Out with the old in with the new.

Rebellion was built in 1974 and the only thing that had been done to her was the cushions recovered. So not wanting to relive the 70's we started on the remodel.  First was the counter tops. The galley top was a tan color and badly stained. There was also a good sized hole in it where the cooktop had been and small cubbys were at the aft end of the counter where due to the distance to reach them was so awkward they were completely removed which now actually means a more open feeling galley.  The swing down table was a funky yellow and the bathroom was a pastel color probably not found anymore on any color pallate. So with this in mind a trip to Lowes insued.  With only 6 selection of 4 by 8 sheets of formica to choose from I decided on a fake marble which was almost $100 per sheet. this choice was made in my thinking that i didnt want to do this again for a long while and this was my home and I wanted it to be as comfortable and up to date as possible.
  The plywood was removed from the galley and used as a pattern to cut the new wood.  Once the cutout was completed after numerous re cuts it was secured in place. The hole for the was not recut.   A rough laminate cutout of the top was made from the completed ply top then was glued in place and edges routed and the filed. This process took a long day to complete. but when it was done I was able to step back and smile about a beautiful countertop and a job well done. Yet to be finished is the area where a sliding door cubby was located.  About twice the size of a breadbox.  This has bee given a wooden rail all the way to the rear and is about 3 inches in heigth and will receive a piece of tall decrative trim on top which will bring it it to roughly a six inch heigth and will sufficently keep items in place. The bottom and back of this area will receive ceramic tile.
  The swing down was not a problem at all.  It took longer to remove the old laminate than to install the new laminate but it definatelt is much better looking opposed to the old laminate.
  The head has yet to be started but fortunately wont be a necessity to begin the trip.