Thread: Shoestring Renovation.

What about a one piece granite surface. We did our kitchen with this and it wasn't too expensive. Nicely fitted with clean rounded edges. A company in Chiang Rai do the job and I'm sure there are others. A nice clean job with not rotting wood or ant nests.

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

What about a one piece granite surface. We did our kitchen with this and it wasn't too expensive. Nicely fitted with clean rounded edges. A company in Chiang Rai do the job and I'm sure there are others. A nice clean job with not rotting wood or ant nests.

First thing we looked at, but, we could not afford it. At first it seemed possible, but the woman quoting, started adding baht for cutting out the sink, rounding edges, on and on - we put it in the "too hard basket", but I must admit, this is the BEST way if the budget permits..

Thanks for your post

Ennis

Originally Posted by Ennis

but the woman quoting, started adding baht for cutting out the sink, rounding edges, on and on

Really. we paid for the granite and the fitting and cutting was part of it all. The only thing we had to promise was that the 3 guys could camp the night as they'd traveled a fair way.

Originally Posted by Ennis

Looking at "Crepitas" suggestion in more detail, we think we will try the wooden baton approach...



Looks a bit like this on a tiled counter top...

ANY other suggestions welcome, before we commit.

Ennis

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At our home in the West, we have a similar timber edging for the kitchen benchtop.

About 30 years old ... 20 of which was a rental.

Still looking good.

The two wear points are next to the stove where the cut marks have soaked some oil and darkened and at the sink where the forearms doing the washing-up have slowly rubbed the timber varnish off and the timber has bleached. I'm sure the colour could be returned with a coat of clear varnish.


So, generally they are maintenance free and a decade on, will still be looking good.

Personally, I like the timber look.

David, did you treat the timber edging with anything?

Originally Posted by David48atTD

Originally Posted by Ennis

Looking at "Crepitas" suggestion in more detail, we think we will try the wooden baton approach...

Looks a bit like this on a tiled counter top...

ANY other suggestions welcome, before we commit.

Ennis

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At our home in the West, we have a similar timber edging for the kitchen benchtop.

About 30 years old ... 20 of which was a rental.

Still looking good.

The two wear points are next to the stove where the cut marks have soaked some oil and darkened and at the sink where the forearms doing the washing-up have slowly rubbed the timber varnish off and the timber has bleached. I'm sure the colour could be returned with a coat of clear varnish.


So, generally they are maintenance free and a decade on, will still be looking good.

Personally, I like the timber look.

Thanks David, very encouraging, we looked in Global House today and there is some good edging material at a reasonable price and many types of wood.

Ennis

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

David, did you treat the timber edging with anything?

Mate I bought this place maybe 15 years ago, it had always been a rental till I moved in about 10 years ago.

The build date seems to be the mid 80's.

The wood is simply coated in a clear varnish/polyurethane coat (or two).

Originally Posted by David48atTD

The wood is simply coated in a clear varnish/polyurethane coat (or two).

OK as I imagined. I was wondering whether you coated it on all sides before fitting?
It's what I tend to do with any wood fittings. But we do live in the country and insects and bugs are an issue.

Yes how are you?

!0 years now ..some bald patches from over zealous cleaning..a round tuit job..

Perhaps I should add:
Attached with construction adhesive...Used like contact adhesive. Coat both surfaces wait to ‘skin’ and push into place…very forgiving.... Too much adhesive will sag of course…and you will need to employ the wife or GF to hold for a an hour or so…lol

Originally Posted by crepitas

Perhaps I should add:
Attached with construction adhesive...Used like contact adhesive. Coat both surfaces wait to ‘skin’ and push into place…very forgiving.... Too much adhesive will sag of course…and you will need to employ the wife or GF to hold for a an hour or so…lol

Thanks, was wondering about the adhesive.. Will check with Global House - (Only big store option in Lamphun) IF they carry "Construction Adhesive"...

Next chance I get will be this coming weekend....

Will post pictures soon

Ennis

any contractor here?

^If you're trying to bump your post count, go do it in the Games Forum instead of posting stupid crap all over the place.

excellent thread Ennis best of luck with everything.