Inexpensive Countertops?
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01-31-14, 08:09 AM
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Inexpensive Countertops?
Ok, so just to explain my current situation:
I've been remodeling my new home for the past few months and and down to just needing countertops for my kitchen. Unfortunately due to my limited budget, I can't afford getting granite countertops at this time, so I am looking for real inexpensive alternative that will suffice for the next 6-12 months as I pay off the expenses accumulated from my entire project. Afterwards, I'll invest in the real deal.
I've seen some real nice looking plywood countertops online, but I wanted some advice from others to steer me in a good direction. Again, looking to spend the least amount of $ as possible, but still hold up and look decent.
I'll attach a picture of my kitchen as it stands now. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!
I've been remodeling my new home for the past few months and and down to just needing countertops for my kitchen. Unfortunately due to my limited budget, I can't afford getting granite countertops at this time, so I am looking for real inexpensive alternative that will suffice for the next 6-12 months as I pay off the expenses accumulated from my entire project. Afterwards, I'll invest in the real deal.
I've seen some real nice looking plywood countertops online, but I wanted some advice from others to steer me in a good direction. Again, looking to spend the least amount of $ as possible, but still hold up and look decent.
I'll attach a picture of my kitchen as it stands now. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!
#2
01-31-14, 08:34 AM
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Go to Home Depot and check out a fairly new preformed top there selling.
It's Formica but it's not the old style plan looking rolled edges.
It's a roman ogee edge. They look just like a granite top.
Only small issue I had when installing them was I had to add 1 X 4's to the tops of the cabinets.
A little glue and a few finish nails will hold it in place.
It's Formica but it's not the old style plan looking rolled edges.
It's a roman ogee edge. They look just like a granite top.
Only small issue I had when installing them was I had to add 1 X 4's to the tops of the cabinets.
A little glue and a few finish nails will hold it in place.
#3
01-31-14, 10:54 AM
If I was dead set on granite, I might just screw down some plywood, save my pennies and then get the granite. The less expensive formica tops like Joe mentioned look decent but IMO it would be a waste to throw them out after 6 months.
btw - welcome to the forums!
btw - welcome to the forums!
