Counter top replacment [message #170203] |
Sat, 19 May 2012 18:04 |
gbarrow2
Messages: 765 Registered: February 2004 Location: Lake Almanor, Ca./ Red Bl...
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I am considering using 3/4" oak veneer plywood for a replacement countertop.
I realize that the oak veneer is only 1/32 inch thick. I will finish it with several coats of poly ureathane.
I Will make a back splash from same material
I will finish the exposed edges with oak counter edge molding.
I have the poly ureathane left over from finishing new oak flooring in my house. The finish holds up very well on 3/4" solid oak with heavy foot traffic.
Any comments or suggestions about plywood in this application?
I know you cant place hot pans on it and you cant expose it to excessive water.
I considered using solid oak butcher block counter top from Ikea. It is much more expensive and very heavy.
Comments please. Positive or negative. Other material suggestions?
Thanks for ideas.
Gene Barrow
Lake Almanor, Ca.
1976 Palm Beach
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