sophia
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Post by sophia on Jun 29, 2016 10:51:13 GMT -8
Hi, I'm new here and I would like to know if anyone has made counter tops out of particle board. I don't have carpenter's skills and I'm winging it. I don't have the tools for laminate and I would really like to get this somewhat right.
What can I put on "old" particle board that will do the job?
I'm really open for suggestions!!!!
Thank you!!!!
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Post by nccamper on Jun 29, 2016 13:31:02 GMT -8
Welcome! Here is one suggestion: vintagetrailertalk.freeforums.net/thread/6946/Instead of the top coat being shellac I might go with something like polyurethane. Particle board won't hold up well. No matter what you top it with, I'd use 3/4" plywood. |
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Post by msgoehring on Jun 29, 2016 16:52:02 GMT -8
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Post by vikx on Jun 29, 2016 21:00:28 GMT -8
I agree, skip the particle board. Some counter tops have 1/2" plywood, so it's not expensive.
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Post by jnordgren42 on Jun 30, 2016 7:53:16 GMT -8
Also depending on the thickness you need, you can go with butcher block. It's not the cheapest option and definitely not period correct, but it is highly functional, easy to maintain, and beautiful (IMHO). There are suppliers that can provide custom cut sizes and can even do cutouts for the sink to your specifications. Just a thought...
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Post by nccamper on Jun 30, 2016 9:05:25 GMT -8
...not period correct, but it is highly functional, easy to maintain, and beautiful jnordgren42 & msgoehring bring up a good point, if you are willing to leave "period correct" the options are endless. Pine. Pedestal. Or even a thrift store table top cut to fit the space. As you often hear on this forum, make it your own. Just don't use particle board. Unless you like making table tops every month or two.  |
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Post by bev on Jun 30, 2016 17:32:53 GMT -8
almost any cabinet shop would have scrap plastic laminate laying around that they could attach to your substrate. it may not be anymore expensive than buying a full sheet of what ever sheet good you end up using. don't go to a retail showroom. go to a small cabinet shop and ask if they might have a remnant. another idea might be to get some scrap 3/4" melamine from the same type of shop, have them cut it to size and apply some inexpensive aluminum edging that you could bend around the edges and screw in place. melamine coated particle board is flat and looks good if the edges are covered, but doesn't have the durability of plastic laminate...its cheap too. this is what 99% of commercial cabinets are made of (i'm talking about the cabinet case/carcass, not the counter tops). good luck
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