..Modernizing the original 1950's kitchen tastefully..starting with the countertops....behold 1955!
Kitchen Remodel
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out with the old!
After removal, I was suprised to see that it is 2 sepearte units...and that with the lip on the new countertop, I had to run to HD for 2x4x1/2 plywood sheets to raise the countertop to clear the drawers
After removal, I was suprised to see that it is 2 sepearte units...and that with the lip on the new countertop, I had to run to HD for 2x4x1/2 plywood sheets to raise the countertop to clear the drawers
the finished product!
all installed and everything back where it belongs...!
all installed and everything back where it belongs...!
norgeway
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You can send me !!!!
The old tops....do you know how hard it is to find that edging..to each his own,but I love the original!
The old tops....do you know how hard it is to find that edging..to each his own,but I love the original!
autowasherfreak
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I like the original too.
I like the stainless edge on the original, but don't care much for the laminate pattern.
It sure looks like gold fleck, and I can tell you it certainly is NOT available these days (hope you hung onto it Jerry!). We settled for boomerang formica for the new kitchen but frankly, that style's getting to be a little played-out. On the edging, it's available, but buco-bucks. -Cory
this is why...
the counter had to be replaced...in the 70's, the original owners installed this counter and double-bowl sink...and even though there are at least 50 houses just like mine in the neighborhood, the chances of finding the 'original' counter is next to nothing...
the counter had to be replaced...in the 70's, the original owners installed this counter and double-bowl sink...and even though there are at least 50 houses just like mine in the neighborhood, the chances of finding the 'original' counter is next to nothing...
westingman123
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to each his own...
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estatesale_gary
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Beauty and the Beholder
I grew up with the gold speckled countertops. My parents still have them. After all of these years, they look great! The link below will take you to a site with a little more info on the countertops and the steel edging that is available. About the only thing that isn't available anymore are the curved edging pieces.
Retro Renovation is a great site.
retrorenovation.com
I grew up with the gold speckled countertops. My parents still have them. After all of these years, they look great! The link below will take you to a site with a little more info on the countertops and the steel edging that is available. About the only thing that isn't available anymore are the curved edging pieces.
Retro Renovation is a great site.
Countertops Archives - Retro Renovation
retrorenovation.com
