Counter top

[doug hodder]

Not sheet metal, but I've done stainless in 2. Only had it sheared and 1 90 degree bend on them, rests on a ply sub base. I did a scuff treatment with a DA sander on it...Doug

[Grid Runner Adventures]

how thin of plywood could you get away with. ie its a camper and nothing heavy will be sitting on it anyways.. especially people heh

[doug hodder]

I would imagine fairly thin...don't think I'd go below 3/8 though. The top gets all it's strength from the 90. The ply gives support between the walls at that end. Doug

[2bits]

There is this stuff called ironically: "Bartop". It is that stuff you see on countertops at bars and stuff. That is a super high traffic area and goes on thick. I lost all my dang bookmarks when I switched computers and I can't find the place again, but basically it is the stuff you put on countertops!

[StPatron]

Many companies that sell epoxy resins carry it under various names. RAKA has it in stock.

[Wolffarmer]

I built my counter top by gluing thin maple strips to 1/2 plywood, sanding the crap out of it to get them all level the finishing with several coats of W.H Khuan Table top finish I got over 20 years ago. ( can't find it any longer ) It has held up pretty good, as is the computer desk I built over 20 years ago. Dang Almost 25 years ago. If i was to do it again I would put at least 6 coats of sailed bowl oil on it. It is food safe and I made a bunch of cutting boards with that almost a year ago. I kept one and use it a lot and other than the expected knife marks ( less than I expected really ) and a lot of wet/damp cloth wipe downs has held up very well.

The 1/2 plywood is more than enough in mine as there is a support in the middle and i would imagine that in most builds all sides could be supported easily.

[synaps3]

There is this stuff called ironically: "Bartop". It is that stuff you see on countertops at bars and stuff. That is a super high traffic area and goes on thick. I lost all my dang bookmarks when I switched computers and I can't find the place again, but basically it is the stuff you put on countertops!

Here ya go:

http://www.uscomposites.com/kk121.html

[Douglas Knudson]

I did my countertop and back splash with a translucent plastic used in the outdoor sign business with aluminum supports underneath. It can get scratched very easily and i'm sure it wouldn't like hot pans on it, but it shows well and is very light weight and can be back lit for effect!






Doug

[H-Balm]

Seeing as how the OP OK'ed slightly of topic posts, I thought I suggest another counter top choice.

On both of my builds I used prefinished hardwood flooring. Being that it is intended for floor use it is fairly durable.

Nice thoughts..... I didn't think about that one!

[Lgboro]

I have used Danco Danish Oil Finish on kitchen counters and even children's wooden toys in the past. Plan to use this on my counter tops in the tear when I get that far - so far I have used it on my floor in my build. Smells to high heavens until well cured but leaves a pleasant food safe medium sheen finish.

[Lou Park]

Not sheet metal, but I've done stainless in 2. Only had it sheared and 1 90 degree bend on them, rests on a ply sub base. I did a scuff treatment with a DA sander on it...Doug

Now that, I like.

[Dusty82]

Just a suggestion: If you can afford the extra weight, you can often pick up mis-cut solid surface countertops at mid to high end countertop shops for a reasonable price. Look for a top that's just a bit oversize and have them cut it down to your measurements right there. I've seen people pick up solid surface countertops that way for 50-75% off, depending on how long the mis-cut has been hanging around the shop.

[Lou Park]

Just a suggestion: If you can afford the extra weight, you can often pick up mis-cut solid surface countertops at mid to high end countertop shops for a reasonable price.

If you are lucky enough to have a Habitat for Humanity store near you, you can get any counter top you want for just a few bucks.

[bobhenry]

:lol: This thread has taken a whole nuther turn, not that I mind lots of good ideas going on here for galley counter tops

And who's fault was that the thread is "Counter top"
You did not say " Best ways to seal a wood galley counter"

So It's your fault ! You know we have enough trouble staying on topic even when we know what it is

[Shadow Catcher]

What ever you do seal the edges and make a seal of the edges. We had a problem with the water wanting to drain in behind the counter top.