| [GMCnet] Restoration. Granite, or Corian kitchen countertop [message #299112] |
Sat, 16 April 2016 00:13  |
BobDunahugh
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Had a kitchen designer out tonight from Fashion Par Kitchens. Linda's looking at the above countertop material. She's interested more in the Corian. She wants to put in a below countertop sink. Cooking area lower than the rest of the counter top. Sink trap located at the rear wall for more storage under the sink. Sink faucet to be located at the side of the sink. Thus not at the rear. Faucet is really nice with the spray head pulling out for more control. Back splash is a glass mosaic tile. The cloth headliner is glued in place except for the front 3 ft. My thanks to Matt Sladek for his help in getting the headliner up today. NOT a one man job. It's one solid piece. Front to back. Wall to wall. Nice trick to get it perfectly straight. Walls, and the cedar closet can now be installed. Linda can now drive her wheelchair in. So now she's able to do the interior design. More WIRING again for me. I've numbered all my wires to keep track of them in my log book. Up to #44 today. Bob Dunahugh 78 Royale. Becoming a vary nice Mouse House
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| Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Granite, or Corian kitchen countertop [message #299117 is a reply to message #299112] |
Sat, 16 April 2016 09:24  |
stick miller
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Location: Americus, Georgia
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Bob - I was told that granite is somewhat porous and can harbor bacteria on its surface. The person who told me is a professional. I'd go with the Corian or a man-made granite look-alike. I have corian.
Stick Miller
'78 Royale - "White Trash" - she left me for another man
'76 Eleganza - "Cousin Eddie" Sold
'84 Bluebird Wanderlodge - "Past Tents"
Americus, GA
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| Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Granite, or Corian kitchen countertop [message #299132 is a reply to message #299112] |
Sat, 16 April 2016 11:07 |
Dennis S
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Bob
Be sure to check out the Hepvo drain valve to save space.
http://www.rvdoctor.com/2011/03/curious-about-plumbing-beneath-bathroom.html?m=1
Dennis
BobDunahugh wrote on Sat, 16 April 2016 00:13
Had a kitchen designer out tonight from Fashion Par Kitchens. Linda's looking at the above countertop material. She's interested more in the Corian. She wants to put in a below countertop sink. Cooking area lower than the rest of the counter top. Sink trap located at the rear wall for more storage under the sink. Sink faucet to be located at the side of the sink. Thus not at the rear. Faucet is really nice with the spray head pulling out for more control. Back splash is a glass mosaic tile. The cloth headliner is glued in place except for the front 3 ft. My thanks to Matt Sladek for his help in getting the headliner up today. NOT a one man job. It's one solid piece. Front to back. Wall to wall. Nice trick to get it perfectly straight. Walls, and the cedar closet can now be installed. Linda can now drive her wheelchair in. So now she's able to do the interior design. More WIRING again for me. I've numbered all my wires to keep track of them in my log book. Up to #44 today. Bob Dunahugh 78 Royale. Becoming a vary nice Mouse House
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| Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Granite, or Corian kitchen countertop [message #299137 is a reply to message #299132] |
Sat, 16 April 2016 12:11 |
Hal StClair
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Registered: March 2013
Location: Rio Rancho NM
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Dennis S wrote on Sat, 16 April 2016 10:07
Bob
Be sure to check out the Hepvo drain valve to save space.
http://www.rvdoctor.com/2011/03/curious-about-plumbing-beneath-bathroom.html?m=1
Dennis
BobDunahugh wrote on Sat, 16 April 2016 00:13
Had a kitchen designer out tonight from Fashion Par Kitchens. Linda's looking at the above countertop material. She's interested more in the Corian. She wants to put in a below countertop sink. Cooking area lower than the rest of the counter top. Sink trap located at the rear wall for more storage under the sink. Sink faucet to be located at the side of the sink. Thus not at the rear. Faucet is really nice with the spray head pulling out for more control. Back splash is a glass mosaic tile. The cloth headliner is glued in place except for the front 3 ft. My thanks to Matt Sladek for his help in getting the headliner up today. NOT a one man job. It's one solid piece. Front to back. Wall to wall. Nice trick to get it perfectly straight. Walls, and the cedar closet can now be installed. Linda can now drive her wheelchair in. So now she's able to do the interior design. More WIRING again for me. I've numbered all my wires to keep track of them in my log book. Up to #44 today. Bob Dunahugh 78 Royale. Becoming a vary nice Mouse House
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That looks like a great addition for the RV industry. I wonder if any of our code's have approved it?
Hal
"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane."
1977 Royale 101348,
1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,
1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,
Rio Rancho, NM
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| Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Granite, or Corian kitchen countertop [message #299154 is a reply to message #299141] |
Sat, 16 April 2016 20:17 |
Scott Nutter
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Location: Houston/San Diego
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For me, being from the airplane trade, it's all about weight. It's a little like taxes. A little bit here, a little bit there. At first it doesn't seem like much, but at the end your pumping 150psi into your airbags to keep from scraping your bumper. But the natural stones sure look good!
I'm in the same decision process myself. Please send pictures and Report when done. Scott
Scott Nutter
1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, Dave Lenzi super duty mid axle disc brakes, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera installed MSD Atomic EFI
Houston, Texas
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| Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Granite, or Corian kitchen countertop [message #299160 is a reply to message #299157] |
Sat, 16 April 2016 22:03 |
Carl S.
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Location: Tucson, AZ.
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Corian is heavy, compared to a typical laminate counter top, but granite or Quartz is heavier. One advantage of Corian is that you can install an undermount sink with no seam. It makes for a cleaner installation.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Granite, or Corian kitchen countertop [message #299161 is a reply to message #299112] |
Sat, 16 April 2016 22:22 |
kerry pinkerton
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Registered: July 2012
Location: Harvest, Al
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We have corian in our Elle II that the PO installed. Very happy with it. The SOB pusher has corian also.
I visited a place that makes honeycomb/granite for the ultra RV and airplane market. They take an 1" aluminum honeycomb and epoxy it to a full thickness granite sheet. After it cures, they grind off all but 14" of the granite. Very stiff, very strong, and 1/4 the weight...but still heavy.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Granite, or Corian kitchen countertop [message #299166 is a reply to message #299161] |
Sun, 17 April 2016 06:59 |
tphipps
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Location: Spanish Fort, AL
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I have done two kitchen countertops with a granite-epoxy mix. It is applied over old countertops or plywood and glued in place. I don't know the weight of this product, but it is only 1/4" thick. Has proven to be heat resistant and has no accumulated stains from ordinary kitchen use. Brand name is "Granite Transformations."
Worth looking into.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Granite, or Corian kitchen countertop [message #299171 is a reply to message #299112] |
Sun, 17 April 2016 10:18 |
jhbridges
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Location: Braselton ga
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I'd use the Corian or equivalent (there are several out there, check the big box stores). On studio cabinetry, it takes the jocks about ten years to trash it. Held up better than anything.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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