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Metal kitchen countertop edging provides and authentic look for a midcentury, vintage or retro kitchen. On this page, I outline where to find this kind of edging, which is meant to edge laminate — Formica, Wilsonart, etc. — countertops like they did in the 1940s, 1950s, and earlier. I point to examples from readers’ actual kitchen projects… I show a video of my own steel-edge kitchen countertop… and I point you to historic references. All with the goal: To help you decide which style of metal edging you might prefer and to help make it easier for you to find it.&nbsp;&nbsp;Note, while I initially tried to spotlight original manufacturers, it often proved difficult from looking at the websites to tell who makes what and who sells who what makes. So, there’s a mix of both manufacturers and distributors — shop around!U-shaped snap-on stainless steel countertop edging is my favorite — I used it in my kitchen remodel. To do my countertops we used three different pieces — (1) a snap-on countertop edge, (2) a “cove” molding to connect the countertop with the backsplash, and (3) a smaller snap-on top edge of the backsplash.The only source that I know of for this stainless steel edging is &gt;&gt; New York Metals &lt;&lt;.&nbsp; Note: For stainless steel, go straight to the pieces named “SS”-followed by a number. My husband gets huge credit for discovering New York Metals.&nbsp; They have been making this edging for decades. 10+ years now into my kitchen, this edging is looking as great as the day it went in!Our go-to kitchen sink also has a metal edge — the Kohler Delafield with metal “hudee” ringI have heard from some readers in the past that local stores may carry some of these products. If you can find stock locally, you may save a lot on shipping, as this stuff often ships in 12′ lengths — oversized and a potentially relatively high shipping charge. I have no research on unique local retailers — this may be determined by local and regional preference. If you have the time to do your research locally, you may be able to save money on shipping.Above: Laminate companies now make metal-look laminates that you can potentially use for counter top edging. Like Christine did in her kitchen, above.And, Anna used auto body molding trim for her counter edging.On this question, I refer you to consult with the professionals and/or manufacturers who are selling you the edging.&nbsp;Comments are closed.&nbsp;16 commentsDoes anyone know where to buy the aluminum molding/trim that is at the back of the countertop, the stuff that you put between the counter and backsplash? When I look at Eagle Mouldings, everything is quite big for the back of the countertop. I’m wondering if I even have the right term!Need 72′ of the metal retro trim..need price &amp; availability asap.Wondering if in all your searches that you found any copper/copper colored trim for countertops? I just got some vintage copper pulls and love the idea of a metal edge on the countertop but was thinking of trying to match the pulls I just got. Any suggestions are welcome!Also, love your site! Lots of information I have not found anywhere else.Dang, it’d probably be cheaper to fly in to LaGuardia and pick up the single stick of trim I need than to get it shipped! I was sure hoping you would have more sources for the stainless because that’s the one big detail holding up finishing my pink bathroom. Thanks for the update though, Pam.Hi Pam,On your stainless steel counter top edging video, it would have been so much more helpful if your hubby had zeroed in some how with close up shots of those corners!Thank you Pam; this was timely since I’ll be tackling my kitchen counters in a week or two. I had no idea Home Depot may have something that will work for trim.I have a question, not specifically about metal trim. My salvaged kitchen cabinets have gold sparkle Formica in adequate condition, but…The sink hole is too large for my NOS GE turquoise kitchen sink (bought through a link Pam posted; eternal gratitude!)Has anyone tried to patch an over-large sink hole? I have some extra laminate from a broken piece of countertop; I wonder if there isn’t a way to sister in some plywood along the one side of the sink hole and cut and patch the sparkle formica.I hate to discard or cover over the counter top entirely; the laminate is a bit worn but still acceptable to my loving eyes, but the sink is non-negotiable. It goes in.If anyone has messed around with doing something like this to save a counter top, I’d love to hear about it.New York Metals is a great place to stop if you’re visiting NYC and flying in and out of LaGuardia (they are located very close to LaGuardia). I was in NYC on business and called ahead to order trim for my office remodel. They packaged and boxed it up for me (very well, it was hard to unpack) and I took it as checked luggage on my flight home! It certainly saved on shipping, and since I was in NYC, anyway, bada bing, bada boom!This site hands down, has the best reference to help me honor the distinctive features in my 1952 built house! I was struggling with removing the red countertops (with 12” backsplash the previous owners painted) because they are original and the stainless edging covered in paint ?. This has given me the confidence to find an alternate arborite to replace the damaged countertop and edging, which I love, and still remain true to the spirit of my home. I will def submit before/after pics as soon as I find a aqua with a hint of red that will look original. Please keep up the good work and sharing information like this! BTW- the photo on the original post could have been taken in my home ♥️ So excited to start!!

Metal kitchen countertop edging provides and authentic look for a midcentury, vintage or retro kitchen. On this page, I outline where to find this kind of edging, which is meant to edge laminate — Formica, Wilsonart, etc. — countertops like they did in the 1940s, 1950s, and earlier. I point to examples from readers’ actual kitchen projects… I show a video of my own steel-edge kitchen countertop… and I point you to historic references. All with the goal: To help you decide which style of metal edging you might prefer and to help make it easier for you to find it.&nbsp;&nbsp;Note, while I...

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