Waterfall edge or not??
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Comments (7)I was told by two countertop companies that you need professional equipment to do any kind of curved edge, IOW it is not for the DIY person. I have laminate countertops with wood edging. When I was pricing new laminate countertops, I got prices all over the board. I had considered just relaminating the countertops (leaving the wood edge) but I had one company tell me that it would cost more than installed new counters (with new substrate) b/c of the labor involved. So I don't mean to sound discouraging but it doesn't sound like relaminating the waterfall counters would be a great project. I am still trying to decide what to do for my own kitchen. I may do laminate on the perimeter and granite/quartz on the island....See MoreButcherblock island with waterfall edge
Comments (0)Butcherblock island with waterfall edge I have questions/second thoughts on what seemed a straightforward build. I don't want to rush small details that could tend to have consequences over time. I'm building and island with a 1.5"x72" edge grain, laminate Acacia countertop with waterfall edges. I plan on sealing with mineral oil. Here is a mix of what I read/learned and my further questioning. Thanks to you if you take time to answer any point 1. It's common knowledge that wood needs to expand and breathe. That being said, edge grain laminate wood countertop should only expand on it's width. Should I use expansion holes with a fender washer or just slotted L brackets to attach my countertop to my cabinets ? Are they both as good in my situation ? 2. Since wood needs to breathe, it's said that it shouldn't be installed directly over other materials, there should be an "air gap". That is easy with the countertop since the top of the cabinets are open, but how should I design the waterfall sides with an air gap ? 3. What is the best way to attach waterfall edges ? Should the waterfall edges rest on the floor or be given some space off the floor like they were floating ? 4. There will be a dishwasher in the island, should I install a vapor block of some kind, completely seal it or just use mineral oil like on the top ? 5. This is more of a design question : My countertops are 6" wider than what I need (included usual overhang), is it enough for a "bar" overhang or should I just cut it down ?...See MoreKitchen island waterfall edge vs more seating?
Comments (34)Oh yes, lighting is very important for sure! I am using all LED there, and making sure that it will be 3000K throughout, so that it will be bright and warm. Going back to the island though, if I don't do a waterfall edge, is it worth building it up to a thicker edge? The cost is significant, but doable. But people are telling me that hardly anyone will notice the difference between 1.25" and 2" in the countertop thickness but myself.... so it's not worth the extra cost. What do you think?...See MoreCountertop waterfall edge fix or redo?
Comments (5)That plywood isn't nearly rigid enough to hold up that 2cm with that much cantilever. It may break the miters apart when it sags. Prolly take a few years though. It's not even cabinet grade; lookit that edge pokin' out on the right. Geesh. That'd make a roof look bad....See Morevirginia lynn
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