[Greenbuilding] Counters

[Lynelle Hamilton]

The warping is noticeable, so I'm already replacing the ply. I'd have to 
figure out how to keep any new ply from warping, though. What's the heat 
resistance, do you know? Bamboo would be great for the edge.
Thanks, Jason!

Lynelle

On 26/07/2011 9:20 PM, Jason Holstine wrote:
> How about Marmoleum sheet on that plywood (or, if it’s warped, replace 
> the plywood for about 15 cents). Ol’ fashioned, all-natural, easy to 
> clean, durable linoleum. Just glue it up on the ply. Material should 
> should be about $7/sf and if you’re reasonably astute, could be DIY. 
> Biggest issue is your front edge—you’ll probably want a different 
> material for the edge band, like a bamboo, wood, or metal.
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> On 7/26/11 9:00 PM, "Lynelle Hamilton" <lynelle at lahamilton.com> wrote:
>
>     Again, I ask the list for advice. I am now at the point of installing
>     kitchen counters. I have had plywood on the counters (3/4 overlaid
>     and
>     screwed to 3/8", as a substrate for tile, but have had warping
>     (I'm on
>     the water). I don't trust it for tile. I've been told others in
>     the area
>     have had this problem. They've generally solved it by installing
>     Arborite, something I am loathe to do.
>
>     That places me squarely in a quandary. I can't find reclaimed granite
>     in the size I need--the reclamation folks near me generally sell the
>     counters with the cabinets anyway. The budget will not allow for
>     "new"
>     granite and I want to use something that screws the earth less than
>     other options (particularly given that I've already wasted some
>     otherwise good plywood).
>
>     I am the installer, so it must be pretty simple.
>
>     Any creative ideas out there?
>
>     Thanks!
>
>     Lynelle
>
>
>
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