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AL (Proudeagle10)
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Username: Proudeagle10
Post Number: 59
Registered: 4-2005
Posted From: 75.104.192.57
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, July 02, 2008 - 6:17 pm: | |
I've been working on my conversion for about 4 years. I am finally at the point where I will needing to have a smooth surface counter top made.But the prices are outrageous,for a 24" X 63" corian top with an under mount sink. Almost $1000.00, that is crazy! I understand that working with Corian or the same, is no difference then working with wood (I've been told) but I know there got to be some specialize tools. I guess my question is: Has anybody made their own smooth surface counter top? and what material did you used? (Corian or something similar)and what special tools did you need?
Any and all info. will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks AL |
don goldsmith (Bottomacher)
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Username: Bottomacher
Post Number: 188
Registered: 12-2000
Posted From: 72.15.86.59
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, July 02, 2008 - 7:03 pm: | |
Last time I asked, DuPont wouldn't sell Corian to anyone but a licensed cabinet shop, who insists on measuring, making and installing. The material is easy to work with using a router and sander, but special glue is needed to join panels. Around here, many Latins install stone tops, and most have remnants lying about in their yard. They often can arrange a small top like yours without the formality of a dealer. |
Jim & Linda Callaghan (Jimc)
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Username: Jimc
Post Number: 52
Registered: 2-2004
Posted From: 66.175.206.159
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, July 02, 2008 - 9:47 pm: | |
I have done some solid surface tops, I used that term because there are more suppliers than Corian. It does machine with the same tools as wood, but it is slower and harder on your tools in my opinion.
One thing that you will need after getting it to the size you want is a good orbital sander with numerous grits of sandpaper, and a good heavy duty polisher.
You have to sand the top up to about 220 or 400 grit and then use rubbing compound after that to remove the swirl marks.It really is not an easy job, but worth the effort when done. (lighter colors are easier to shine up than dark)
You should be able to get solid surface counter tops from some of the large box type home improvement stores, or check the internet.
Jim |
Luvrbus (Luvrbus)
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Username: Luvrbus
Post Number: 445
Registered: 8-2006
Posted From: 71.209.232.44
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, July 02, 2008 - 9:49 pm: | |
Al, don't where you live but Northwest RV supply in Eugene OR had a large stack for 100 bucks a sheet 10 x 3 or 2 ft if I rembember right.At Quartzsite every year in Jan there is a guy that will sell it to you and also install it and he has goood prices |
Stephen Fessenden (Sffess)
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Username: Sffess
Post Number: 739
Registered: 1-2002
Posted From: 66.38.120.219
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, July 02, 2008 - 11:35 pm: | |
Crossville tile makes an 18 X 24" porcelin tile for countertops. Very few seams and it can take more abuse and hot pots than stone. I will probably use that in my home. At Stovers tile in Cookeville, TN it was $7.50/ sq ft for seconds. |