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Posted by Jeff on December 15, 2007, 5:54 pm
Good plywood without voids, you want this to be as solid as possible.
Marine plywood would be good choice as it uses waterproof glue.
> Hi,
> I have purchased an antique dining server which I would like to use as
> a bathroom vanity. And I would actually like to tile the top. The
> existing top is not appropriate for tiling because in has an elaborate
> edge and because it would be too thick. So I would like to replace it
> and also build a little frame around the new top to house the tiles.
> What's an appropriate material to support that construction? Can I go
> with compressed particle board (it will be concealed) or should I go
> for solid wood. Please keep in mind that I don't have a planer or a
> router. All I have is a table saw, a miter saw and a router.
> Many thanks in advance!
> Aaron
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> I have purchased an antique dining server which I would like to use as
> a bathroom vanity. And I would actually like to tile the top. The
> existing top is not appropriate for tiling because in has an elaborate
> edge and because it would be too thick. So I would like to replace it
> and also build a little frame around the new top to house the tiles.
> What's an appropriate material to support that construction? Can I go
> with compressed particle board (it will be concealed) or should I go
> for solid wood. Please keep in mind that I don't have a planer or a
> router. All I have is a table saw, a miter saw and a router.
> Many thanks in advance!
> Aaron