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COUNTERTOP sa COUNTERTOP -- CERAMIC TILE sa COUNTERTOP -- PLASTIC LAMINATE sa TABLETOP x BACKSPLASH x KITCHEN COUNTERTOP xx TABLETOP How to build a countertop and shelves from hollow-core doors and plywood. Photo shows a kitchen counter made by cutting a standard 36" square table in half, and attaching each half to the wall. Est. cost: $75. Tips on building a stow away countertop. It folds into the wall when not needed. Tips on caring for countertops made from plastic laminate, glazed ceramic tile, synthetic marble (Corian) and stainless steel. Four clever backsplashes to fill the area between kitchen countertop and upper cabinets. (1) Embossed tin panels. (2) Ceramic tile with a simple floral motif. (3) Botanical prints. (4) Plaster lath applied on the diagonal. How to build a concrete countertop from start to finish. Tip on making a pattern for a kitchen countertop to fit out-of-square walls. Tip: How to use a sun lamp and Contact Cement solvent to loosen and remove an old arborite counter top. How to measure and install preformed countertops in a kitchen. Focus on kitchens. Step-by-step instructions for affordable kitchen remodeling. Includes tips on making punched copper (or tin) inserts for cabinet doors, installing a wood countertop, the latest in surfacing materials, etc. Countertop repair. Tips on repairing burns, gouges, etc. in plastic laminate, Corian, wood, etc. How to decide which kitchen countertop material is best for you. Tip: Use epoxy paint for darkroom countertop instead of expensive plastic laminate. Tips on a kitchen makeover that involves painting counter tops with Flecstone and the cabinets with enamel accented with a stenciled accent of green vines. Built-in kitchen counter. Easy-to-build snack bar provides extra counter surface around an existing L-shaped counter. A review of the five common countertop materials used in a kitchen. Looks at advantages of each, durability, cleanability, costs, etc. Typical edge finishes are also viewed. Tip on sealing particleboard countertop to prevent moisture penetration. Replacing a kitchen countertop and sink. Countertops. A brief guide to help you choose among plastic laminates, ceramic tile, butcher block, or molded solid material. Tip on cleaning and oiling a slate countertop. How to replace a kitchen countertop. Suggested finishes for solid wood countertops. "Corian" kitchen countertops. How to machine and install this synthetic marble material. Building torsion-box cantilevered countertops which attach to the wall and provide wheelchair accessibility for kitchen, bathroom, etc. Choosing kitchen countertops. Pros, cons and cost of plastic, tile, wood, stone, concrete and steel. Making a solid-surface countertop. Using synthetic materials (Corian, Avonite, etc) that can be worked like wood and polished like stone. Tip on attaching a small countertop (bar top) to a knee wall using a mitered ledger strip. Making concrete countertops for kitchens. Building the forms, casting, installing, and finishing. Tip on using pieces of ice to facilitate moving a heavy stone countertop into position without cracking. Tip on constructing a kitchen countertop so that steam from a dishwasher won't cause moisture problems. Granite countertops. An experienced fabricator explains the process from the templating to the final setting of the slabs. Tip on using a router equipped with a straight-shank cutter to scribe a countertop to fit an irregular wall. Poured-in-place concrete countertops. Getting a durable kitchen work surface starts with careful form work and the right concrete. Suggestions for non-toxic finishes for a butcher-block countertop. How to finish wooden kitchen counter tops with linseed oil. Tips on finishing kitchen countertops and chopping boards with either mositure-curing urethane or household paraffin wax. Tips on revitalizing countertops covered with teak flooring. Spiling method for making very accurate patterns for flooring or countertops. Building a Corian countertop. Features a bullnose lip that is cut with a special router bit. Technique for making a very accurate pattern to allow a complicated countertop to fit perfectly. Advice on building kitchen countertops from wood and the inherent problems when it comes to waterproofing. Working with synthetic countertop materials (plastic laminates and solid surface materials). Tip on stripping and refinishing kitchen (butcher block) work surfaces. Simple jig and technique for routing a radiused corner on a countertop. How to repair laminated plastic counters, ceramic tile counters, linoleum counters and wood counters. Tip on installing a heatproof insert in a kitchen countertop. Counter punch. Create custom countertops with decorative snap-on edging. Tips on installing this commercially-available edging. Cultured counters. What is available in solid-surface countertops and tips on installation. How to make bullnose trim for a kitchen counter. Included in an article on one design for a multi-function kitchen center. Three space-saving countertops for dining in the kitchen. Building a solid-surface kitchen countertop. Included in a kitchen remodeling article. Everything you need to know about plastic-laminate and solid-surface countertops. Design shows how to create a countertop that can be raised or lowered. Tip: Attach a sheet of stainless steel to your countertop next to a stove to form a resting place for hot pans. Tip: Use gun stock oil to finish pine countertops. A look at countertop options for a reproduction kitchen. Plastic laminates, plastic slabs, ceramic tile, linoleum, metal, wood, marble, slate and granite are covered. Traditional countertops. A survey of practical countertop options in vintage materials. Tip on repairing a damaged kitchen countertop by inlaying a piece of marble. How to build a kitchen countertop using the latest materials. Included in a SPECIAL SECTION on kitchen remodeling. Facelift for a butcher-block cutting surface or countertop involves scraping, sanding, and refinishing. How to choose a kitchen countertop material. How to construct a kitchen counter and corner drawer. Kitchen countertop materials. A survey of the options, their cost ranges, do-it-yourself possibilities, and wear characteristics. How to resurface a kitchen countertop with Corian, a synthetic marble. Tip: How to cut oak 1x4s into two "J" shaped pieces for use as counter top material. Looks like thick butcher-block counter with almost half the weight and cost. Tip: Counter-top cutting board lifts up revealing an access hole to a corner cupboard. Tip: Use a piano hinge to lengthen a kitchen counter with this fold-out extension. Designs of several kitchen counters for working, eating and socializing. Tip: A hole in this cutting board countertop leads to a waste container for food scraps. Tips on selecting a kitchen counter surface according to how it's used. A look at new surfacing materials with the look of granite and tips on installing pre-cut panels. Tip: Fold-down counter is held level when open by chains. Magnetic latches hold counter against the wall when closed. Solid-surface countertops. How to get the most for your money. A splash of style. Creative ways to add pizzazz to a kitchen backsplash. Tips on using Danish oil to finish a kitchen counter. Templates for making the joint where two countertops intersect at right angles. How to make a vinyl surface countertop with backsplash. How to install a pressed-tin backsplash in a kitchen. | |||||||||
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