Comments on: how to replace kitchen counter? http://www.sellmyproperty.me.uk/refurbish-property/how-to-replace-kitchen-counter.my We buy your property fast! Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:51:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Ronald http://www.sellmyproperty.me.uk/refurbish-property/how-to-replace-kitchen-counter.my/comment-page-1#comment-832 Ronald Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:23:31 +0000 http://www.sellmyproperty.me.uk/refurbish-property/how-to-replace-kitchen-counter.my#comment-832 Granite and most of the solid surfaces are not do it yourself jobs. The cutting and polishing requires specialized tools. Laminate (Formica, Wilsonart) isn't too hard for the diyer. First you have to figure if you can get the linoleum up and if the plywood or whatever beneath is in good shape. If not, rip it all off and start over. You can get particle board and cut it yourself. You'll need a few tools: Circular saw (to cut the particle board and rough cut the laminate), jig saw to cut cooktop/sink openings, and a router to finish the edges. Tile can be done as mentioned (put down a backer board, I don't like concrete board as much as I do some of the other stuff that's on the market these days). It's just a matter of laying out the thinset and sticking the tiles down. You'll want to buy (cheap ones can be had for about $100) or rent a tile saw. Tile is generally not too expensive, but the bullnose pieces for the edge of the counter can be pricey. Granite and most of the solid surfaces are not do it yourself jobs. The cutting and polishing requires specialized tools. Laminate (Formica, Wilsonart) isn’t too hard for the diyer.

First you have to figure if you can get the linoleum up and if the plywood or whatever beneath is in good shape. If not, rip it all off and start over. You can get particle board and cut it yourself. You’ll need a few tools:
Circular saw (to cut the particle board and rough cut the laminate), jig saw to cut cooktop/sink openings, and a router to finish the edges.

Tile can be done as mentioned (put down a backer board, I don’t like concrete board as much as I do some of the other stuff that’s on the market these days). It’s just a matter of laying out the thinset and sticking the tiles down. You’ll want to buy (cheap ones can be had for about $100) or rent a tile saw. Tile is generally not too expensive, but the bullnose pieces for the edge of the counter can be pricey.

]]> By: Carl http://www.sellmyproperty.me.uk/refurbish-property/how-to-replace-kitchen-counter.my/comment-page-1#comment-831 Carl Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:50:35 +0000 http://www.sellmyproperty.me.uk/refurbish-property/how-to-replace-kitchen-counter.my#comment-831 one way would be to place a concrete backer board over the existing counter, then ceramic tile, or marble tile would look nice. one way would be to place a concrete backer board over the existing counter, then ceramic tile, or marble tile would look nice.

]]> By: crazydav3 http://www.sellmyproperty.me.uk/refurbish-property/how-to-replace-kitchen-counter.my/comment-page-1#comment-830 crazydav3 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:53:37 +0000 http://www.sellmyproperty.me.uk/refurbish-property/how-to-replace-kitchen-counter.my#comment-830 goto the hardware store and buy the formica counter tops that are pre made. This is the easiest way. You can then cut it down to the sizes you need or even have them special order you measurements for you goto the hardware store and buy the formica counter tops that are pre made. This is the easiest way. You can then cut it down to the sizes you need or even have them special order you measurements for you

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