[Greenbuilding] Counters

[Beatrice Dohrn]

I loved ecotop (Kliptech product) and it's easy to install if you don't need a seam and have woodworking tools.  I seamed mine and cut out the sink,  but I'm a cabinetmaker...   It's heavy as all get out.  The factory sells "seconds" and I found a piece that worked beautifully for me. 
 
Beatrice Dohrn
541 746 1919 (h)
347 589 9053 (c)


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From: Lynelle Hamilton <lynelle at lahamilton.com>
To: Greenbuilding <greenbuilding at lists.bioenergylists.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 6:00 PM
Subject: [Greenbuilding] Counters

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
-- Effective immediately, please use the following e-mail address to reach me: lynelle at lahamilton.com

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