Hi,
I hope this is the correct forum for this topic–my apologies if not.
I am having some difficulty coming up with a stable/secure method to permanently attach an oak “counter-top” of sorts to the top of a waist-high wall (without screwing from the top side or screwing in at an angle from the top edge of the wall just at the underside of the counter-top.)
The wall is about 4 feet high and a standard thickness of about 4.5 to 5 inches. The finished top is about 7 inches wide, 6 feet long, and 5/8 of an inch thick. Is there any hardware available that I can use to “invisibly” mate the countertop to the wall that it tops off?
Any info/ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Replies
Construction adhesive
1999 Cherry/Ivory Roadstar
SCRC #241005
ISRA # pending forever
I would epoxy large dowles, maybe 1" dia by 3" long into 3/8" deep holes on the underside of the top. Then drill matching holes through the top of the wall and glue them in with carpenters glue. I would use several, maybe 6 or 8 and stager them along the length of the board. I would also back it up with construction adhesive. The dowles will help to maintain the tops stability and provide cross sectional support when the counter gets leaned on. The attachment points will be invisible and the extension of the top into the wall with the dowles will create a strong bond.
Steve - in Northern California
Edited 4/15/2002 5:17:28 PM ET by Steve Schefer
I know that this sounds cheesy but we use silicone. once allowed to dry it is difficult to remove.
I've done that with a cap piece but in this case the counter top is wider than the top of the wall. Sooner or later, somebody is going set their rear on it. Thats why I suggest the dowels.Steve - in Northern California
Try some slotted (keyhole-shaped) recesses (like picture hanger slots) to capture headed bolts. Some construction adhesive would keep it from shifting after installation.
Jim, that was my first thought for advice but when I read that the piece was only 5/8" thick, I changed to the big dowel idea. Steve - in Northern California
If the top of the wall is sheetrock, then go with the dowel and adhesive idea, if into wood you could try #20 biscuits and adhesive.
Thanks for all of your suggestions--I appreciate the help.
Simon
This forum post is now archived. Commenting has been disabled