Free Corian Upgrade

[ck21084]

I just recently aquired my first Airstream! (very excited) from my Grandparents (WBCCI# 9929, if you know my grandfather dont hold it aginst me)LOL

Any way I am looking to make improvments to the trailer and have a friend that owes me a favor that has offered to make corian tops for all surfaces inside and all i have to do is remove and install. I know that this will add some weight however I am going to use 5/8 plywood as a base and then the 1/4'' corian on top of that with a finished corian built edge.

I have great DIY skills and have installed many cabinets and countertops before.

What are your thoughts?

TIA.

Chris

[moosetags]

Welcome to the Forums. We're glad to have you with us.

Congrats on your new baby and becoming an Airstreamer. I think that the Corian counter tops will make a very nice addition to your Airstream. It may add a few pounds, but I don't think that it will be enough to cause any problems.

Brian

[Wabbiteer]

Choose carefully - you might want to walk some high-end trailer and coach sales lots to see what works in the limited spaces.. and also, I am envious

The only difference from other cabinetry projects is designing for humidity and heat; sealing all sides of the wood materials and doubling up on fasteners, water-proof glue, etc. with the thought of high humidity and the daliy sunshine high temperatures for the times when the trailer is stored unused and unattended...

[Aviator]

Sounds like a great upgrade. Our '97 came from the factory with Corian (1/4") so weight shouldn't be an issue. Welcome to Airstreaming!

[Kevin245]

Congrats on the Airstream. To me the additional value (eye appeal) of Corian is worth some trade off in weight.

Kevin

[bolerama]

Congratulations on the Airstream, and I think Corian will be a great upgrade. Hank is in the process of doing this right now. Check out his thread: http://www.airforums.com/forums/f38/...tml#post843838

Lisa