Hey everyone,
Just bought my first home...it needs a whole new kitchen really, but for the time being, I want to paint what's there and add some new unfinished cabs and prime and paint to match. Good idea? I also want to see if I can build a "bar" type addition for more counter space next to the fridge (I can't put a base cabinet there b/c of a register that's in the way). And lastly, I need to do something about a kitchen drawer. Help me out!!
First, please tell me if there are any holes in this idea: I want to buy a pre-made length of counter top, probably like 16-20 in or so, and attach it to the wall. I thought I could maybe just secure a board (2x2 or 2x4 maybe?) to the wall, then attach the countertop to it from underneath (up thru the board into the countertop). To prop it up in the front, I want to find some kind of "decorative post" or something to hold it up (any ideas??), leaving the area underneath the countertop open (perfect spot for a trash can maybe?). they sell patching kits to laminate the sides of the countertop and cover the bare wood. does anyone see any holes in this idea?
Also, I really need to do something about the kitchen "silverware" drawer. it's old and doesn't have "tracks"...it just sits on wood and it's hard to slide. I really want to add some tracks to make the drawer seem new and easy to slide. I saw some at the store but they attached to the cabinet (excuse my coarse explanation) on the side. There is no "vertical" side wood in the space to the sides of the drawer to mount it. Could I maybe add a board there so I could have a space to mount this? How could I attach it? Would glue be strong enough? Or do they have tracks that could mount to the bottom?
As you may have guessed, I'm still a rookie! Any tips or tricks anyone has would help!
Thanks much.
Christian
Just bought my first home...it needs a whole new kitchen really, but for the time being, I want to paint what's there and add some new unfinished cabs and prime and paint to match. Good idea? I also want to see if I can build a "bar" type addition for more counter space next to the fridge (I can't put a base cabinet there b/c of a register that's in the way). And lastly, I need to do something about a kitchen drawer. Help me out!!
First, please tell me if there are any holes in this idea: I want to buy a pre-made length of counter top, probably like 16-20 in or so, and attach it to the wall. I thought I could maybe just secure a board (2x2 or 2x4 maybe?) to the wall, then attach the countertop to it from underneath (up thru the board into the countertop). To prop it up in the front, I want to find some kind of "decorative post" or something to hold it up (any ideas??), leaving the area underneath the countertop open (perfect spot for a trash can maybe?). they sell patching kits to laminate the sides of the countertop and cover the bare wood. does anyone see any holes in this idea?
Also, I really need to do something about the kitchen "silverware" drawer. it's old and doesn't have "tracks"...it just sits on wood and it's hard to slide. I really want to add some tracks to make the drawer seem new and easy to slide. I saw some at the store but they attached to the cabinet (excuse my coarse explanation) on the side. There is no "vertical" side wood in the space to the sides of the drawer to mount it. Could I maybe add a board there so I could have a space to mount this? How could I attach it? Would glue be strong enough? Or do they have tracks that could mount to the bottom?
As you may have guessed, I'm still a rookie! Any tips or tricks anyone has would help!
Thanks much.
Christian