finishing kitchen countertop
 

Hi there,

I've finished my new kitchen countertop using 12x12 tiles over
hardibacker and plywood. I didn't think of one issue though: I have a
slide-in range, and you can clearly see the edges of my countertop on
either side of the range. ie you can see the layers of ply,hardi,
thinset and tile.

What kinds of things can I do to help this edge look nice? About the
only somewhat reasonable idea I can think of is to smooth out the
edges as best possible and glue on some laminate.

thanks

finishing kitchen countertop
 

finishing kitchen countertop
 

finishing kitchen countertop
 

finishing kitchen countertop
 

finishing kitchen countertop
 

Amos wrote:
wrote:
Can you raise the range some? Might help hide a little.

We have a winner!

finishing kitchen countertop
 

Amos wrote:
wrote:
Can you raise the range some? Might help hide a little.

We have a winner!

finishing kitchen countertop
 

wrote in message
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Hi there,

I've finished my new kitchen countertop using 12x12 tiles over
hardibacker and plywood. I didn't think of one issue though: I have a
slide-in range, and you can clearly see the edges of my countertop on
either side of the range. ie you can see the layers of ply,hardi,
thinset and tile.

What kinds of things can I do to help this edge look nice? About the
only somewhat reasonable idea I can think of is to smooth out the
edges as best possible and glue on some laminate.

Your solution is very simple. Measure the distance from the top of the stove
top to the top of the new counter top. Cut two strips of wood 1/4 inch
thicker than that measurement and the length it will take to reach from the
front feet on the stove to past where the rear feet on the stove go. Stick
down to the floor with adhesive (Liquid Nails)where the feet on the stove will
sit on top of them when you slide it back into place.

Tom J

finishing kitchen countertop
 

wrote in message
...
Hi there,

I've finished my new kitchen countertop using 12x12 tiles over
hardibacker and plywood. I didn't think of one issue though: I have a
slide-in range, and you can clearly see the edges of my countertop on
either side of the range. ie you can see the layers of ply,hardi,
thinset and tile.

What kinds of things can I do to help this edge look nice? About the
only somewhat reasonable idea I can think of is to smooth out the
edges as best possible and glue on some laminate.

Your solution is very simple. Measure the distance from the top of the stove
top to the top of the new counter top. Cut two strips of wood 1/4 inch
thicker than that measurement and the length it will take to reach from the
front feet on the stove to past where the rear feet on the stove go. Stick
down to the floor with adhesive (Liquid Nails)where the feet on the stove will
sit on top of them when you slide it back into place.

Tom J

finishing kitchen countertop
 

"Tom J" wrote

snipped

"It is the mark of an uneducated mind
to be able to entertain a thought and accept it".


M.C.
somewhere in Wa.

finishing kitchen countertop
 

"Tom J" wrote

snipped

"It is the mark of an uneducated mind
to be able to entertain a thought and accept it".


M.C.
somewhere in Wa.

finishing kitchen countertop
 

Yes, I like the raised range idea.



"Tom J" wrote in message
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wrote in message
...
Hi there,

I've finished my new kitchen countertop using 12x12 tiles over
hardibacker and plywood. I didn't think of one issue though: I have a
slide-in range, and you can clearly see the edges of my countertop on
either side of the range. ie you can see the layers of ply,hardi,
thinset and tile.

What kinds of things can I do to help this edge look nice? About the
only somewhat reasonable idea I can think of is to smooth out the
edges as best possible and glue on some laminate.

Your solution is very simple. Measure the distance from the top of the
stove
top to the top of the new counter top. Cut two strips of wood 1/4 inch
thicker than that measurement and the length it will take to reach from
the
front feet on the stove to past where the rear feet on the stove go. Stick
down to the floor with adhesive (Liquid Nails)where the feet on the stove
will
sit on top of them when you slide it back into place.

Tom J

finishing kitchen countertop
 

Yes, I like the raised range idea.



"Tom J" wrote in message
...

wrote in message
...
Hi there,

I've finished my new kitchen countertop using 12x12 tiles over
hardibacker and plywood. I didn't think of one issue though: I have a
slide-in range, and you can clearly see the edges of my countertop on
either side of the range. ie you can see the layers of ply,hardi,
thinset and tile.

What kinds of things can I do to help this edge look nice? About the
only somewhat reasonable idea I can think of is to smooth out the
edges as best possible and glue on some laminate.

Your solution is very simple. Measure the distance from the top of the
stove
top to the top of the new counter top. Cut two strips of wood 1/4 inch
thicker than that measurement and the length it will take to reach from
the
front feet on the stove to past where the rear feet on the stove go. Stick
down to the floor with adhesive (Liquid Nails)where the feet on the stove
will
sit on top of them when you slide it back into place.

Tom J

finishing kitchen countertop
 

I had that problem - and was sent to Home Depot. I don't remember what it is
called but they have a long piece of aluminum that have magnets on the
underside - they fit between the countertop and stove...you will need one for
each side. Just tell the clerks in the appliance department what you want and
they will know what you mean. There is a gap betwen my counter top and stove -
and the countertop isn't finished either. (The actual piece is a flat piece of
aluminum on top and another piece of aluminum that goes down the middle on the
underside - with magnets on one side for holding it close to the stove)

Dorothy

finishing kitchen countertop
 

I had that problem - and was sent to Home Depot. I don't remember what it is
called but they have a long piece of aluminum that have magnets on the
underside - they fit between the countertop and stove...you will need one for
each side. Just tell the clerks in the appliance department what you want and
they will know what you mean. There is a gap betwen my counter top and stove -
and the countertop isn't finished either. (The actual piece is a flat piece of
aluminum on top and another piece of aluminum that goes down the middle on the
underside - with magnets on one side for holding it close to the stove)

Dorothy