CBD's Bepler Custom Counter Top Page

Here is a large thick copper island counter top cover I made for a client named Mark Bepler in Wilsonville Oregon. He had read how copper kills germs 10 times faster than on a dry stainless steel sheet metal surface. He made this oak plywood counter top to fit over their kitchen island after exploring different options with me. He made it to cover the granite tile island they had, and to extend the top a few more inches out past the shorter ends. I also recommended that he have all 4 of the corners chopped off at 45 degree angles, so there is less problem with people getting hurt on those corners.

I had contracted to cover this sheet of oak plywood with 24oz copper for $800, but when picking up the 4' x 8' sheet for this project, I found out that the copper prices had dropped again about $2 per pound (2/07), so I got a thicker sheet of 32oz copper for better dent resistance. The whole sheet of copper was 64lb. After installed it weighs over 100lb with the oak plywood.

I had to weigh this down while the expanding polyurethane glue set, so this has a more solid feel and not seem hollow under the copper. This also helps keep it nice and flat. I hammered, filed, and sanded the edges of the corners, so there were no sharp edges exposed.

I was told they had set a hot pot directly on the copper and the heat had expanded the copper under the pot popping it loose in that round spot leaving a slight bubble look. I don't know what I could have done differently to keep this from happening to resist such forces. So it is wise to remember to use an insulating pad under a hot pot of food.
From: "bepler" <bepler@verizon.n*t>
Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2007

David:

Here's a couple shots of the countertop installed - and with several days of discoloration. It continues to look better with each passing day, and we're very pleased with it. Thanks again.

Mark

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