| Counter top replacment [message #170203] |
Sat, 19 May 2012 18:04  |
gbarrow2
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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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| Re: Counter top replacment [message #170217 is a reply to message #170214] |
Sat, 19 May 2012 20:03  |
gbarrow2
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Factory OEM formica-harvest gold. One of the better 70's fornica colors.
I'm surprised the Palm Beaches didn't come with that horrid avacado green.
Gene Barrow
Lake Almanor, Ca.
1976 Palm Beach
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| Re: Counter top replacment [message #170250 is a reply to message #170203] |
Sat, 19 May 2012 23:32 |
zhagrieb
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Location: Portland Oregon
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Gene,
I used a desktop from Ikea. It's holding up quite well.
They have a number of styles, 5 feet long, and deep enough to make both work surface and backsplash from one piece.
They come edged all around, 3/4 inch thick and not too expensive.
Glenn
Glenn Giere, Portland OR, K7GAG
'73 "Moby the Motorhome" 26'
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