Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

I thought it would be interesting to find out what the most popular countertop material is and what kind of finish (if needed) you used, and are you happy with it.

Ricky[color=blue][/list]

I like Formica(or P-lam) for it's relative ease to work with and its stain/heat/scratch resistance...not to mention the choice of colors and even textures...ain't nothin' perfect but Formica comes close
madjack

I inlayed ceramic tile. It's a great place to land a hot pan if needed.
I was concerned about using a cook top over just wood and ol what's her name made this suggestion. I put the tile down with heavy duty construction adheasive and used white rubberized silicone caulk for the joints. 2 years and no problems at all.



The Coleman stove is setting over the one above. In this pic you can see the 1/2 size one on the opposite counter also.

Teardrop was done in tile. Lots of positive comments by people that see it. Inexpensive, about $12 for the tile, compared to about $75 full sheet of laminate. Tile durability excellent, I put it down with construction adhesive and a flexible grout.


Gypsy trailer I used laminate. Wanted an excuse to play with the new router. Photo taken before cabinet face frames and doors installed.

I took the easy way out on Itty-Bitty and just used wood with poly; but then again my galley is so small by the time I set up the electric coffee pot and the electric skillet there's no room left to speak of. I just use an old folding TV tray for the cooktop, or whatever is convenient if I forget to pack it.

Next one will definitely have tile or formica. IMHO... looks better and more durable.

Oops! Missed th boat on not putting tile down as an option, and it is one of the best options, too. The colors are endless and the patterns are up to the installer. I tried to go back and add that to the choices. Either you can't, or I could not figure out how to do it.
Can't go wrong with Formica either! I like the fact that it covers everything, very easy clean-up, light weight, etc. Can't go wrong with Formica.
Thanks for the input.

Any other ideas?

Ricky

Ricky, I added 'em for ya...............................................

Thanks, madjack. Also thanks for all of your contributions you make to the forum. Your 2 cents worth is always worth more than 2 cents! When madjack writes, I read!

Ricky

love my tile...................




Barb

How much weight does a tile counter add? Enough to make a difference.
Cause I love the look and might have to go that route in my next one

Scott,
I think the tiles add more weight but the rest of my built was light enough so I just went for it.
Barb

Plam is a natural for me since I'm a Cabinetmaker and work with it all the time. There are so many color and pattern & finish possibilities. I plam the galley side walls and bulkhead to to seal out any moisture and make a nice appearance that is easy to clean up. I've seen varnished plywood teardrop galley side walls get water damage and plam if properly applied and the corners caulked is almost water proof. Danny