What is the maximum size for a worktop made in one piece? Stainless steel worktops can be made in one piece, any size to 6.5 m. GEC Anderson regard widths to 650 mm as standard. Wider sizes are available. Maximum 'return' for L-shaped tops in one piece is 2300 mm. For textured finish stainless steel, the maximum size is 2400 x 1150mm. How are worktops joined? Normally, when joins between tops are required, a 'butt-joint' is recommended. Tops are simply butted together and sealed with a clear mastic joint. Are 'fluted' or sloping 'drainers' available? All GEC Anderson sinktops are flat, not fluted or sloping. This makes more efficient use of valuable work-surface area in the kitchen - which is usually limited. Instead of employing the conventional, so called, drainer the surface remains flat and useable. By using a water retaining perimeter edge the working surface is maximised, whilst making the surface 'watersafe'. The IS21 combination bowl and a half with integral drainer is available where a conventional draining area is required. Alternatively, a special shallow bowl can be included. Are 'curved' worktops available? Curved tops are available, however edge details are limited to (8) and (6) on curved surfaces. Can the height of edges be varied? All edge profiles can be varied. Heights and widths can be specified, as required. What is the maximum height for integral upstands? The maximum recommended INTEGRAL upstand height is 100 mm. INTEGRAL upstands greater than 100 mm are possible but quality of welding around sink bowls is compromisied. For upstand heights exceeding 100 mm, separate splashbacks are recommended. What is the minimum distance from front edge of top to bowl? Minimum distance from any edge of top to sink bowl is 35 mm. Where tapholes are required, the minimum distance is 80 mm. What size tapholes are required? Normal taphole size for monoblock mixer taps is Ø35 mm. For pillar taps, the normal size is Ø30 mm. What is the minimum space required between bowls? Minimum recommended distance between individual bowls placed within stainless steel sinktop surface is 200 mm. (The theoretical minimum is 20 mm but this is not recommended as the quality of welding around sink bowls is compromised). Are Sinks and Worktops backed on an underlay? GEC Anderson sinks and worktops are mounted on 18mm lacquered blockboard, as standard. Optionally, sinks and worktops can be mounted on thicker backing material to fill specified edge details. How are stainless steel Sinks and Worktops installed? Installation of GEC Anderson sinks and worktops is very straightforward as they are mounted on blockboard. Simply lay the tops onto supporting cabinets and fix from underside. Are templates necessary? Generally, templates are not required. GEC Anderson will work to the sizes specified, normally by means of drawings. When templates are required, simply supply these with order. If I supply you with my own worktop, can GEC Anderson apply the stainless steelsurface to it? No. GEC Anderson sinks and worktops have their own underlay.

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