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We bought a piece of kitchen laminate counter top to fit over our washer/dryer...the area which the washer/dryer is located, is in a bathroom, the W/D combo fits into an area where there is a wall on either side of the W/D and of course the back wall...the dimentions are 59 inches wide and approx 30 inches deep...the problem is....the section of laminate that we bought...is 59 inches by 25..which includes a back splash...now...obviously, it is not as deep as we need...we got a good deal on the laminate and saved over $200 buying this piece as opposed to getting one fitted...so..how can we build up the back wall or part of it,in order to have the laminate come out a bit more to the front..so it doesn't actually sit over the middle of the washer and dryer, and end up coming over the bulk of the set......cus this is what would happen if we put the back splash..directly up against the back wall....as of now..it is a blank wall in the back, we have not put in any cupboards yet...so we can pretty much do what we want...what do you suggest we do ? HELP !
Hi Kilby, you have very few choices...you can either mount the counter where you need it and leave a space behind it, (you have the back splash to keep things on the counter top), or you build out the back wall with some studs and sheetrock, (or perhaps paneling) to where you need it to be.Post back if need be- regards- Greg
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Greg Scholl
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Questions on Woodworking, wood finishing and refinishing of all kinds, repairing furniture and wooden objects, Architectural details, Woodturning, carving, tool usage, product usage, some chemistry as it applies to woodworking and related interests,cabinet making and furniture construction/design, etc. I have experience with all manners of colorants, finishes, paints, stains, dyes, glazes, and coatings, wood species recognition and usage,tool recommendations, blade types and recommendation,techniques and methods for many Woodworking related issues, etc.
Experience
Fine furniture restorer and cabinet maker for over 30 years,serving high end Antique dealers, Interior designers, Collectors in the CT area. Consulting for area Painting/Decorating and Building contractors on non painting issues..(staining, wood prep.,clear finishing, floor restoration and architectural detail restoration and repair, etc.) Sold, built, serviced, setup Home, Industrial, and Commercial stationary woodworking tools for a major tool retailer in CT. for three years, sold hand and power tools , provided knowledge, parts replacement, service, and on site service, Trade show Demo, and training as well.
Publications
Published in Fine Woodworking Magazine (12/97), included on Fine Woodworkings first "Best of Fine Woodworking" CD-ROM (2002) ...("27 year compilation of expert know-how")
Education/Credentials
Art School at Silvermine Guild in Norwalk, CT., 9 year apprenticeship in a European run Cabinet and Restoration shop in CT., various classes on subjects having to do with the field. Seminars from major Tool manufacturers, Skil/Bosch, Delta, Powermatic, Ritter, Porter cable, Milwaukee, Dewalt/B&Decker, Performax.
Past/Present Clients
Many varied clients including work on Martha Stewarts' Westport, CT. show house, many fine Antique dealers and private collectors in and around Fairfield County and in Woodbury, CT. (the Antiques capital of CT.), Golden Age of Trucking Museum, Wilton Historical Society.
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