Miami Beach Condo Project
Building Custom Countertops VideoThe kitchen counters are being installed, but need to be crafted on site since they were too large for the high-rise elevator. Brad Brewster of Princeton Custom Cabinetry explains that one set of counters was prefabricated at the shop, then brought to the apartment in pieces. The installers make a field joint to bring the two sections together, first by applying contact cement to the two edges, then angling the edges together so that the Formica seam forms tightly as the counter is lowered into place. The counters are then secured with screws from underneath.
The second part of the installation requires on-site assembly. The condo's long kitchen counter ends in a round dining center. The entire installation will be done with one large piece of Formica that is 5 foot by 12 foot, making a seamless surface down the entire length of the counter. For the specialty rounded counter, Princeton Custom Cabinetry uses a Verola plywood from South America that is strong and provides a stable undercore for the suspended counter. Once in place, a stainless steel post will serve as a leg for the rounded counter, giving it extra support.
The plywood is covered with contact cement that is allowed to dry for five minutes. Spacers are then laid across the face of the plywood so that the Formica can be positioned correctly without getting stuck to the adhesive before the crew is ready. Ernie Wernecke removes the last spacer showing Bob how a tight consistent seam is made using this technique.
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