Stainless Countertops

[Anthony 98 GTS]

Who has installed stainless steel countertops?

Any recommendations? Who supplied them and what where the approx. costs? Any pics?

 

[MXtras]

A member of this board did - bmwpower. He has a few threads going right now and links to his threads on the SS tops and cabinet install are in his sig line of any post he writes. Check it out.

Scott

 

[Anthony 98 GTS]

A member of this board did - bmwpower. He has a few threads going right now and links to his threads on the SS tops and cabinet install are in his sig line of any post he writes. Check it out.

Scott

Thanks. I sent him a PM earlier today.

From sreaching on the forum the best I have found is: www.modulinecabinets.com

 

[BoostAddiction]

Who has installed stainless steel countertops?

Any recommendations? Who supplied them and what where the approx. costs? Any pics?

I have them as supplied by Lista. They were very good quality and I enjoy them still. THey are slowly getting a patina of wear, which is fine. I like them because they clean up very well, are a great surface for layout (as noted in another thread, you can mark them up with a sharpie, then wipe it off with thinner) and generally look great in the shop.

Here's a quick pic of some of the stainless surfaces in the Garagenous Zone:

-Will

 

[Anthony 98 GTS]

I have them as supplied by Lista. They were very good quality and I enjoy them still. THey are slowly getting a patina of wear, which is fine. I like them because they clean up very well, are a great surface for layout (as noted in another thread, you can mark them up with a sharpie, then wipe it off with thinner) and generally look great in the shop.

Here's a quick pic of some of the stainless surfaces in the Garagenous Zone:

-Will

Thanks for the response. Will Lista sell the countertops seperately? i already have my base cabinets.

If yes, did you buy direct from their website or somewhere else? How long was delivery?

 

[bmwpower]

Got your PM, but I figured I respond here.

You can order from a dealer. They have certain sizes that are standard. Custom sizes are also available. Wait is usually 4-6 weeks, IIRC.

What size are you looking for? Where are you located? I'm sure we could recommend a good dealer.

 

[Anthony 98 GTS]

Got your PM, but I figured I respond here.

You can order from a dealer. They have certain sizes that are standard. Custom sizes are also available. Wait is usually 4-6 weeks, IIRC.

What size are you looking for? Where are you located? I'm sure we could recommend a good dealer.

I am in Houston.

I am looking for a simple countertop. My base cabinets a 3 x 31 1/2 each and 20" deep with a taller cabinet adjacent to each side. I would like a single piece with a small back splash (4").

 

[bmwpower]

I am in Houston.

I am looking for a simple countertop. My base cabinets a 3 x 31 1/2 each and 20" deep with a taller cabinet adjacent to each side. I would like a single piece with a small back splash (4").

You will need custom sized tops as they don't come in those lengths/depths by default. Lista doesn't make SS backsplashes - I tried to get them to make me some, but my request fell on deaf ears.

Lista charges per square inch. Expect to pay around $0.25-$0.35 per square inch. I'm not sure what the list price is. When I got mine, I got prices from approx. 10 places... a majority of the prices were in the range above. Shipping not included.

1890sqin x $0.30 = $567

Your Regional Sales Manager is:
Paul Glisky
Phone: 281-257-1565
Fax: 713-513-5369
Email: [email protected]

Try him first... RSMs get the best prices. All dealers in the area place their orders through the RSMs (read: extra cut)

 

[Anthony 98 GTS]

That doesn't seem too bad. The link I posted is $63.99 per sq. ft. for 24" deep tops which equates to about $.44 per sq. inch.

Still cheaper than using local kitchen countertop fabricators.

 

[bmwpower]

That doesn't seem too bad. The link I posted is $63.99 per sq. ft. for 24" deep tops which equates to about $.44 per sq. inch.

Still cheaper than using local kitchen countertop fabricators.

I didn't see the link. Don't forget shipping - that will run you maybe $100 or more.

You might want to try local kitchen places or SS fabricators, that way you can save on shipping. FYI, the ones I tried locally didn't want to be bothered making tops or their prices were way off the charts.

Good luck!

 

[Anthony 98 GTS]

I didn't see the link. Don't forget shipping - that will run you maybe $100 or more.

You might want to try local kitchen places or SS fabricators, that way you can save on shipping. FYI, the ones I tried locally didn't want to be bothered making tops or their prices were way off the charts.

Good luck!

Yea, the kitchen pleaces I found on the internet locally want a $600 minimum.

I don't mind paying for a good a product and a decent delivery time (3-4 weeks).

 

[Wardrum]

Who has installed stainless steel countertops?

Any recommendations? Who supplied them and what where the approx. costs? Any pics?

I had my SS tops made in July, 2006, by a local welding/fabrication shop that does a lot of SS work for the food industry. The tops have a 6" backsplash and rest on 2 pieces of 3/4" plywood. Cost was $0.44 per sq. in. (freight included) plus the cost of the plywood. I didn't buy the Lista tops because I wanted approx. 1/8" thick and, if I remember correctly, Lista's are approx. 1/16".

 

[bmwpower]

I had my SS tops made in July, 2006, by a local welding/fabrication shop that does a lot of SS work for the food industry. The tops have a 6" backsplash and rest on 2 pieces of 3/4" plywood. Cost was $0.44 per sq. in. (freight included) plus the cost of the plywood. I didn't buy the Lista tops because I wanted approx. 1/8" thick and, if I remember correctly, Lista's are approx. 1/16".

1/8" would be really nice, but cost prohibitive for me (I have over 12k sqin). I don't understand why I was getting so much negative response from asking fabricators in the area. I guess they just don't want to be bothered.

Wardrum, you should post up your picts as I don't believe I've seen your setup before.

 

[ersatzs2]

1/8" would be really nice, but cost prohibitive for me (I have over 12k sqin). I don't understand why I was getting so much negative response from asking fabricators in the area. I guess they just don't want to be bothered.

I got a quote from a local fabricator who did our kitchen hood a few years back. He seemed enthused about the garage, turns out he was a semi pro motocross rider once. However when I got his price I almost fell off the chair: over $2K for two 96x30 sections; without any backing, ie I still had to build a wood core for them.

I recently posted on what look like a good deal for stainless if a) you can use their stock sizes, and b) you are close enough to a drop point not to get killed on shipping. Check out www.globalindustrial.com and go the the workbench section.

 

[jhchoppers]

We made some SS tops that coved 1 1/2 PlyWood. I bought SS off eBay and used a brake to bend it. Here is the thread link

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5789

 

[JMURiz]

I recently posted on what look like a good deal for stainless if a) you can use their stock sizes, and b) you are close enough to a drop point not to get killed on shipping. Check out www.globalindustrial.com and go the the workbench section.

Wow, those are great prices on their stainless workbenches!

 

[bobthecop]

Thanks for the response. Will Lista sell the countertops seperately? i already have my base cabinets.

If yes, did you buy direct from their website or somewhere else? How long was delivery?

That counter top is just too neat and clean