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tphipps is currently offline  tphipps   United States
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I am going to install a new sink. The sink requires cutting more material from the countertop. Has anyone removed a countertop and can comment on how it was attached to the cabinet? Screw and cleats? Nails? Pegs and glue? This information will help me figure out a plan of attack. The countertop is not going to be removed, just an additional cutout. Sink is from Ikea, should end up with one deep large basin and one smaller sized basin, plus a stainless countertop covered area for whatever. The sink basins fit, just need to do a relief cutout for the extended stainless area.
Any interest in photos of this short journey?
Tom, MS II


2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552 KA4CSG
Re: [GMCnet] Countertop removal [message #306937 is a reply to message #306935] Sun, 11 September 2016 10:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
powerjon is currently offline  powerjon   United States
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Tom,
It could be held on by any number of methods at these coach were build by Coachman. Depends on the day also. I will go out and look at my Avion that I have in the shop and see if I can see how it was done. You will need to check clearance underneath for the drains too.

JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion
Michigan

> On Sep 11, 2016, at 11:19 AM, Thomas Phipps wrote:
>
> I am going to install a new sink. The sink requires cutting more material from the countertop. Has anyone removed a countertop and can comment on how
> it was attached to the cabinet? Screw and cleats? Nails? Pegs and glue? This information will help me figure out a plan of attack. The countertop is
> not going to be removed, just an additional cutout. Sink is from Ikea, should end up with one deep large basin and one smaller sized basin, plus a
> stainless countertop covered area for whatever. The sink basins fit, just need to do a relief cutout for the extended stainless area.
> Any interest in photos of this short journey?
> Tom, MS II
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Re: Countertop removal [message #306945 is a reply to message #306935] Sun, 11 September 2016 11:29 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jhbridges is currently offline  jhbridges   United States
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My sinks have the same clips as the one in the house - clips with a screw which puts tension on the sink via tabs with slots. Note that once removed - all of them including the ones you can't see in the rear of the sink - there's likely a sealant under the edge of the sink, and you should use sealant on the new one to preclude leaks from spills. I used a taping knife to get the one in the kitchen loose. If you're putting in a bigger one, be sure it won't interfere with anything under there >before< you enlarge the cutout Smile

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Re: [GMCnet] Countertop removal [message #306953 is a reply to message #306935] Sun, 11 September 2016 13:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Len Novak is currently offline  Len Novak   United States
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I had pics and instructions on this computer on how to do exactly what you
want. Can I find it...........not just yet.

Might be in the photo site

Len and Pat Novak
1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule@Roadrunner.Com
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Subject: [GMCnet] Countertop removal

I am going to install a new sink. The sink requires cutting more material
from the countertop. Has anyone removed a countertop and can comment on how
it was attached to the cabinet? Screw and cleats? Nails? Pegs and glue? This
information will help me figure out a plan of attack. The countertop is not
going to be removed, just an additional cutout. Sink is from Ikea, should
end up with one deep large basin and one smaller sized basin, plus a
stainless countertop covered area for whatever. The sink basins fit, just
need to do a relief cutout for the extended stainless area.
Any interest in photos of this short journey?
Tom, MS II
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Re: [GMCnet] Countertop removal [message #306964 is a reply to message #306953] Sun, 11 September 2016 17:30 Go to previous messageGo to next message
tphipps is currently offline  tphipps   United States
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Old sink out. Standard hold down clips, like Johnny suggested. Faucet out. Sink just uses standard PVC pipe for drains. Plenty of room under sink. Just need the creative cutting of the countertop.
Photos at eleven.
Tom, MS II


2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552 KA4CSG
Re: [GMCnet] Countertop removal [message #307045 is a reply to message #306964] Mon, 12 September 2016 12:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
tphipps is currently offline  tphipps   United States
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Sink cutout finished. Area of top cut out was not attached. Attachment must be over the uprights of the cabinet base. Project moving nicely. Looks very nice without finishing. Wife approval.
Tom, MS II


2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552 KA4CSG
Re: [GMCnet] Countertop removal [message #307066 is a reply to message #307045] Mon, 12 September 2016 17:47 Go to previous message
kstockwell is currently offline  kstockwell   United States
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I want pics, and a link to what Ikea sink is going in

thanks!
kelly


1978 Kingsley Putney VT
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