Fitting a kitchen

Im fitting a kitchen and utility. Had to cut the end panels in the utility room and both ends are bare wood. Do I need to do something to seal them and if so what, or can I just leave them?

Asked by Nicola on 12th Sep 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"Pva glue the bottom one or rub some clear silicone on the bottom one to prevent water ingress"
Answered on 12th Sep 2022 - Member since Jul 2020 - report
"No don't just leave them, over the years water on the floor will blow the laminate.
clean the cut at the floor and seal the cut with clear silicone before you fit and then finish with a fine bead of clear silicone around the joint with the floor.
John
Stairplan"
Answered on 12th Sep 2022 - Member since Aug 2017 - report
"If you leave them as bare wood they let moisture in, so I suggest you seal them with a clear sealant."
Answered on 12th Sep 2022 - Member since Aug 2022 - report
"Hi Nicola!
Yes you need to seal the cut, especially when is on the floor. Silicon will do the job, just make sure to sand the cut sides to get rid of any loose material, and than dust it off.
I hope this help.
Kind regards Andras"
Answered on 12th Sep 2022 - Member since Apr 2020 - report
"it is important to seal all bare chipboard ends with silicone"
Answered on 12th Sep 2022 - Member since May 2020 - report
"I would advise putting silicone round the ends to stop water getting into the wood"
Answered on 16th Sep 2022 - Member since Sep 2022 - report
"hi, you can sand and then get some edging strips for the bare ends, or seal with glue, and run a bead of silicone around the bottom"
Answered on 21st Sep 2022 - Member since Mar 2022 - report
"Use pva glue, let it soak in properly before fitting"
Answered on 19th Sep 2022 - Member since Jan 2020 - report
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