I'm planning on replacing the countertop on my kitchen island. I'm looking
at a marble slab in the center (almost) and 3/4" strips of wood on a
heringbone pattern around it. This is on a 3/4" plywood base. Any
suggestions on how to fasten these wood strips down? I really don't want to
top nail them all down.
thanks, Terry
In article <[email protected]>,
"Terry Kangas" <[email protected]> wrote:
> I'm planning on replacing the countertop on my kitchen island. I'm looking
> at a marble slab in the center (almost) and 3/4" strips of wood on a
> heringbone pattern around it. This is on a 3/4" plywood base. Any
> suggestions on how to fasten these wood strips down? I really don't want to
> top nail them all down.
>
> thanks, Terry
>
>
I do not think marble is the best choice for kitchens. Marble can be
porous and will stain if not sealed on a regular basis. Try to find a
granite you like... or a solid surface.
Rob
http://www.topworks.ca
On Sun, 26 Dec 2004 17:10:29 -0800, "Terry Kangas"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I'm planning on replacing the countertop on my kitchen island. I'm looking
>at a marble slab in the center (almost) and 3/4" strips of wood on a
>heringbone pattern around it. This is on a 3/4" plywood base. Any
>suggestions on how to fasten these wood strips down? I really don't want to
>top nail them all down.
>
>thanks, Terry
>
if the strips are strip flooring, use the conventional blind nail
through the tongue. if not flooring, glue and/or screws from
underneath.