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Posted by Malcolm Hoar on December 15, 2007, 9:30 pm
>Aaron Fude wrote:
>> 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.
>Any 3/4" exterior ply, voids are unimportant in your application.
>Best wih cement board - even 1/4 - over it so you can use thinset to
>set the tiles. If no cement board, I'd set them in mastic.
Yup, exterior ply is the way to go for the sub-base.
Particle board hates moisture and solid wood will be
expensive and prone to warping.
However, the OP refers to "a little frame around the new top
to house the tiles". I think he may be looking for some kind
of hardwood molding to finish the exposed edges...?
Depending on how you want this to look, you can consider:
* Hardwood molding
* Special edging tiles
* Metal trims of various types (kinda 60's look)
* Plastic trims of various types (kinda yuk)
I'd either go with a tile edge finish or the hardwood
molding. With the molding, one has to decide whether to
stain and match the rest of the piece (may be tricky)
or just go for a contrasting color and create an accent.
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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.