Black formica?

[akoaoka]

Originally Posted by Maury&Julie

Akoaoka, what type of cooktop do you have?

We have a SMEV 2-burner flush mount with glass top. We have it shipped to ETI for installation. I'd love to have the flush mount sink as well but we run out of counter top space in the 17".

[Fox hunt]

Originally Posted by akoaoka

We have black Formica in our 17B and love it. Since the wall and ceiling are lined with beige vinly(?) the dark table and countertop give a very nice contrast. We have the A/C ready option so we do have a vent (roughly above the fridge) with a white cover that lets in the light during the day. We never feel the trailer being "dark" even on the rainy days. We have the stock fabric for upholstery and love the combo.

We have couple more pictures of the interior in our album if you are interested. These pictures were taken on an early spring, overcast day:

what is the black thing below your stove?

[akoaoka]

Originally Posted by Fox hunt

what is the black thing below your stove?

It's the furnace. We have a 17B.

[Fox hunt]

ok i guess mine looks a little different mine is a 2012 17b

[akoaoka]

Originally Posted by Fox hunt

ok i guess mine looks a little different mine is a 2012 17b

Really? Is it possible that ETI has different covers to match the interior?

[Fox hunt]

i think mine is tan colored

[KarenH]

I think the furnace covers are all the same color. I spray painted mine when I changed out my refer panel.

[Brian B-P]

A new-enough trailer (of any model) might have the new model furnace (Atwood AFSAD12), which has a different grill from the original (Atwood 8012). In most models (including the 17) the new furnace is in the same place as the original.

Furnace change topic: Furnace change on Escape 21 a shocker

[rvbill]

Thanks for the advice Karen. I am ordering a 17B for Dec 2016. Didn't think I cared about the interior but really like the dark counters with SS. Just ordered samples from Formica. The -58 code ETI installs seems to be all matte finish. Will the matte be okay? several people mentioned radiance in their posts.

[Charlie & Lucy]

rvbill.... We got a black radiance -think it's called Mineral Jet - love it. We are just coming home on our maiden voyage....picked up our Casa Blanca on Sept 8th... I don't think you would be disappointed with the radiance finish!
Good luck with whatever you choose!!
Lucy

[Jim Bennett]

The matte finish shows less glare, and over time with lots of use, will show wear (scuffs) less too. That said, if you treat the glossier finishes with care, they will last and look good for a long time.

[EDarby]

Highly!!!recommend that you do not order the Formica with the description "Black" on the back of the sample. DonnaD warned me--I didn't listen. It shows everything!!! No matter what I wipe it with, marks remain. But still really love the look of the black table/counter tops!

[Charlie & Lucy]

Ellen... The radiance finish makes the difference.

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by EDarby

Highly!!!recommend that you do not order the Formica with the description "Black" on the back of the sample. DonnaD warned me--I didn't listen. It shows everything!!! No matter what I wipe it with, marks remain. But still really love the look of the black table/counter tops!

I see lots of folks wanting really dark floors and counters these days, then complain about how they show every spec of dust. We do warn them.

We are going with a multi coloured counter, kind of like granite.

[Greg A]

We got the 3690 Basalt Slate which is kind of a black with marbled gray. Ordered the 4x6 samples from Formica before we decided. While we haven't seen it completed outside the build pic, I think it will be pretty close to what we put together with the samples. Think the marbling of Gray will help with the showing specs of dust etc. Only thing I noticed was they should have put black snap caps, but Crystal said they don't have them so I'll order 12 black caps and replace the brown ones.

[EDarby]

Ahhhh, for my next Escape!

Originally Posted by Charlie & Lucy

Ellen... The radiance finish makes the difference.

[Charlie & Lucy]

GregA... It looks really nice!!

[EDarby]

But, but, but . . . they look so nice!

Originally Posted by Jim Bennett

I see lots of folks wanting really dark floors and counters these days, then complain about how they show every spec of dust. We do warn them.

We are going with a multi coloured counter, kind of like granite.

[Greg A]

Thanks Charlie n Lucy. We'll see it in person in about 2 weeks...
Ellen, you might pick up a pack of the micro fiber towels at Wally. It's what I use to clean all the iPad, laptop glass and only thing that works well. Bet a quick wipe down with the micro fiber will solve it. I agree the black looks stunning with the stainless, and the darker floors contrast the light wood that Escape uses. But everyone decorates to their own style.

[EDarby]

Aha! Will try it. Thanks, Greg!

Originally Posted by Greg A

Thanks Charlie n Lucy. We'll see it in person in about 2 weeks...
Ellen, you might pick up a pack of the micro fiber towels at Wally. It's what I use to clean all the iPad, laptop glass and only thing that works well. Bet a quick wipe down with the micro fiber will solve it. I agree the black looks stunning with the stainless, and the darker floors contrast the light wood that Escape uses. But everyone decorates to their own style.