Comments on: Stainless steel metal edging for your laminate countertop – my #1 choice

By: atomicbowler-dave

atomicbowler-dave — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:23:54 +0000

This won’t likely be of much help for those needing ribbed edging, but for smooth edging search up TACO Metal Products Corp.
This is stainless stuff used widely on boats as a rubrail trim or edging, and TACO is the largest US supplier. Anywhere there is much marine work or new boat construction work done in the US there will be a wholesaler of this material not too far away. Comes in a number of widths and is usually available in 20 foot (sometimes 12 foot) sticks.
Hope this could help someone…
Dave

By: pam kueber

pam kueber — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:08:29 +0000

Thanks, Robin, for adding that find! I know there are a lot of readers in LA area who will be glad to have a local supplier, as shipping from NYMetals can be expensive. Hmmm. Anyone working with a place like this also should ask …. can they get you NYMetals, too?

By: Robin

Robin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:59:30 +0000

After looking around forever, I just found a place in Los Angeles (Culver City to be exact) that has several different options for edging in stock.

I got a ridged stainless steel outside edge, with a little aluminum cove piece for where the back splash meets the formica countertop.

They have a showroom where you can see samples. Each piece comes in 12 foot lengths and are around $2 a foot:

http://www.studiosupplier.com/aluminummoulding.html

By: Cindy

Cindy — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:32:12 +0000

Hey Jamie-

I’m in Boise and would be interested in splitted frieght cost w/ you. How do I get in touch with you?

By: Laurie

Laurie — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:51:41 +0000

I never read this post before, because we redid our kitchen in 2006. However, I’m somewhat bummed that we were unable to find this edging when we did ours! I called all over trying to find something like this, but everyone was so confused by what I was asking. You think this edging would be really popular in modern kitchen remodels. it’s awesome.

By: Tammera

Tammera — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:37:57 +0000

Hi and LOVE this site. I have a 50’s kitchen with pink and gold fleck laminate that is in very good condition. It is trimmed with the strainless steel edging which is also pretty nice. BUT, all curved edges and the center of the edging has a plastic insert that I would like to replace as it is chipped and broken. ANY ideas? I will post a pic if needed.
THANKS!

By: Jamie

Jamie — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:31:09 +0000

Any body here from Idaho or the Pacific NW that needs any of this edging? I need two uncut 12′ sticks but can’t afford it with freight costs. Would love to split it with you.

Thanks

By: Pam Kueber

Pam Kueber — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:55:42 +0000

Milster, it’s not that I ‘don’t recommend’ another edging…I just haven’t researched this more expansively yet. In fact, some readers have recently sent more resources – such as Outwater Plastics. But I am up to my eyeballs in other things right now…Pam

By: Milster

Milster — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:49:05 +0000

Thanks Pam, I’ll keep that all in mind. I may actually be reconsidering now and am thinking about using polished aluminum in order to get the exact measurements and cuts I need for my countertops and backsplash pieces and based on what my countertop man is able to feel he can do and do very well. He seems more comfortable with the thought of aluminum so we’ll see. It’s definitely all a big learning process for a novice like me!. And, I know what you mean about making sure I get the excact sizes I need as I don’t want to have to “piecework” anything and as much money as we’ve already spent, I don’t want it to look “rigged” in the end. I’m still weighing all my options.

NY Metals definitely rocks in their customer service though and even if I may not be able to get all my trim from them they still get an A+ from me!

By: Pam Kueber

Pam Kueber — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:22:28 +0000

Milster, thanks for adding this info – and I am glad to hear that NY Metals also is being very helpful to you – as was my experience. I’ll also say – that before you have them cut down the edging to save on shipping cost, make super sure you understand your project. It is really really nice to have complete spans along your cabinet lengths and around any outside corners. You can cut-and-match at inside corners. The $150 shipping fee, while it sounds steep, reflects the cost of the only (I think) carrier who will ship/handle 12′ lengths. Finally, I recall that the shipping was handled very well. Literally every piece of edging came fitted along a ‘block’ that ensured it was not damaged in shipping. Each piece also has a protective piece of sticky blue plastic on it to prevent it from being dinged. This stuff is NICE!