50's Turquoise "boomerang" counters finally in !! YAY !!

[gregm]

I am so excited and love the way this came out. Installed a retro light over the sink, a light under the cabinets on the left. New sink, faucet, garbage disposal ......

http://www.automaticwasher.org/COLLECTIONS/GREGM/14@Before%[email protected]

 

[gregm]

try this link

ooopps .......

http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/00ShowCollectionGETD.cgi?photoshow=14@Before%[email protected]&dir=/COLLECTIONS/GREGM

 

[cadman]

Now that looks great!

In the pics it looks like a gloss finish- true?
I've got the samples here from Formica but they're all matte. Really cool Greg!

 

[jetcone]

wow Greg

good for you, good for u!!

love the light over the sink

 

[gregm]

thanks

Thanks Cory, the samples I picked out were "matte" finish also, but I found out they came in gloss and all the more wanted them where I find the gloss is more a vintage look. My grandmother had gloss turquoise counters in her kitchen with gold flecks of glitter in them. Was very cool. I don't know if I would have gone with the matte finish. Anyways, I am thrilled and love it. Thanks again

 

[gregm]

slap jet

aaaawwwwww, thank you Jon, it is good for me isn't it, LOL, I was waitin for that .......... like a boomerang, it comes back at ya.

 

[veg-o-matic]

One of these days...

I still keep the samples of turquoise, coral, and charcoal on my desk so I can look at 'em.

Glad to know they come in gloss, as I like that better than the matte.

Looks great, Greg!

veg

 

[gregm]

hi veg

thanks veg, I like the gloss much better too, I don't think they had "matte" back then ? I love the coral color too. What would have really done it for me would have been to have a metal/aluminum trim edge along the front but I just don't have time to research that. I tried a few websites and made some phone calls and didn't get anywhere, so the guy who installed them for me put a piece of maple along the front to compliment the cabinets. I like it but I probably would have prefered metal or have the laminate along the front too. Its so good to get rid of the old tile counters I had. I HATE tile countertops.

 

[kevinpreston8]

Very nice

I love the light between the windows, and the glow of the other light. Also, that new sink and faucets totally "work".

Bravo!

 

[westytoploader]

Greg, beautiful job!!! Retro boomerang countertops + vintage SS Hobart KitchenAid DW=the RIGHT combination!!

Now to find a Flair range!! ;-)

--Austin

 

[perc-o-prince]

GORGEOUS!!!

You do realize that the next time you're over I'm going to pick your brain for ideas for my own kitchen

You did a great job!!!

Rich

 

[gregm]

thanks ........

thanks Kevin, Austin and Rich , Rich, I need your # ? send me an email .........

 

[petek]

I like that countertop very much and with the glossy finish I think it is nice. Good job.

 

[appnut]

Greg, way way cool. I particularly like the light and sink area. And I agree, the glosss is far better option.

Also, please post the full model # of your DW. Bob

 

[peteski50]

Turquoise boomerang

Greg,
This realy came out real nice. You matched everything perfectly. Best Wishes
Peter

 

[knitwits1975]

OMG! My grandparents used to have a table with that top on it.

 

[kenmore58]

Greg,

Excellent job. Now I definitely have to stop by on my way up north and check it all out!!

Ron

 

[Versatronic]

Beautiful

That looks great Greg. Nice job. I don't know much about '50's lighting, but that light between the windows looks pretty cool to me!

 

[mikepaquette]

Nice Kitchen

Great job. Glad to see things are going your way. Congrats. Mike