Lora Ferguson Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Hi all, I'm a posting newbie here, but have been reading and following for about a year. I am anxiously awaiting my Freedom, which is to arrive on Friday. My DH has been making an awesome quilting room for me in the basement. And now it is to the point we can have the Freedom delivered. The next step will be putting a counter top on the two-drawer units (8 of them), to create an L-shaped counter (with a diagonal corner to put the regular sewing machine in) in the sewing end of the room. Because of the size and shape, getting a custom made counter top down the stairs and into the room is just not going to work. So my DH is going to make the counter top for me. I had planned on formica. But today he asked the question, what would you think about tile? Would love to hear from you folks about whether you think this would be a viable option. Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 My suggestion would be to stay with the formica or similar product. If I understand what you are asking he is talking about tile with grout. It's an uneven surface to start with and you have to deal with the grout lines. Formica would be pretty, simple and easy to care for. There are other alternatives that may be a possiblity too. Just an opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Formica! For sure Formica! Fabric just floats on top of Formica! It is easy to clean and comes in great colors and styles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmullen Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 I agree. Formica or some similar product works great. So easy to clean,too. Becky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acesgame Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 The way I understand it your husband thinks formica is not an option either, correct? If so go for the largest, smoothest tile (like marble or a fake marble that allows you to butt the tiles to each other so the grout line is very thin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 You can flex the formica, so he may be able to get it down to the basement and then glue it to the counter top! Good luck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 If you plan on using the counter top for rotary cutting it won't work well with tile; you will have indentation where your mat will fall into the grout line. Perhaps you could seam your formica; not the best option but perhaps a usable option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lora Ferguson Posted September 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Thanks so much ladies. Your input is helpful. I won't be using a rotary cutter on the countertop - there will be a separate cutting table. So the countertop will just be a place for putting sewing machines, PC, and perhaps someday an Accuquilt Go Baby. I am leaning towards the formica...I'm really having a hard time imagining working on a tile countertop! I'm not sure if he will make the countertop in sections, applying the formica on it before it comes down. Or if he will want to put the formica on after installing the countertop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 You could just have some great wood countertops, well sanded and coated with polyurethene. If they are thick boards and later need a fresh finish it wouldn't be much to redo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 My woodworker hubby made mine, and my aunt's out of 3/4" hardboard. He trimmed it out with 1 1/2" oak, and we sealed the whole thing with waterbased polyurethane! It darkens the hardwood to almost a cardboard color. Nothing will penetrate it, it was easy to cut to size, etc. I had the similiar situation, wanting to move my cabinets around. He also put them on "locked" wheels, so I can lock the front 2 wheels to stabilize the cabinets, but move them when or if I needed to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kueser Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 What you want to use the top for today may not be what you want to use it for in the future. I would go with anything that could be repurposed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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