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02-19-2019, 07:43 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2012 23' FB International
Charlotte
, NC
Join Date: Jul 2018
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New Ikea Concrete Look Countertop
We recently changed out our countertops in our 2012 International Serenity. The previous owners must have spilled something hot down the front of the cabinets. It bubbled the floor, damaged the laminate on the countertop and damaged the false drawer front in the kitchen. We wanted to keep the streamlined, low key, Airstream look so we chose a concrete look Ikea countertop which was very inexpensive. (About 80.00) We love the result and it was fairly easy using the old countertop as a template. We thought we would share in case others are considering doing the same.
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02-19-2019, 08:01 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 Avenue Coach
Corpus Christi
, Texas
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Excellent work. Gotta like something inexpensive that looks that nice.
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02-19-2019, 08:09 PM
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Rivet Master
2018 25' Flying Cloud
Portland
, Oregon
Join Date: Oct 2017
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That looks fantastic! By chance do you know the Ikea part number?
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02-19-2019, 08:25 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2012 23' FB International
Charlotte
, NC
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 79
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Quote:
Originally Posted by daleyocum
That looks fantastic! By chance do you know the Ikea part number?
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Yes, it is article #003.356.54 "Ekbacken" Countertop. Here is a link: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/p...655/#/00335654
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2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Crewcab 4WD Denali
"Denali & Dory"
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02-20-2019, 10:51 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' International
FREDERICK
, Maryland
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 524
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Looks great!
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02-20-2019, 11:25 AM
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Rivet Master
1955 22' Safari
Laredo
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,342
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Looks great
Just beware it is particleboard so make sure sink and any other cutouts are well sealed to prevent moisture intrusion.
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02-20-2019, 11:53 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Waco
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 28
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IKEA Countertop
That's really nice and you did a great job of installation! May be be a future project of ours; thanks for sharing.
BTW--did it come with the Allen wrench?
Thanks!
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02-20-2019, 01:18 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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Ikea uses really thin laminates for the surface IMO. For the small square footage of counter, did you consider using a solid material like Corian? The stuff is almost indestructible.
Thanks,
Peter
PS -- Ash concrete: http://www.corian.com/-colors-of-corian-r-
There are other brands of solid material, and yes, Corian is hard to buy for consumers . . . FWIW.
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02-20-2019, 07:33 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2018 23' International
Hingham
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 15
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Amazing!
This looks great! Ikea countertops are durable and a great price point. I wish I had your finishing skills!
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02-21-2019, 07:50 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2019 23' Flying Cloud
Waterford
, New York
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 150
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Very nice, a good look.
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02-21-2019, 06:27 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1988 32.5' Airstream 325
WhereIam
, Left Coast Proud
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 437
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OTRA15
Ikea uses really thin laminates for the surface IMO. For the small square footage of counter, did you consider using a solid material like Corian? The stuff is almost indestructible.
Thanks,
Peter
PS -- Ash concrete: http://www.corian.com/-colors-of-corian-r-
There are other brands of solid material, and yes, Corian is hard to buy for consumers . . . FWIW.
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I’ve thought of corian, what are the pros and cons? How well does it stand up high heat?
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02-22-2019, 12:49 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
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Sorry, I don't really have a lot of experience with Corian and other brands of solid counter material, but it seems to make sense, as an alternative here.
Peter
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02-22-2019, 06:57 PM
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New Member
2019 22' Sport
Calgary
, Alberta
Join Date: Feb 2019
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Wow - this looks awesome! Great job!
Grace
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02-24-2019, 07:59 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2012 23' FB International
Charlotte
, NC
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 79
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OTRA15
Ikea uses really thin laminates for the surface IMO. For the small square footage of counter, did you consider using a solid material like Corian? The stuff is almost indestructible.
Thanks,
Peter
PS -- Ash concrete: http://www.corian.com/-colors-of-corian-r-
There are other brands of solid material, and yes, Corian is hard to buy for consumers . . . FWIW.
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At our age we figure we the countertop will outlive us! lol If we ever have to install another we may look for a more expensive/higher quality material but we loved the Ikea one! We did seal (with clear sealant) around things so hopefully we are good to go!
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2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Crewcab 4WD Denali
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02-28-2019, 12:10 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2005 34' Classic
tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2017
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yup, Ikea!
same here, we're getting rid of the wood/laminate look in our 05' Classic for something more 'organic' for lack of a better word. Matching the grey Corian on the sink side was way too much money so we opted for this grey/granite look for about $70.
When we laid this Ikea counter down to measure for cutting we realized we really liked it full width, the overhang allows for seating, so we found some stainless chairs to go with. I added a couple of angle braces to add some support. Somebody WILL lean on the edge.
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03-01-2019, 07:39 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2012 23' FB International
Charlotte
, NC
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 79
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dvgovaz, Love that and if someone DOES lean on it... well, it is inexpensive and you can just pick it up at Ikea! Easy peasy replacement without a huge investment!
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2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Crewcab 4WD Denali
"Denali & Dory"
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11-21-2019, 06:38 AM
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New Member
2019 22' Sport
San Antonio
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2019
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That looks great!!!!
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11-21-2019, 07:38 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2020 23' Flying Cloud
1977 Argosy 28
Southern Ohio
, Ohio
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 103
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New Ikea Concrete Look Countertop
Love this countertop, this is what we purchased for our Argosy.
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