Galley worktop replacement

[john]

Hello

I'd like a worktop surface like this on my boat - how would I go about it?

Do I need to get a kitchen laminate fitter to the boat (in Falmouth) to measure up and quote or can I do some/all of it myself? I'm reasonably practical and would like to do it for the best price.

Thanks

John

 

[rogerball0]

Thats Corian by the looks of it and would normally be installed by the supplier, its not an easy diy job but certainly possible if you have the kit (router, cutters etc)

 

[Tranona]

Google Corian and you will get plenty of information and potential suppliers.

 

[Deleted member 36384]

I would advise that you do not use the moulded in sinks as they are not that tough and will take a scratch and dent which then requires to be polished out. I also found that a white Corrian sink (previous home) stained easily (the bone colour option just looks like dirty white), the stain polished out easily as well with just a good rub with normal cleaning products. There are stainless equivalent sinks to the moulded ones which are a better choice.

I am having my galley converted to Corrian this winter as well. The product can be cut and shaped to fit weird angles and then upsets/fiddles added and glued in place to fit the weird shape where it is then polished in to make the joint invisible giving that moulded look. It is a heavy product though if weight is an issue.

 

[Scotty_Tradewind]

I would advise that you do not use the moulded in sinks as they are not that tough and will take a scratch and dent which then requires to be polished out. I also found that a white Corrian sink (previous home) stained easily (the bone colour option just looks like dirty white), the stain polished out easily as well with just a good rub with normal cleaning products. There are stainless equivalent sinks to the moulded ones which are a better choice.

I am having my galley converted to Corrian this winter as well. The product can be cut and shaped to fit weird angles and then upsets/fiddles added and glued in place to fit the weird shape where it is then polished in to make the joint invisible giving that moulded look. It is a heavy product though if weight is an issue.

I agree about Corian/sinks - worked in kitchen industry for 12 yrs.

It is also heavy but if you can get a good fitter it can look the business.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=c...SQKOWy7Aa7vYHgAg&ved=0CGIQsAQ&biw=965&bih=653

If you are wanting similar type of surface, Getacore can be made up yourself but has limitations on sinks, and turned up lip on front of work surface, however it can be a lot cheaper and space saving if you buy the sheet material and laid up onto a thinner substrate like a good ply.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=g...eNLYev7AbRy4GIAw&ved=0CFQQsAQ&biw=965&bih=653.

This was my little effort on my small Twister galley
http://s725.photobucket.com/user/johnscottorn/media/IMG_1405.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0

 

[Scotty_Tradewind]

see updates

 

[caerolusmagnus]

Looking at similar project. I was just quoted £500 per square metre for Corian. I will look for alternate.

 

[superheat6k]

I used this stuff when I refurbished my galley in 2011 /12

Apollo Quicktops - Ebay 260905064049

Easily worked with wood working tools, but not to be cut on when cooking. I use a chopping board, and after two seasons still looks like new. Note it normally is supplied on a chipboard backing, so you have to specify you want just the 6mm top without the backing affixed.

Mine cost me £160, which was slightly better than Corian.

Pics on my Blogsite - Improvements.

 

[caerolusmagnus]

Superheat6k!
Thank you. Just what I was looking for, a surface material without the backing chipboard etc. 6mm means I can recover the existing top and still be under the current fiddle rails etc.

Your page o improvements on your site is excellent and such a husky powerful vessel!

 

[superheat6k]

Superheat6k!
Thank you. Just what I was looking for, a surface material without the backing chipboard etc. 6mm means I can recover the existing top and still be under the current fiddle rails etc.

Your page o improvements on your site is excellent and such a husky powerful vessel!

Thanks for the compliment. I found the EBAY sellers A La Cucina very helpful, but hammer home the point that you only want the 6mm top without the chipboard.

I had a cut out for a recess bin, which left the edge a bit narrow and snapped one piece when fitting it. Therefore I would suggest getting it in place then trimming it with jigsaw and trimming with a router. Bed it down onto the old surface using a cheap mastic liberally zig zagged over the surface. I used stiff cardboard to make the template.

Also be aware that after the routing it looked like there had been a a local snowstorm.

I still have some off cuts if you want to sample the stuff. PM me your address or a larger piece can be collected from Hamble, Reading or Kirkby in Ashfield (Notts). Or if you can get to Bursledon I can show you the finished result.

 

[stav]

I refitted the galley on my old hillyard 10 years ago now but found this picture on the internet. Used 12mm thick corian offcut pieces.

 

[john]

Thanks for all the suggestions so far, and opening up many new directions for the project! Keep the ideas coming

John

 

[Scotty_Tradewind]

Thanks for the compliment. I found the EBAY sellers A La Cucina very helpful, but hammer home the point that you only want the 6mm top without the chipboard.

I had a cut out for a recess bin, which left the edge a bit narrow and snapped one piece when fitting it. Therefore I would suggest getting it in place then trimming it with jigsaw and trimming with a router. Bed it down onto the old surface using a cheap mastic liberally zig zagged over the surface. I used stiff cardboard to make the template.

Also be aware that after the routing it looked like there had been a a local snowstorm.

I still have some off cuts if you want to sample the stuff. PM me your address or a larger piece can be collected from Hamble, Reading or Kirkby in Ashfield (Notts). Or if you can get to Bursledon I can show you the finished result.

sounds good, any photos?

S.

 

[Poignard]

I can't see what's so wrong with Formica laminated onto plywood. Cheap, easy to fit, hardwearing, colourful, hygenic etc.
A few years ago I renewed the Formica worktop in our galley, which had become a bit shabby after more than 40 years service and I see no reason why the new one shouldn't last for as long. It's certainly going to see me and The Old Guvnor out.

 

[Scotty_Tradewind]

I can't see what's so wrong with Formica laminated onto plywood. Cheap, easy to fit, hardwearing, colourful, hygenic etc.
A few years ago I renewed the Formica worktop in our galley, which had become a bit shabby after more than 40 years service and I see no reason why the new one shouldn't last for as long. It's certainly going to see me and The Old Guvnor out.

I've not looked yet, is there an easy supply of the thin laminate for DIY?

S.

 

[Tranona]

I've not looked yet, is there an easy supply of the thin laminate for DIY?

S.

Yes. Local kitchen worktop laminators - we have two in the Bournemouth area and no doubt most conurbations will have one. Enormous range of colours and designs. I matched the original in my Bavaria, and fortunately also an offcut from a roll for a fiver!

 

[Poignard]

I've not looked yet, is there an easy supply of the thin laminate for DIY?

S.

I bought mine from Wey Plastics Ltd, 29 Lydden Road, Wandsworth, SW18 4LT, tel: 020 8874 2003. http://www.stantonsuk.co.uk/

They supply all kinds of laminates, not just Formica, and have a showroom. They will cut to size and apply the laminate to plywood, if required. I did it myself (well within your capabilities!) and glued the Formica with Evostick.

 

[superheat6k]

sounds good, any photos?

S.

My boat blogsite turbo36.worpress.com Improvements page has some before and after.