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02-14-2017, 05:36 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Crawfordsville IN
Posts: 19
Year: 1998
Coachwork: AmTran
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466
Rated Cap: 72
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Best countertop?
What would be the best countertop to hold up to the vibrations and bumps and all that jazz?
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02-14-2017, 06:27 PM
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Traveling
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Midwest
Posts: 2,573
Year: 2003
Coachwork: BlueBird
Chassis: TC2000
Engine: 5.9L Cummins
Rated Cap: '00
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Corian- works like wood, looks like $$$. Absorbs no moisture.
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02-17-2017, 03:59 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 113
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I think we've decided on cutting board countertops just because we do a lot of cooking and having it in one of my previous homes we like the look and functionality etc. In schooley's I've seen a million different countertops and I really think part of small living is making things functional. I recommend checking out Pinterest and looking at skoolie and small home Interiors you might get some ideas that way
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05-24-2017, 01:10 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Buffalo NY
Posts: 13
Year: 1993
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International
Engine: 7.3
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butcher block
ikea has some great prices
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05-24-2017, 01:27 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 8,462
Year: 1946
Coachwork: Chevrolet/Wayne
Chassis: 1- 1/2 ton
Engine: Cummins 4BT
Rated Cap: 15
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One of the things I like about a real cutting board countertop is that when they start looking rough and nicked up...you just sand them back to new.
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05-24-2017, 02:57 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Lehigh Valley, PA
Posts: 23
Year: 1987
Coachwork: Wayne Lifeguard
Chassis: International S1853
Engine: 9.0L V8 Diesel
Rated Cap: 72
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05-24-2017, 06:35 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,401
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
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How about Granite?
I am seriously considering granite for my Bluebird. I have found "prefab" granite counter tops & backsplash. They come in 8' lengths and have the bullnose already finished. You cut them to length with an angle grinder, cut the opening for your sink and polish any exposed cut ends.
I had a large kitchen, 2 big bathrooms and a laundry room done with this material. Everything was cut to size onsite. The installers even let me help & showed me how to do it.
The 8' long pre-made counters ran $239-$399 a piece depending on color/pattern. There were more expensive ones but the lions share were under $400.
My second choice would be butcher block. Lumber Liquidators has some good prices on the butcher block. 1-1/2" x 25" x 8' Builder Oak Countertop - Williamsburg Butcher Block Co. | Lumber Liquidators
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05-24-2017, 08:15 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: So Cal
Posts: 3,227
Year: 1935
Coachwork: Superior
Chassis: Chevy
Engine: 317 ci/tid / Isuzu
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In trying to keep with the art deco look I chose a stainless steel looking laminate. While I'm pleased with the look, it is almost impossible to keep it clean because of the fine "polish" lines in the finish. The Formica material is water proof and hard as nails, but, if you happen to consider that type of laminate material be sure to choose something with a smooth finish.
Jack
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05-24-2017, 10:15 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Western Mass
Posts: 33
Year: 2001
Chassis: BlueBird
Engine: 3126
Rated Cap: 54
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I somehow ended up with 2 huge pieces of granite plus sink and faucet, great condition for free on craigslist, they just wanted it gone and didn't feel like hauling it away. Friend of mine installs these for a living and said when I'm ready he'll help me cut and polish it all up. I'm going to use as little as possible, it is HEAVY! Looks spiffy tho lol
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11-20-2018, 01:04 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Mountain View
Posts: 1
Year: 1991
Coachwork: International Harvester, Thomas built
Chassis: 37’’
Engine: Thomas
Rated Cap: 48 seats, 2 adults/ seat
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5' of Granite slab supported by plywood underneath
I would love to hear some feedback on granite installed in skoolies. Do you have it, and if so, how has it worked for you?
We have a 5'2" piece of granite that we got for free. We have space for it in our kitchen. I would like to know how it has been for other people, and what support I need to build underneath it. One of the wheel wells is under the center.
We have a 1991 Thomas built International Harvester bus that had 24 rows of seats, 48 seats total.
Thanks for your feedback!!
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11-20-2018, 09:05 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 8,462
Year: 1946
Coachwork: Chevrolet/Wayne
Chassis: 1- 1/2 ton
Engine: Cummins 4BT
Rated Cap: 15
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I believe 5' of any stone is going to require extraordinary support. As in zero flexing. Something like a stout, welded steel frame that floats (connected to only one surface, the floor) to avoid breaking the stone apart.
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11-20-2018, 09:22 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Grayson County, VA
Posts: 1,428
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Amtran
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466
Rated Cap: 65
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tango
As in zero flexing. Something like a stout, welded steel frame that floats (connected to only one surface, the floor) to avoid breaking the stone apart.
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Yet also secure enough that it doesn't go flying, resulting in a catastrophic bonk on the head, in the case of a very abrupt stop.
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11-20-2018, 03:54 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Posts: 233
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Amtran
Chassis: Genesis
Engine: DT466
Rated Cap: 84lug
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chief
What would be the best countertop to hold up to the vibrations and bumps and all that jazz?
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Went to a salvage store and bought a 1" thick 8' and a wooden backsplash as well. Wood is flexible.
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11-20-2018, 08:39 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Barrie ON
Posts: 440
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International
Engine: T444E
Rated Cap: 72
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Another vote for butcher block type setups, more forgiving of the flex and torsion.
Ours will be 4" thick Maple from a shuffle board table that was doomed for the dumpster. it will be case blocked by a contrasting colour trim to make up the depth for the counters, and finished with a live edge backsplash....
it won't be light... but it will have a good look and feel to it.
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11-21-2018, 09:04 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Brevard County, FL
Posts: 911
Year: 1990
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: Ford
Engine: 6.6 New Holland Diesel
Rated Cap: 60 kids, 10 window
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I have two pieces of quartz installed. One is 48"x 26" the other is 18"x 26". I know a guy at a granite place and we got a good deal on a remnant piece. I've only driven the bus a few miles a few times now that it is in. Seems pretty solid at this point
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11-21-2018, 09:05 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Brevard County, FL
Posts: 911
Year: 1990
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: Ford
Engine: 6.6 New Holland Diesel
Rated Cap: 60 kids, 10 window
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Make that 3 pieces, I also.jave a 5" x 36" piece as a shelf in the shower. I think that piece is actually granite though
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11-25-2018, 08:42 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: TN
Posts: 3
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Amtran
Chassis: International 3000
Engine: DT-466
Rated Cap: 64 passenger
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Had a big post explaining weight distribution and construction methods/materials. However it all just flew off into internet space.
The basics of it are:
-Make sure your bus is weighted evenly.
-Make sure whatever you put in your bus is securely fastened to the structure of the bus
-Get creative with your materials
-Granite seems like a bad idea to me if it’s a large slab.
-So does 4” thick butcher block.
-Again that’s if it’s a large slab.
-I love my countertop. Old flooring attached with roofing nails to a piece of 1/2” plywood screwed to the 2x4 frame of my custom cabinets.
-here’s a link to our Instagram because I haven’t figured out image posting yet
http://https://www.instagram.com/rollinhomebus/
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11-27-2018, 06:29 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Barrie ON
Posts: 440
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International
Engine: T444E
Rated Cap: 72
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlesreid42
Had a big post explaining weight distribution and construction methods/materials. However it all just flew off into internet space.
The basics of it are:
-Make sure your bus is weighted evenly.
-Make sure whatever you put in your bus is securely fastened to the structure of the bus
-Get creative with your materials
-Granite seems like a bad idea to me if it’s a large slab.
-So does 4” thick butcher block.
-Again that’s if it’s a large slab.
-I love my countertop. Old flooring attached with roofing nails to a piece of 1/2” plywood screwed to the 2x4 frame of my custom cabinets.
-here’s a link to our Instagram because I haven’t figured out image posting yet
http://https://www.instagram.com/rollinhomebus/
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I'd be interested in your reasons while a slab block of wood is a bad idea?
wood flexes even in thick slabs. the countertop will weigh in and about the same as the battery bank that will be on the opposite side of the bus in a more compact section.
Looking to see if there is something I'm overlooking.
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08-26-2019, 08:10 AM
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#19
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 27
Year: 2003
Coachwork: Chevy Express Hi Cube Bus
Engine: 6.0l
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Stainless Steel Countertop
I'm considering using a stainless steel countertop or getting a kitchen island with a stainless steel countertop I was eyeing on Facebook.
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08-26-2019, 08:53 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Weeki Wachee, FL
Posts: 3,056
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 72
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Grave digging!
We made our counters from boards, Glued together, stain, 5 coats of polyurethane. Looks great and very strong.
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