[Rrs711]

We have a countertop in the kitchen that currently ends and is faced with a short wall, framed and drywalled. We would like replace that with a waterfall end. I get that that normally the two would have mitered ends and meet nicely at the corner, and that in this case, there would be seam visible on the top surface.

I've had several contractors tell me they can do it that way. I had one contractor say no way, it would never work.

I've attached pics of the ends. I've scraped away the patching material to show that the countertop extends all the way to where the wall starts (uneven because the backside wall is thicker than the front for some reason). We would face this with a matching solid surface slab, 39x39. While this countertop is white, we have an island that is black, and would considering using that color on the waterfall, thereby providing an "excuse," if you will, for the seam.


Thoughts?

 

[Nealtw]

Have you thought about just rebuilding the wall and let them to a flat join on top .

 

[Rrs711]

I think we're talking the same thing. We demo the wall all the way back to reveal the side of the cabinet base. Then we face with the slab of solid surface. If the edge of the counter is clean se should have a decent seam.

 

[Nealtw]

I think we're talking the same thing. We demo the wall all the way back to reveal the side of the cabinet base. Then we face with the slab of solid surface. If the edge of the counter is clean se should have a decent seam.

Like the one on the right.

 

[3onthetree]

Using a different color on the side defeats the whole purpose of the waterfall look. When you have a minimalist design, the details stand out even more. You will have a seam at the top, especially considering you probably can't match the existing slab.

To work with what you have, my intial thought is to leave a reveal (same width as around doors/drawers) and then go crazy with any color end panel. It may require some finishing of the existing slab edge to get it straight/clean and a solid piece, preferable color-throughout material (PVC?) to keep the reveal only 1/8" deep or so.

 

[Rrs711]

I think we're talking the same thing. We demo the wall all the way back to reveal the side of the cabinet base. Then we face with the slab of solid surface. If the edge of the counter is clean se should have a decent seam.

Like the one on the right.

Exactly

 

[Rrs711]

To work with what you have, my intial thought is to leave a reveal (same width as around doors/drawers) and then go crazy with any color end panel. It may require some finishing of the existing slab edge to get it straight/clean and a solid piece, preferable color-throughout material (PVC?) to keep the reveal only 1/8" deep or so.

Interesting. I'll present this to the contractor.

 

[Mystriss]

I'd do a stripe of an accent color then do the thicker waterfall in the best match you can find to the original.