We are putting in granite tile on the kitchen counter, and since the tiles are large, I would like to use a wood trim on the edges, stained to match the floor. My question, is that we were told to use screws, not nails, when attaching plywood to the existing counter, but since we aren't doing that process on the edges, will a strong construction glue work to attach the trim? I hate to have nail marks, then try to fill it in to match the stain, or worse yet, large screw heads. I found a professional grade glue, contractors strength, says it will grab and hold anything...
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I've done a couple tiled counter tops for family members, non in a mobile home but I've always made my own edge trim out of oak. Bought some 1x2s oak boards and cut to size and routed a decorative edge on it. I always use trim screws to attach it and then fill the holes with wood putty and stain and poly it. Trim screws have a very tiny head, just bigger then a finish nail head. I would not trust just glue.
Also make sure you use caulk between the tile and trim and not grout. Always caulk anywhere two different planes meet.
Also make sure you use caulk between the tile and trim and not grout. Always caulk anywhere two different planes meet.
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What is the edge of the couter made of?? If it's wood I would think construction adhestive would work. You would need to clamp it somehow as it won't stay by itself. When I did mine, I put construction adhesive (comes in a tube like caulk) on the trim and nailed it with a brad nailer. I nail gun works really good on these types of projects.
What is the edge of the couter made of?? If it's wood I would think construction adhestive would work. You would need to clamp it somehow as it won't stay by itself. When I did mine, I put construction adhesive (comes in a tube like caulk) on the trim and nailed it with a brad nailer. I nail gun works really good on these types of projects.
We made and attached wood trim to our new laminate countertops, as the store wanted a fortune to provide that service for us, and didn't have the profile or wood type we wanted, anyway. We used 3/4" thick by 1.5" high jatoba, screwed to the countertop substrate, with caulking between the edge of the countertop and trim. We then plugged the holes with a contrasting wood. It's basically the same as what ponch did, except we used hardwood plugs to cover the screw holes. I can provide some pictures later. Greg's option looks good, too.
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