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How to install a bamboo benchtop

A drill being used to create screw holes to anchor down a bamboo benchtop, currently held in place with a clamp

Overview

There are a few simple steps to follow when installing a bamboo benchtop in your kitchen. We'll show you how to prepare the cabinets before you put the bench on. You'll also learn about the best tools to use and how to secure the bench in place.

Tools and materials

Tools

Materials

Steps

1Prepare to install the bamboo benchtop

Before you start, take the doors and drawers off the cabinets below where the benchtop will be. Then screw in two brackets at the top of the back panel of each cabinet. Now drill a pilot hole through the middle of the front rail of every cabinet.
Person screwing bracket into bench

2Install the bamboo benchtop

Get someone to help you position the benchtop on the cabinets. Make sure it is sitting in the right position with a uniform 20mm overhang at the front. In this case we are installing an island bench so our side overhang needs to be equal at both ends. Once you have the position right, clamp the benchtop down, drill pilot holes into the bamboo and screw it into place.
A drill being used to create screw holes to anchor down a bamboo benchtop, currently held in place with a clamp
Health & Safety

Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.

When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.