I want to re-do my kitchen. Kitchen is ok but... the bench-top is posing a problem with my brain....
I have a small van 16 foot x 7 foot Roma
the bench-top i want to fabricate is 1800 x 600mm. I'm thinking 16mm chip board, but...what do I coat it with or cover it with at a budget price so it still looks like a kitchen bench top. the splash-back I want is 1800 x 600 also
When I renovated our kombi camper I did the bench tops by glueing a good quality Lino. Looked really good and was very servicable. Because you need such a small piece you can get new offcuts from any flooring store. Rod.
franniemac said
05:42 PM Apr 4, 2018
I had my kitchen benchtop replaced in winter last year with a 'rubber wood' panel from Bunnings. It's actually wood from the rubber tree. Because I was sceptical I did a fair bit of research before taking the plunge; I'm really happy with it, it looks good & was very economical too. I oiled it with Feast Watson Kitchen Timber Oil. Fran
Peter and Jian said
06:45 PM Apr 4, 2018
I never thought of that thanks very much
Peter and Jian said
06:51 PM Apr 4, 2018
I saw something like this this in bunnings, acacia wood, very heavy. and the size I need is 25mm thick 1800 x 600. right in every way but its just really heavy. for the price of 120 i thought of the amount i was going to cut out because of the sink and cook top.
hence; I didn't go through with it.
Thanks
Peter
MikeL said
12:11 AM Apr 30, 2018
Laminate benchtops are a reasonable option but quite heavy. If you are trying to keep weight down, consider 3mm ply on a pine 'ladder' frame and then 2 pack epoxy the surface and have a nice wood moulding on the front edge. Lightweight homebrew catamarans use this type of construction for all internal cabinetry as it is lightweight, strong, cheap and easy to make.
For the splashback, you can use a laminated or epoxied sheet of plywood EXCEPT behind a cooktop where you have to use a non-flammable material. You can get a product (one brand is Laminex Metaline) which is a lightweight aluminium sandwich material and your local Laminex showroom could put you in touch with kitchen companies that might have offcuts.
You can also get thin stainless steel sheet cut to size from local suppliers - Google as always.
Hello people.
I want to re-do my kitchen. Kitchen is ok but... the bench-top is posing a problem with my brain....
I have a small van 16 foot x 7 foot Roma
the bench-top i want to fabricate is 1800 x 600mm. I'm thinking 16mm chip board, but...what do I coat it with or cover it with at a budget price so it still looks like a kitchen bench top. the splash-back I want is 1800 x 600 also
Any ideas ?
Peter
expensive
wow...thanks very much
I never thought of that thanks very much
I saw something like this this in bunnings, acacia wood, very heavy. and the size I need is 25mm thick 1800 x 600. right in every way but its just really heavy. for the price of 120 i thought of the amount i was going to cut out because of the sink and cook top.
hence; I didn't go through with it.
Thanks
Peter
For the splashback, you can use a laminated or epoxied sheet of plywood EXCEPT behind a cooktop where you have to use a non-flammable material. You can get a product (one brand is Laminex Metaline) which is a lightweight aluminium sandwich material and your local Laminex showroom could put you in touch with kitchen companies that might have offcuts.
You can also get thin stainless steel sheet cut to size from local suppliers - Google as always.