Custom Mahogany Office Counter Installation

I posted an earlier entry concerning a custom counter I was creating for a customer. below I have posted some pictures of the finished product. For a look at the construction of this counter you can follow this link:

http://johnmarkpower.blogspot.com/2010/02/built-in-custom-mahogany-office-counter.html


Here are two photos of the finished counter in my shop.
This is a photo of the office space before the counter was installed.

Here is the same view with the new counter installed. Another view of the new counter.

A third view of the new counter. Below the counter you can see the braces I put in for support.

Built in Custom Mahogany Office Counter

On occasion, I am asked to build custom counters. The counter I am currently working on is for a reception area of an office. the counter is made from MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) faced with a Mahogany veneer. The Counter will replace two existing counters and connect to two sliding windows which separate the office from the waiting room.

Below are some photos detailing the construction of this counter. I will post a photo of the counter once it has been installed.

In this first photo the counter (upside down) is being laminated to a second piece of MDF that will make the overall thickness 1.5 inches.

A photo of the counter (right side up) cut to shape.

In this photo a half round or bull nose molding is being applied to the edges of the counter to give the counter a look of solid Mahogany and also to round any sharp edges.

A photo of the counter with the molding applied and ready for staining.

A photo of the counter stained. The color will be much lighter once the finish is applied.