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Several readers have asked me how to install the stainless steel countertop edging from New York Metals. In this post, I’ll take you step-by-step through the process that we used to install the metal edging in my kitchen. I had my countertops laminated by an outfit recommended by by contractor. They made all the countertops [...]
Many thanks to Whitney, who just tipped me that Wilsonart has introduced 11 new colors of boomerang laminate. There now are a total of 14 colorways — the most of any manufacturer. I am quite liking the “butterscotch” above — looks like you could use this in a kitchen with yellow kitchen cabinets. There is [...]
Update: Almost all of these designs are now discontinued. See my up-to-date stories on all retro laminates here: Kitchen/Countertops Category. UPDATE (Oct 2011): Click over to –> this story to get an update on all three sources for boomerang laminate. The countertops I removed from the two vanities in my 1951 bathrooms were [...]
These are new from Formica. Both look like they could swing either “warm” or “cool” – that is, work across the spectrum from reds (and pinks) to blues. I really like the Linen – a very typical look for the 50s — Hey, Formica, can we have it in green, blue, pink and yellow?!: And, [...]
These are sure a blast from the past: Glass combination trivets and cutting boards that are installed directly into your kitchen countertop. Yes: with metal rim aka Hudee ring. I think that these built-in cutting boards were all the rage in the 1970s, because there was one in our 1975 countertop, to the left of the sink. I’m not sure [...]
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I need speed and up-time — so I use WP Engine
here is a link to my VCT floor. It is probably more colorful than most people could live with but we love it. http://dallasdesignconspiracy.blogspot.com/2009/08/retro-living-areas.html
Also, there are some fun books on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Inspiring-Interiors-Armstrong-1950s-Eugene/dp/0764304585/ref=cm_cmu_pg__header
very cool, tara! yes, the two armstrong books are favorites of mine and #1 and #2 in my pamazon store/reading list: http://retrorenovation.com/pamazon/
I am very interested in your vinyl called “Basket weave K-83″ I think.
I can’t read the very small print and it won’t enlarge for me. Can you send me some information. We are hoping this is sheet vinyl. It’s very unique and I love it.
Please send me the cost and where can I buy it?
We do have a General Contractors license in California and our order is for a re-model in a residential kitchen. Waiting anxiously to hear from you.
Thanks for your time.
carol, i don’t sell these. these are designs from a vintage catalog -