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| $400 Corian countertop sound about right? [message #273922] |
Tue, 17 March 2015 21:57  |
Tilerpep
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The pressboard in my original, and repainted (by P.O.), kitchen counter top is literally an explody mess, and expanding into my window shade surrounds. (From previous leaks.)
Standard depth preformed countertops do not seem to be an option as they are not deep enough, and the backsplash has to be altered to accommodate the window and power outlet.
I have read about people using old desks, and I'm curious what other materials are a good economic (read: inexpensive) option.
I took the dimensions to a local shop and they quoted me $400 to cut a remnant that I would then need to install. Didn't sound too exorbitant, but curious if that sounds high or low to others more familiar with that material. Gap where the stove is, hole where the sink is and a two inch splashguard down the back.
Thanks.
1975 Glenbrook, 1978 Royale rear bath
Raleigh, NC
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| Re: $400 Corian countertop sound about right? [message #273927 is a reply to message #273923] |
Wed, 18 March 2015 05:58  |
tphipps
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Another alternative might be from a company called, "Granite Solutions.". I have redone two kitchens with this product and I was very happy with the results.
It consists of a thin layer of a man-made material of ground stone and a binding material. I can put a very hot pot on it and have no damage. One top has been down for at least 10 years, and 3 renters. Shows no damage, and no loss of color or surface. Wife happy = I'm happy.
You will need to replace your current top with a layer of plywood to support the product. Suggest marine grade, but probably not important.
This may be at a competitive price point.
Tom, MS II
Another RTI project.
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: [GMCnet] $400 Corian countertop sound about right? [message #273931 is a reply to message #273927] |
Wed, 18 March 2015 07:42 |
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USAussie
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Tom,
This email tweaked my memory, when I was down at the COOP several years ago JimB had a dinette table made out of Corian. IT WAS
HEAVY! IIRC he had large sections of the underside milled out to reduce the weight but it was still too heavy and he never installed
it. I spotted it in one of his storage rooms.
The product you mention below "sounds" like it would weigh a lot less.
One should keep in mind that GMC specified no more than a 250 lb difference right side to left side on the front axle and 600 lb on
the rear axles.
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: Thomas Phipps
Another alternative might be from a company called, "Granite Solutions.". I have redone two kitchens with this product and I was
very happy with the results.
It consists of a thin layer of a man-made material of ground stone and a binding material. I can put a very hot pot on it and have
no damage. One top has been down for at least 10 years, and 3 renters. Shows no damage, and no loss of color or surface. Wife
happy = I'm happy.
You will need to replace your current top with a layer of plywood to support the product. Suggest marine grade, but probably not
important.
This may be at a competitive price point.
Tom,
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| Re: $400 Corian countertop sound about right? [message #273933 is a reply to message #273922] |
Wed, 18 March 2015 08:10 |
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thesmith
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Home depot and lowes both do custom vanity tops just about any size you like and in a wide variety of materials..............You can go online and price it out.
Pete
Tilerpep wrote on Tue, 17 March 2015 21:57The pressboard in my original, and repainted (by P.O.), kitchen counter top is literally an explody mess, and expanding into my window shade surrounds. (From previous leaks.)
Standard depth preformed countertops do not seem to be an option as they are not deep enough, and the backsplash has to be altered to accommodate the window and power outlet.
I have read about people using old desks, and I'm curious what other materials are a good economic (read: inexpensive) option.
I took the dimensions to a local shop and they quoted me $400 to cut a remnant that I would then need to install. Didn't sound too exorbitant, but curious if that sounds high or low to others more familiar with that material. Gap where the stove is, hole where the sink is and a two inch splashguard down the back.
Thanks.
Cary, NC
1978 Center Kitchen Royale.
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| Re: [GMCnet] $400 Corian countertop sound about right? [message #273935 is a reply to message #273933] |
Wed, 18 March 2015 08:27 |
Daniel DeLuca
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I have successfully painted my coach’s counter tops with one of the paints specifically made for counter top use, a great $20 upgrade. If I was wanted a new counter top on the cheap, after I fixed whatever destroyed the last one I would make it out of MDF and put a really nice paint job on it. This assumes I have a leak ‘free’ motor coach that sees occasional use. MDF will quickly get ruined if exposed to constant moisture. However it would be a lot less than $400 and may even save a little weight. If the coach was used heavily I would spend the $400. Just my 2 cents.
Dan
78 Eleganza
Central Jersey
> On Mar 18, 2015, at 9:10 AM, Pete Smith wrote:
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> Home depot and lowes both do custom vanity tops just about any size you like and in a wide variety of materials..............You can go online and
> price it out.
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> Pete
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> Tilerpep wrote on Tue, 17 March 2015 21:57
>> The pressboard in my original, and repainted (by P.O.), kitchen counter top is literally an explody mess, and expanding into my window shade
>> surrounds. (From previous leaks.)
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>> Standard depth preformed countertops do not seem to be an option as they are not deep enough, and the backsplash has to be altered to accommodate
>> the window and power outlet.
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>> I have read about people using old desks, and I'm curious what other materials are a good economic (read: inexpensive) option.
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>> I took the dimensions to a local shop and they quoted me $400 to cut a remnant that I would then need to install. Didn't sound too exorbitant, but
>> curious if that sounds high or low to others more familiar with that material. Gap where the stove is, hole where the sink is and a two inch
>> splashguard down the back.
>>
>> Thanks.
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| Re: $400 Corian countertop sound about right? [message #273937 is a reply to message #273922] |
Wed, 18 March 2015 08:56 |
jhbridges
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I bought some weneer plywood to finish out a set of craigslist ex kitchen cabinets in our living-dog-tv room and it wasn't greatly expensive. Finished the veneer side with polyurethane varnish, it looks pretty good and it was fairly easy. I suspect you could take a sabre saw and make a counter top with it. It's available in veneer to match about any cabinet face. If you like laminate, and have a router to do the edges, get cheaper plywood and glue Formica<tm> to the top and round the edges with the router. My stuff isn't close to Jerry's standards but my whole place is done in Early Okie and Dog Fur anyway.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
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| Re: [GMCnet] $400 Corian countertop sound about right? [message #273949 is a reply to message #273944] |
Wed, 18 March 2015 11:18 |
Carl S.
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I fabricated and installed a Corian top in my coach a few years ago. It is not hard to work with if you have some basic knowledge, skills, and tools (router, sander, the proper glue gun, etc.). The price they are quoting you sounds reasonable to me. It is kind of heavy, but keep in mind that you are removing the old top, which weighs something too. There is a solid surface material available that is thinner (about 3/16") that goes on sort of like a laminate. It is much lighter in weight.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5902-counter-top-2c-etc.html
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
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| Re: [GMCnet] $400 Corian countertop sound about right? [message #273958 is a reply to message #273949] |
Wed, 18 March 2015 14:38 |
KB
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I think that's a pretty fair price if all you have to do is install the fabricated piece. I bought a overstock/scrap piece
from solidsurface.com, which has a big selection of colors/styles. It was about $360 delivered, but then I had to do all the work.
Since I have lots of woodworking tools, it wasn't hard to do, but a prefabricated top with all the cutouts and edges done
would have been well worth the extra $40.
Karen
1975 26'
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