Gally counter

[2bits]

Ian, I like the stainless look, very nice.

RHL, since you are thinking about natural, here is a pic of mine, I have three coats of spar urethane on it now just for construction, and plan on a few more once I get the face frames on and into the finishing stage and can take my time getting a really nice and durable finish. I thought about getting some of that bar top stuff, but it will depend on $$$ when the time comes!

[rhltechie]

thomas,

your natural wood looks very nice! i am still torn over which look i like most....but..i have time!

[john]

The big box stores often discount flooring when discontinued and very little remains in stock. I used hardwood flooring glued to 1/2" ply on my counter.

They only had 1 box but that was all I needed. Cheap, prefinished and good enough to walk on.

Good luck

[JohnnyG]

I just spray painted 3/4 inch plywood with splatter spray paint. Then about 3 coats of poly and stainless steel edging for that 50's look. It did turn towards yelo but I still like it. I get lots o' compliments on it, my tear is not done yet.

[Steve_Cox]

Hi Mandy,

Here's yet another one.

[Arne]

The fancier you get the more the t/d weighs.... the more it weighs, the less mpg you get.....

I really like the gallies with cabinet doors, tiles, stainless, etc.... but I kept everything as light as practical to keep the weight down.

so, you pay your money, and take your choice.

[Nobody]

My galley counters (& side tables) are made of 3/4" birch plywood. I just added a solid wood edge trim to the counter tops, applied a light 'Honey Maple" stain & covered with several (numerous??) coats of spar urethane. For 2yrs now it's taken everything that can be thrown (or spilled ) on it with little apparent damage. Water/food spills are wiped up right away & any minor rubs/scuffs can be 'fixed' with a little lemon oil polish. Was easy to do & so far it's easy maintenance