stolitx Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I'm finally doing some minor remoldeling to my kitchen. Currently there is laminate/formica countertops and laminate backsplash. There is the small piece of metal "molding" where the countertop and backsplash meet. It appears to be aluminum, but not sure.I'm getting new laminated countertops in solid black and changing the backsplash to a mosaic tile (in white, lime green and black). Here are my 2 questions:Does anyone know where you can find the metal "molding" piece? Or even what it's officially called? I'm not sure in removing the original if I will be able to save it all. But I'd like to keep the look of that piece.Also, would black matte or black gloss (semi or otherwise) laminate be best in keeping with the mod kitchen? The original laminate is so dull I'm not sure what it looked like in it's original state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin'enKan Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Your countertop and backsplash remodel sound like a great idea. I love your color choices. I found an article on diynet.com that referenced the (yes, it is aluminum) trim. Apparently the company does not have a web site. Here's the info they listed... Eagle Mouldings Maple Grove, MN 55369 Phone: 763-493-2995 and here is a link to the article mentioned above, scroll down to "References"... http://www.diynet.com/diy/home_improvement...2278814,00.html One problem I can see is that the aluminum cove molding is made to butt together two pieces of laminate. But they might have something for your tile backsplash. Unfortunately it doesn't give you the same detail but you could caulk the corner as another option. As for your second question, I don't know if the gloss black would be more in keeping with the mod look. It's not exactly the same application but I painted the concrete floors in my laundry room a gloss black. I love the look but it shows every spec of dirt! Sorry about the pic, I was more interested in photographing the cabinets (the paint also needs some touch-up work). What about your mosaic tile? Is it glossy or matte? Why not get samples of your laminate options and hold it up to the mosaic tile? This would give you a better idea of how the colors might look in the kitchen. Anywho...I hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceAge Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Also, would black matte or black gloss (semi or otherwise) laminate be best in keeping with the mod kitchen? The original laminate is so dull I'm not sure what it looked like in it's original state. I can not remember seeing any laminate finish other than gloss before 1967 or so. You can contact Wilsonart. They have much information about historically appropriate laminates. They can even reproduce any pattern, for a small set-up fee, if you provide them with a picture of what pattern you want in the laminate. Wilson House- Kitchen...Listed on the National Register of Historic Places Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 I've also seen countertop/backsplashes where the laminate extends upward in an arc at the back, instead of a 90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoAtomic Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 I'm finally doing some minor remoldeling to my kitchen. Currently there is laminate/formica countertops and laminate backsplash. There is the small piece of metal "molding" where the countertop and backsplash meet. It appears to be aluminum, but not sure.I'm getting new laminated countertops in solid black and changing the backsplash to a mosaic tile (in white, lime green and black). Here are my 2 questions:Does anyone know where you can find the metal "molding" piece? Or even what it's officially called? I'm not sure in removing the original if I will be able to save it all. But I'd like to keep the look of that piece.Also, would black matte or black gloss (semi or otherwise) laminate be best in keeping with the mod kitchen? The original laminate is so dull I'm not sure what it looked like in it's original state.I you want a real 50's look, check out the recently re-introduced Formica 'Boomerang' pattern in laminate - see the detail in previous thread http://www.houstonarchitecture.info/haif/i...?showtopic=4745They have a dark charcoal that might have the look you want - and you can request large 4x5 sample chips for free from the formica.com site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolitx Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 Thanks for all the tips and links. I love the Boomerang, and have some samples. But once I choose my mosaic tile, I had to go with a solid laminate. The Boomerang clashed too much.I'll post some pics once I get the project going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1fd Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 I'll post some pics once I get the project going.I'd love to see befores and afters. Also, if you like the contractors you use (if any), please share. My kitchen needs a remodel too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willowisp Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 I loved our contractors and spread their names everywhere I can...Champion Contractors - Brent Mikeska - 713-898-9817Reasonable and Reliable!We didn't do a kitchen, but we did the bathroom tile.JasonI'd love to see befores and afters. Also, if you like the contractors you use (if any), please share. My kitchen needs a remodel too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolitx Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 I'd love to see befores and afters. Also, if you like the contractors you use (if any), please share. My kitchen needs a remodel too.I won't really be using a contractor for this. Just a DIY project with the counters and backsplash. My brother is a small contractor in Clear Lake area. He'll be helping me. Or in reality I'll be helping him. We've both done tile projects before.Luckily my cabinets are original so I only re-painted them and put original chevron handles back up. I found them in a bag in the garage. Jason's house is gorgeous so I would second his recomendation on his contractor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin'enKan Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 I loved our contractors and spread their names everywhere I can...Champion Contractors - Brent Mikeska - 713-898-9817Reasonable and Reliable!We didn't do a kitchen, but we did the bathroom tile.JasonI'll "third" Jason's recommendation. We used Champion Contractors for our mcm remodel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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