Kitchen counter tops
Getting new kitchen counter tops
Kitchen counter tops are a good DIY project for the adventurous homeowner. The common types of counter tops are pre-formed and self-rimmed. Pre-formed counter tops are already assembled by the manufacturer and are the best choice for those inexperienced with any sort of building or construction. Self-rimmed counter tops are built from scratch in your house.
When ordering or making your kitchen counter tops, there are a few things to pay attention to. First, make sure that you accurately measure the size of your sink. If you are installing a new sink too, it is safest to have the sink right there to measure. If you need to order your new sink and wait for it to ship, it might be best to wait until you receive it to begin that section of your counter tops.
A common accident when installing kitchen counter tops is puncturing the surface when attaching counter tops to the cabinetry base. Be very careful to measure exactly the length of screws you need. In many cases, puncturing the surface like this will require building a new counter top piece, so make sure you’re screws are the right sizes.
Very few walls are perfectly flat and straight. When installing your kitchen counter tops you will need to sand the back to fit the specific contours of your wall or you will end up with gaps where the counter tops don’t meet the wall snugly. These gaps along the wall are a dead give-away of a home project and allow food and waste particles to fall between your cabinetry and wall.
It may seem obvious, but a very common accident when installing kitchen counter tops is surface scratching. Be careful with corners and tools or your counter tops will end up looking old and worn before you even get to use them.
The final detail to pay close attention to is the application of the surface finish to your new kitchen counter tops. Read the application directions carefully and make sure you understand what to do. It is also very important to apply the finish evenly over the surfaces of your counter tops. Uneven or sloppy application may create visually unappealing distortions and also leave areas of your counter tops inadequately protected and open to damage.
Installing your own kitchen counter tops is a great first project for any homeowner. Just pay attention to the details and you’re new counter tops will look great!
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