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Offline pete b

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Repurposed Slate Countertops
« on: September 22, 2015, 06:50:20 am »
Three years ago I got some inch thick slate slabs that were ripped out of where I work during renovations they were doing. They had been shower stalls. I figured I would use them in a patio or something. Instead I just fine shed with the help of my girlfriend's son, turning them into countertops.

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Re: Repurposed Slate Countertops
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2015, 08:11:50 am »
Very nice re-use and they look good
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Re: Repurposed Slate Countertops
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2015, 08:56:20 am »
Looks really nice.

I have the same cabinets as you.
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Re: Repurposed Slate Countertops
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2015, 01:24:49 pm »
very nice. I'm planning cement for my counter tops. with sections of end grain wood block.
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Re: Repurposed Slate Countertops
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2015, 11:20:04 pm »
Quote from: pete b on September 22, 2015, 06:50:20 am
They had been shower stalls.

Sorry....kinda brings to mind hoof and mouth disease :P
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Re: Repurposed Slate Countertops
« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2015, 05:59:24 am »
Quote from: 1vertical on September 23, 2015, 11:20:04 pm
Quote from: pete b on September 22, 2015, 06:50:20 am
They had been shower stalls.

Sorry....kinda brings to mind hoof and mouth disease
Ha. They were outside at my house for three years so I'm at peace with that.
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Re: Repurposed Slate Countertops
« Reply #6 on: September 24, 2015, 06:02:00 am »
Nice work, Pete.
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Re: Repurposed Slate Countertops
« Reply #7 on: September 24, 2015, 08:13:28 am »
Great job! I have been looking for that very material as I prepare to update my 100 year old kitchen.

The DSotM cup adds a touch of class as well.
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Re: Repurposed Slate Countertops
« Reply #8 on: September 24, 2015, 08:53:40 am »
Quote from: davidw on September 24, 2015, 08:13:28 am
Great job! I have been looking for that very material as I prepare to update my 100 year old kitchen.

The DSotM cup adds a touch of class as well.
I read slate can go for $100/sq ft so we got lucky. I was surprised how well it cut with just a diamond blade for my skil saw and a hose for streaming water. It was HEAVY! The nice thing is once we clean it up (I'm going to wet sand it) we can use it as is, use a sealer that keeps a wet look (darker) or a sealant that doesn't change the color. I can totally abuse it and just sand off any damage.
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Re: Repurposed Slate Countertops
« Reply #9 on: September 27, 2015, 06:02:08 am »


Now with the tiling its all done. I also put in a taller faucet which will be great for brewing.
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Re: Repurposed Slate Countertops
« Reply #10 on: September 27, 2015, 06:40:21 am »
I think its awesome. I like that skilfully repuposed look.
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