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Wood edging a quartz countertop

10/4/21       
Zach Nelson Member

I have a client requesting an island top that is quartz with a 12" wood band around the perimeter. I have attached a picture of a top she likes.

I'm trying to figure out the best way to mate the two surfaces to mitigate as many issues as I can with movement of the wood and lack of movement of the quartz.

Would MDF veneer be a better choice than solid wood as it is more dimensionally stable?

Is mechanical fastening or gluing the best route?

Thanks for any input


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10/4/21       #2: Wood edging a quartz countertop ...
Leo G Member

I wouldn't mate them. I'd just drop the quarts into the hole of the frame.

10/5/21       #3: Wood edging a quartz countertop ...
james e mcgrew  Member

Website: mcgrewwoodwork.com

I did this by simply inlaying the quartz worked well

10/5/21       #4: Wood edging a quartz countertop ...
David R Sochar Member

Dropping into a hole is fine, as long as the opening is fixed. Miters, as shown, are one way to provide a fixed size, correct?

But, how do you keep 12” of miter tight over the days, or weeks ahead where it will move? Ever seen a real miter 12” that was tight and more than a year old?

I see that as your real problem, shy of not knowing the opening will be fixed in your illustrated application.

So, how do you overcome the miter problem?

10/5/21       #5: Wood edging a quartz countertop ...
Leo G Member

Veneered substrate will solve that. Not sure if your client will go for it though. I agree, a 12" miter will be tough to keep together over time. Mortise and tenon with no glue and wood pins from the bottom side would allow things to move and prevent splits from forming.

10/5/21       #6: Wood edging a quartz countertop ...
RichC

This was recently discussed in the custom furniture forum

http://www.garymkatz.com/TrimTechniques/open_miters.html

10/5/21       #7: Wood edging a quartz countertop ...
Matt Calnen

1/8” shop sawn veneers over 1” thick suitable substrate has worked for me many times. Make sure to veneer both sides. See if you can hide the edge of the veneer with a profiled edge on the top.

10/5/21       #8: Wood edging a quartz countertop ...
Adam

That's a kitchen countertop. Thin veneer could easily get damaged. I would go with the 1/8" shop made thick veneer. Glue the thing up properly with epoxy/splines. Seal the bottom with a coat of epoxy(do not thin it) as well.

I would not use mdf as the substrate. Moisture resistant particleboard would be my choice. Just like a laminate countertop.

I would also fill the gap between the stone and wood with a polyurethane sealant. Water will get spilled across that countertop and find its way between the two materials.

Sikaflex 291 poly adhesive/sealant would be my choice. It comes in black as well as white. This stuff has become the standard on boats for most deck adhesive/sealing.

That looks like a fun project.

 

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