Countertops

[Boat211]

Wanting to change out my garage countertops. Thinking of metal. Any suggestions? I'm in Northern California. Thanks

 

[JDishong]

Wanting to change out my garage countertops. Thinking of metal. Any suggestions? I'm in Northern California. Thanks

Stainless steel? costs about $20 sq.ft (bending and welds included), but you have to cut your own substrate and attach the ss top. I plan to do this.

 

[Holt]

Go for it.

 

[domer911]

i have brushed SS and love them!

 

[Kevin54]

There used to be a dining place here in town and at the bar, they had hammered copper bartops, then they put the thick barcoat finish over it. It looked fantastic.

 

[Richard Cranium]

so what kind of counter top are you thinking about?

 

[jeepinjz]

Stainless I have it and love it

 

[Vegaman_Dan]

Stainless for the counter top is the one spot I have no problems with. I actually don't like SS appliances, but a workbench top? Yeah, that would be pretty nice..

Be sure to support it solidly from below- plywood or OSB with a sheet of hardboard/Masonite before putting the SS on it. You'll get fewer dimples or other damage by having full support under it.

 

[67carl]

IKEA has pre-made countertops, both butcher block and stainless. You'll likely need custom built though. I'm looking at this one for a countertop over my washer/dryer:

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40115532/

 

[Zeke]

A long time ago we had galvanized for tops in a shop. Less money and cleans up nice.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

I like my stainless top. Bought it with the metal cabinets.