countertop ideas

[86Scotty]

Thanks to both of you, great ideas. I really like that acrylic, I'll look into that.

[Jeffrey]

I used Avonite in my home kitchen and it is very nice. Corian-like but less expensive.

[dhally]

Originally Posted by 86Scotty

... Obviously you can skip good old heavy laminate residential countertop. I used that on my last van but it is thick and heavy and I don't think it's the ideal choice for an RV. It is easy to find and use though and looks pretty good.

Thoughts?

Not sure why you say laminate is thick and heavy. The stuff I used, Wilsonart, is about 1/16" thick. It's glued onto 3/4" birch plywood and then has a rubber edge band. I think it is probably the best ratio of cost to utility. Maybe you're thinking of a pre-made laminate countertop, which is made with chip board?

[taylorvon]

marine starboard...

This is the same material that white cutting boards are made out of. (self lubricating plastic with a fine micro texture)

Working on my wall panels in 1/4 but it comes in other sizes. Cut, shape, router just like wood.

Purchased from a wholesale plastics supplier the price is not that bad...

1/4 was about $100 per sheet (8.5' x 4) black

[86Scotty]

Originally Posted by dhally

Not sure why you say laminate is thick and heavy. The stuff I used, Wilsonart, is about 1/16" thick. It's glued onto 3/4" birch plywood and then has a rubber edge band. I think it is probably the best ratio of cost to utility. Maybe you're thinking of a pre-made laminate countertop, which is made with chip board?

Correct, I was. Mine is better than 1" thick. I had a countertop shop make it. I won't do that again.

[86Scotty]

Originally Posted by taylorvon

marine starboard...

This is the same material that white cutting boards are made out of. (self lubricating plastic with a fine micro texture)

Working on my wall panels in 1/4 but it comes in other sizes. Cut, shape, router just like wood.

Purchased from a wholesale plastics supplier the price is not that bad...

1/4 was about $100 per sheet (8.5' x 4) black

hmmm, that sounds interesting. I'm liking the idea of that or Avonite.

[jage]

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