Strong Heavy Duty Plastic Kitchen Plinth Clips Kick Board Clips with Attaching Bracket - Pack of 10 - Requires 2 x 3.5mm Diameter Countersunk Screws per Bracket - For Use From Installation Height of 80 mm - Manufactured in UK - Basics UK TM

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You can often assemble the fence panels on the ground, then lift the entire panel up and slot it onto the posts. Slotted fencing is often very easy to install! If you need to cut any lenghtwise becuase it's too wide then you might be better off finding someone with a band saw.

You will need 2 clips for each gravel board you plan on installing. If you have a 48 ft (15 m) fence with 7 gravel boards, get 14 clips. Cut the boards to size with an angle grinder fitted with a diamond disk. Make sure you have a diamond-studded blade or another disk that works on concrete. To use the angle grinder, hold onto it with both hands and move it slowly along the board. Cut across the boards first to trim them to the proper length. Take care of the board’s height afterward, if needed. [7] X Research source Fine teeth in the saw for sure, and I'd use tape across the cutline while cutting to make sure the edge is as clean as possible. Also I read to use aquaseal - this is supposed to stop water getting under, and also helps stop water getting inside the chip board. Does this sound right? We have tiles that go under the kicthen cabinets.Fit the gravel boards into the slots on the posts. Make sure all of the fence panels are out from between the posts. Install the boards by lifting them up and sliding them into the slots on the posts. They can be pretty heavy, so ask a friend to lend a hand. Push them firmly against the ground to ensure they are stable and level. [8] X Research source

Use a bubble level to make sure the boards are even. Test the boards one by one. Set the level on top of one of the boards, then watch the liquid capsule in its middle. It has a bubble that will shift to one side, depending on which one is higher. Make adjustments to each board until they are all level. [9] X Research source Put on safety glasses and a dust mask before cutting gravel boards. Plan on working outdoors, if possible, to prevent any concrete dust from getting into your home. If you’re working indoors, open nearby doors and windows to let out the dust, or use any ventilation fans you have installed. Avoid wearing a long-sleeved shirt, jewelry, or anything else that could get caught by the blade. [6] X Research source Use a masonry drill bit to make 7 mm (0.28 in) holes in the posts. Plan on making the pilot holes roughly the same size as the screws you’re using. Fit the bit on a power drill, then carefully drill through the spots you marked. Make each hole about 7 mm (0.28 in) deep, or about the same length as the screws you’re going to use. [15] X Research source

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You can cut rails out of pine or cedar wood boards. Trim them to the same length as the gravel boards. Place one in the center of the fence, then another along the top. From googling, I've read that a circular saw should be fine for cutting through the laminate (it's a gloss finish). I'm not sure if we have one of these. What other materials would be OK to use so I don't chip the laminate? Trace the screw holes on the clips with a pencil. The clips usually have a pair of screw holes on the top end. Mark these spots in pencil so you know where to drill the main pilot holes. Then, look for any additional holes the clips may have. Many of them have at least one extra hole near the bottom edge. [14] X Research source Or bodge it and ‘glue’ them in place with silicone and wind feet down tight onto floor - they ain’t gonna move

Plant the fence posts if they haven’t already been installed. Measure the perimeter of your yard, or wherever you plan on installing fencing. Space the fence posts 6 to 8 ft (1.8 to 2.4 m) apart. As a rule of thumb, dig holes that are about ⅓ the height of the posts to provide plenty of stability for your fence. Then, secure the posts by filling the holes in with cement. [1] X Research sourceMeasure the available space between the fence posts. Stretch a tape measure from one post to the other to determine the length of each section. This measurement is useful for cutting the boards to the proper length. Then, measure from the ground-up to determine how tall you want the gravel boards to be. The gravel boards usually do not need to be thinned at all, so it’s better to avoid doing this unless absolutely necessary. [4] X Research source Without being able to see how the plinths are attached, my guess would be that the clips are possibly a spring loaded type which will have a specific way to release it , ie a blade inserted etc, Top Tip 2 – If possible, get someone to assist you by helping to keep the laminate stable as you cut. This is to minimise the risk of crooked lines and snapped laminate. Either screw up into base of cabinet using a short stubby screwdriver or a right angled drill attachment