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Kitchen Countertop Replacement
I have been reading threads about replacing kitchen faucets and sinks.  Sounds like it is not an easy task.  But, have yet to see anything about replacing kitchen counters.  Has anybody attempted this in a remodeling process, or is it just impossible to do without tearing up the walls aka glue, staples, glue nails, glue, glue, glue!  Has anyone found a kitchen sink that is a good fit, would like to have stainless.  Thanks in advance for suggestions and your knowledge. 

Jo Anne
2004 Mid-Bath
Re: Kitchen Countertop Replacement
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Quote from: Jo Anne  - 
I have been reading threads about replacing kitchen faucets and sinks.
But, have yet to see anything about replacing kitchen counters.  Has anybody attempted this in a remodeling process, or is it just impossible to do without tearing up the walls aka glue, staples, glue nails, glue, glue, glue! 
Has anyone found a kitchen sink that is a good fit, would like to have stainless. 

You see few countertop replacement due to how well they are installed and because it would be difficult to duplicate the molded top. The sinks can, with difficulty, be pried up and out, replaced with either the same or possibly the stainless steel top use in the late mode LDs.
A replacement sink needs to be the same size and more importantly, the same depth. Too deep a sink will not drain correctly, finding a shallow SS sink has been the roadblock in the past. BTDT
The acrylic sink in your 2004 can can be replaced or often they can be cleaned up with bleach and rubbing or polishing compound.
A countertop fabricator may be able to build a custom fitted acrylic replacement.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
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Re: Kitchen Countertop Replacement
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Check to see if you can tell how it is attached, but likely it is attached well.  Ours you can see screw attachments to the walls but I have not checked how it is attached to the cabinets. 
Often people paint the countertops (countertop paint - epoxy paint) rather than replace.  You could custom do a laminate countertop but consider the weight as there is plywood in it - I don't know if this is more/less than the acrylic but with such a short span and supports underneath you could do a thinner plywood piece.
Jane
Jane & Scott
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Re: Kitchen Countertop Replacement
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If you simply want to change the color, you should contact a tub refinisher.  They can epoxy coat the countertop and even put in speckles.  I would like to change the top and replace the stove/oven with a 3 burner small cooktop.  But it is well down my list of things to do.
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One word or warning.  I have worked with professional and also did refinishing myself - for shower bottoms and tubs - with mixed results. All of this was with epoxy paint and the pros also put a clear sealant over things to give it more protection.

I did a shower bottom that was more rubber/plastic  (not porcelain) - I used the paint kit I bought at Home Depot (I think the one I bought is no longer there but other brands are).  It turned out great - one exception is one drop of water fell from the showerhead before it was fully dry.  While I could see the mark that left - nobody else could even if they were looking for it unless I pointed it out.

However, with an old tub (1955) that was the "metal covered with porcelain" style used back then it was a different story.  It got chipped and even with pros doing the repairs (two different ones over the years), it has had to be redone every year or so.  So if you hire a pro, even if they say they will guarantee the work, really ask questions - how long will it last, what can scratch/chip the finish, etc.  A guarantee means if the person is good they will come back and do the first fix, but they can't come out every year and redo it (they lose money).  Just know what you are getting into for what you are paying.
Jane
Jane & Scott
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