?

@DanielJohnHowTo 4 года назад

Any fine tooth saw should work well.

@grayhalf1854 4 года назад

What do you reckon to using a router to just take off the gloss finish with the first pass, then finishing the cut with a second?

@DanielJohnHowTo 4 года назад

Not sure what you're trying to achieve?

@davidparker2796 2 года назад

Thanks guys I have to cut a door down and I’m glad I saw your video, very helpful many thanks

@DanielJohnHowTo 2 года назад

Glad it helped

@MartynDuerden 10 месяцев назад

I cut these reasonably often with a festool tracksaw, I should imagine any tracksaw will do. I came here because for the first time ever I cannot get a door the correct size I need to trim one, never crossed my mind it was likely same as an end panel ha! Trouble with circular is you can be the best carpenter in the world, you will never be able to hold them perfectly still and the blade pressure will constantly change.

@kierannew1704 2 года назад

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Saved me making a ton of waste!!! 🤙

@DanielJohnHowTo 2 года назад

No problem 👍

@GoingShirtless 3 года назад

I have a need to make a custom size door for a built in dishwasher that needs a front that is 60cm wide and 45-ish high, and I am dreading the cut exactly because of the fear that the hard glossy finish will chip. My cut will be at the bottom of the panel, and I can get away with a less than perfect cut, but what about the heat, water and steam that eventually makes its way into the cut? How do I protect the cut surface, and is there an option for a glossy glue on strip to resurface the cut side?

@moedem Год назад

Upside down cut with a 60 tooth circular saw blade does the trick

@porotothorpe 3 года назад

I have some spare panels which I'd like to use to box the pipes under my boiler and on top of the worktop. Do you have any suggestions? I guess this would be a matter of screwing some corner plates to join them, or maybe glue would be enough?

@calvancandy8384 Год назад

An excellent solution we needed this to cut down two laminate doors thank you for this!

@doodle_alchemy 4 года назад

Do you know which front is more durable....ringhult high gloss or voxtorp high gloss?

@HariIstrate29 Год назад

Big thank you!

@DanielJohnHowTo Год назад

Glad it helped!

@macsinfrance 3 года назад

Great video we have same problem so I can show my other half so he can see he can do it. They are sold 32cm wide and we need them to be 30

@ngt206 3 года назад

Awesome tips and tricks Daniel, brilliant

@davezeraschi7936 3 года назад

Thank you I’ve got the same kitchen and got loads of ends to cut! I was thinking jigsaw and from the back what do you think?

@DanielJohnHowTo 3 года назад

you may have trouble keeping it straight, circular saw is better with a straight edge clamp.

@davezeraschi7936 3 года назад

@@DanielJohnHowTo I’d use a straight edge as well but the cut will covered with mastic anyway cheers Dan

@joevdb 4 года назад

Thanks for helping me avoid trouble. I would have blasted through an $80 panel with a circular saw and felt immense, expensive regret.

@DanielJohnHowTo 4 года назад

Glad I could help

@PNH63 3 года назад

Yes the panels will chip with circular saw but must be a really crap kitchen if it is delaminating like that.

@DanielJohnHowTo 3 года назад

even worktop will chip if not cut properly.

@PNH63 3 года назад

@@DanielJohnHowTo yes chip but not delaminate like that, it looks faulty to me.

@anonimogarcia1976 2 года назад

Craftmanship like this you don't see so often!

@DanielJohnHowTo 2 года назад

I bet!

@piersbrooks5178 4 года назад

Thanks very much for the video. I’m going to be fitting a white gloss voxtorp kitchen soon and need to cut vertically some 2m side panels. How did you cut yours? With the Bahco and a long straight edge?

@DanielJohnHowTo 4 года назад

Yes that's exactly how we did it, not saying that's the only way but the fine tooth saw doesn't chip it and you get a nice finish, thanks.

@piersbrooks5178 4 года назад

Daniel that’s great - many thanks. Perhaps a dumb question but did you install any new flooring before installing cabinets and the cover panels?

@DanielJohnHowTo 4 года назад

@@piersbrooks5178 Floor was laid first and cabinets on top.

@piersbrooks5178 4 года назад

Daniel - thanks. I’m laying Karndean and so wasn’t sure whether I could install after cabinets / before kickboard is fitted. Many thanks