Our list of suppliers for metal kitchen counter top edging continues to grow — with the addition of Eagle Moulding, a distributor in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Eagle Mouldings’ large inventory includes a two styles of aluminum counter top edgings, in a variety of sizes. Metal counter top edging is a very popular way to inject authentic vintage style into a retro kitchen. Eagle Moulding is the direct supplier to many furniture manufacturers and, in fact, I see at least one of these edgings explicitly mentioned over on the Bars & Booth moldings page.
Nosing around Eagle’s website (how fun am I on a Saturday night??) I also see they have “plain face nosing”. Go nose around — I bet you’re just like me and think there is no better way to waste time than to surf through a few hundred varieties of metal trim to imagine potential uses.
For example, Thor: Wouldn’t the coves above also work for our retro countertop installations???? And, this is off-topic, but before I die, I really want some slat wall.
Prices are not listed on the website — you can call or email RetroTrims.com with your enquiries. But prices are no big secret, Thor sent me the price list and as an example, the 1-1/4″ tee molding (bottom row) is just over $14 for a 12′ length. The next size up, the 1-1/2″ aluminum countertop edging is about $27 for 12′. There is no minimum $100 order — you can just order what you need.
I also like that the webpage shows us how tee moldings work. Above, left: You cut out the notch to make a bend… and center and right: You need a “wing cutter” to cut into your countertop edge, then you fit the tee in the groove. Thanks to an unidentified reader — who must live near Eagle Mouldings — who told one of the new owners of the company, Thor Smith, about the blog. Now, Thor is an advertiser — over in the right-hand column with a special page just for these retro-style countertop edgings, RetroTrims.com. (This story was not part of the advertising deal.)
Mark- I am not sure where you would be shipping to, or the exact details of your request. $220 does seem pretty unreasonable. However, I do know that if you were pricing out shipping a 12′ piece of trim to your residence via long haul truck the freight would be quite high.
Usually you would have been given an option to have us cut the material down to 8′ or less and ship via FedEx as well.
If you are still looking for the part, please call me directly and I will do everything I can to make sure you are happy and satisfied.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thor Smith
763-493-2995
Hi can I get 13/16 aluminium t shaped retro table egde trim from the UK? Is there a suppliers over here?. Tried contacting you on your website.. But it won’t except. My phone number! Even with dialling code.. Hence doing it on here now
Hi, I need some help finding a replacement part. Can I send someone pictures to help determine what trim I need?
I found exactl ywhat I want on New York Metals. My material total is $150, but shipping is $175! Seemingly because I am residential rather than commercial. Any hints on where to find metal countertop edging and cove moulding with more reasonable shipping pricing?
Here’s my current research list, check the comments too >> https://retrorenovation.com/countertop-edges-metal-steel-aluminum-midcentury-vintage-retro-kitchen/
My recollection is that shipping costs can be high if the pieces are oversized….
We are planning to install the 1-1/2” flat t molding on our countertop. We were wondering how tight a radius it can be bent around? We have three 4” radius’s and one 1”radius.
Hi Frank, on questions like this it’s recommended to consult with the manufacturer/retailer. Good luck!