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06-26-2018, 09:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Arcata, California
Trailer: 2011 Escape 17B
Posts: 209
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Bamboo Countertops
The counters in our trailer were a little worn looking, so we wanted to upgrade. Then we had an epiphany; our good friend Chris is a woodworker and he could make us new counters! So we called him and he actually was thrilled since he hasn't had a project in a while. We bought two sheets of 3/4 inch bamboo ($250 each - ouch, but worth it). He used the existing counters as templates and cut, routered, and sanded them for me. I get the fun part - applying finish. I'm using a water based finish and I'll put at least four coats on each piece. I'll sand between coats.
So far I'm super pleased with the results!
I'll post more photos as we get them completed an installed.
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06-26-2018, 09:35 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Portland metro, Oregon
Trailer: Escape 17B, 2012
Posts: 139
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That's going to look really good! Please send pics after the install.
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2012 17B, 2017 Honda Ridgeline
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06-26-2018, 09:37 PM
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#3
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Arcata, California
Trailer: 2011 Escape 17B
Posts: 209
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Quote:
Originally Posted by holo
That's going to look really good! Please send pics after the install.
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Will do!
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06-26-2018, 10:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Seatac, Washington
Trailer: "The Trailer", 2nd Gen 21' & a 2017 Tundra CrewMax in Blazing Blue Pearl
Posts: 2,888
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That will look stunning when you're done!
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06-26-2018, 11:25 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Arcata, California
Trailer: 2011 Escape 17B
Posts: 209
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NW Cat Owner
That will look stunning when you're done!
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Thanks! I just put coat 2 on. Going to put 4 coats on top and bottom for good protection. I have the time, so why not??!!
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06-27-2018, 06:25 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Ashland City, Tennessee
Trailer: 2016 21' Classic
Posts: 263
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Awesome!!!!!!
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06-27-2018, 10:35 AM
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#7
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Seatac, Washington
Trailer: "The Trailer", 2nd Gen 21' & a 2017 Tundra CrewMax in Blazing Blue Pearl
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Why sanding?
I've never worked with wood, so I'm curious why you're sanding between the coats. Won't that take off what you just applied?
Thanks
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06-27-2018, 12:11 PM
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#8
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Oswego, New York
Trailer: 2017 Escape 21C, 2018 Ford F150
Posts: 5,373
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Most finishes raise the grain a bit. Light, fine sanding between coats knocks that off, resulting in a smoother final finish.
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06-27-2018, 12:32 PM
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#9
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Arcata, California
Trailer: 2011 Escape 17B
Posts: 209
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NW Cat Owner
I've never worked with wood, so I'm curious why you're sanding between the coats. Won't that take off what you just applied?
Thanks
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Water based finish causes the grain to raise. Sanding with fine grit paper takes off the raised fibers so you get a smooth finish. The finish penetrates into the wood to protect it. A varnish type of finish provides a coating over the wood, so lots of layers makes a thick finish. With bamboo (and a water based matte/satin finish) if there's a scratch, it can easily be lightly sanded and a new coat of finish applied.
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06-27-2018, 10:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Arcata, California
Trailer: 2011 Escape 17B
Posts: 209
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Today's progress:
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06-28-2018, 08:42 AM
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#11
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Seatac, Washington
Trailer: "The Trailer", 2nd Gen 21' & a 2017 Tundra CrewMax in Blazing Blue Pearl
Posts: 2,888
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The current issue of Trailer Life is asking for photos/info on mods made to trailers. They'll pay ya 50 bucks if they publish. So, hey, send 'em photos of this mod when it's completed.
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06-28-2018, 09:26 AM
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#12
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Arcata, California
Trailer: 2011 Escape 17B
Posts: 209
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Thanks!
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06-28-2018, 12:18 PM
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#13
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Bremerton, Washington
Trailer: 2019 5.0 TA
Posts: 1,141
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sherm2954
Water based finish causes the grain to raise. Sanding with fine grit paper takes off the raised fibers so you get a smooth finish. The finish penetrates into the wood to protect it. A varnish type of finish provides a coating over the wood, so lots of layers makes a thick finish. With bamboo (and a water based matte/satin finish) if there's a scratch, it can easily be lightly sanded and a new coat of finish applied.
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Also if you use a tack cloth after lightly sanding, the finish will be even smoother.
Tack cloth = beeswax impregnated cheesecloth. It lifts the final sawdust particles off the surface that even a vacuum will not remove.
Nice work by the way! Love the look and can't wait to see final photos.
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https://www.arniesea.com
- 2019 5.0 TA, 2017 Tundra Platinum.
- Bremerton, WA
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06-28-2018, 12:39 PM
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#14
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Springtown, Texas
Trailer: 2017 5.0 TA
Posts: 15
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Counters
I like the look of these. Good job.
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06-28-2018, 12:41 PM
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#15
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2013 19 Escape
Posts: 7,204
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sherm2954
The counters in our trailer were a little worn looking, so we wanted to upgrade. Then we had an epiphany; our good friend Chris is a woodworker and he could make us new counters! So we called him and he actually was thrilled since he hasn't had a project in a while. We bought two sheets of 3/4 inch bamboo ($250 each - ouch, but worth it). He used the existing counters as templates and cut, routered, and sanded them for me. I get the fun part - applying finish. I'm using a water based finish and I'll put at least four coats on each piece. I'll sand between coats.
So far I'm super pleased with the results!
I'll post more photos as we get them completed an installed.
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Going to look beautiful ! Pat
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06-28-2018, 02:20 PM
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#16
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Trailer: 2015 Escape 19 "Seventy Degrees"
Posts: 3,495
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Love bamboo, these will really pop.....
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06-28-2018, 02:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Arcata, California
Trailer: 2011 Escape 17B
Posts: 209
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Quote:
Originally Posted by arniesea
Also if you use a tack cloth after lightly sanding, the finish will be even smoother.
Tack cloth = beeswax impregnated cheesecloth. It lifts the final sawdust particles off the surface that even a vacuum will not remove.
Nice work by the way! Love the look and can't wait to see final photos.
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Yes indeed! Forgot to mention that detail! And I do my final sand with 600 grit so that it is smooth as silk!
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07-05-2018, 12:21 AM
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#18
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Arcata, California
Trailer: 2011 Escape 17B
Posts: 209
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I removed the original backsplash which matched the laminate countertop. It was not great looking. We have ordered Fasade Waves in galvanized. Hoping it compliments the bamboo look. I'm picking up two sheets of galvanized metal tomorrow to attach to the flat walls at the entry door (side of fridge/side of cabinet). I'll use double side tape. That will give us a different accent to match our future appliances as well as a magnetic area to stick hooks, etc.
Here are the counters in place, but not yet complete. I want to give them another 10 days to cure before I set screws and reinstall the sink, faucet, and cooktop. The first few show the finish when applied. It dries to a matte finish. The installed photos have a bit of color variation due to the different lighting. So far we are very pleased with the results.
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07-11-2018, 11:03 AM
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#19
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Eugene, Oregon
Trailer: 2004 Bigfoot 21'
Posts: 2
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Looking beautiful!
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07-11-2018, 12:03 PM
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#20
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Naugatuck, Connecticut
Trailer: 2017 50 TA, 2016 F150, 2.7 Ecoboost
Posts: 1,056
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Looks nice against the oak👌
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