Seaulayter
Member
We had the same issue and started a thread to see if anyone else had this issue. I could not find clear corner guards but I did find these in brown. I used the 3M Command strips to attach them upside to the corners. Using the 3M Command strips allows you to remove them when you want. I know you’re thinking that the brown really stands out, but after awhile the brown does not really bother you as much as your head connecting with the sharp corner.
Here is the URL that I ordered them from.
http://www.onestepahead.com/catalog/search.jsp?N=0&Nty=1&Ntk=Def&Ntx=mode%20matchpartialmax&Ntt=09743
Here is the URL that I ordered them from.
http://www.onestepahead.com/catalog/search.jsp?N=0&Nty=1&Ntk=Def&Ntx=mode%20matchpartialmax&Ntt=09743
2010augusta
Well-known member
Sand-paper and a small amount of stain, if the cabinets are solid lumber.
Same if you are talking about the countertop, just sand the corner of the solid surface down to a better shape, and the fine sand/polish to bring back the finish.
Same if you are talking about the countertop, just sand the corner of the solid surface down to a better shape, and the fine sand/polish to bring back the finish.
Seaulayter
Member
2010augusta on the 2008 3055RL the trim on the cabinets’ appears to be covered with wood grain vinyl. I would be reluctant to round & sand the corners if the trim in a composite material covered with vinyl.
2010augusta
Well-known member
Sorry, I thought the Big horns had solid lumber like the landmarks.
Ray LeTourneau
Senior Member - Past Moderator
The Bighorns do have solid lumber doors and stiles and framing same as the Landmark. The only thing that's mdf is the end piece on the wall cabinets. I'm thinking jane08 is referring to either the cabinet doors or the corner board going up the stairs. All of the corners on this wood is very sharp. We found clear 1/2" plastic corner trim in 8ft. lengths at Home Depot. It has adhesive on it with strips of paper to be removed before installing. We lightly sanded some of the doors and touched up with neutral stain.
Seaulayter
Member
On my 2008 3055RL the kitchen cabinets are a L-shape configuration over the sink and have 90° very sharp corners as you can see in PIC-1. I believe the trim is a composite material covered with wood grain vinyl that simulates wood trim. This is why I was reluctant to round & sand these corners. Instead I’ve covered the two corners with soft rubber corner guards that I found on the Internet as seen in PIC-2. I affixed them to the corners upside down by using the 3M Command removable adhesive strips. I wasn’t able to find clear corner guards, which would have been my first choice. Even though they are brown and not clear, they certainly provide protection for your head when you come in contact with one of these sharp corners.
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Ray LeTourneau
Senior Member - Past Moderator
seaulayter, I see your point. Pun intended
. It looks like you could remove the vinyl wrapped trim and replace with real oak trim which would allow you to round the corners and finish with stain. It might cost a few bucks for the molding but would present a more "custom" look. This is, of course, assuming you have access to a miter box or saw. Our 3400 has the same trim as yours above the stove but our upper cabinet has a different end piece.
. It looks like you could remove the vinyl wrapped trim and replace with real oak trim which would allow you to round the corners and finish with stain. It might cost a few bucks for the molding but would present a more "custom" look. This is, of course, assuming you have access to a miter box or saw. Our 3400 has the same trim as yours above the stove but our upper cabinet has a different end piece.routzahnjl
Member
Re: Thank You!
we are new also . what type counter top do you have? If it is like ours there is not much you can do. Hope others have been more help
we are new also . what type counter top do you have? If it is like ours there is not much you can do. Hope others have been more help
jimtoo
Moderator
Re: Thank You!
Hi routzahnjl,
Welcome to the Heartland Owners Forum and to the family. We have a great bunch of people here with lots of information and all willing to share their knowledge if needed.
The post you have replied to is over 2 years old, so you will probably not get a reply back. I think all of the counters now are of a material similar to Corian. Don't remember the name right now,,, senior moment.
On our 2008 the corners are not sharp, are you having a problem with yours?
Enjoy the forum.
Jim M
Hi routzahnjl,
Welcome to the Heartland Owners Forum and to the family. We have a great bunch of people here with lots of information and all willing to share their knowledge if needed.
The post you have replied to is over 2 years old, so you will probably not get a reply back. I think all of the counters now are of a material similar to Corian. Don't remember the name right now,,, senior moment.
On our 2008 the corners are not sharp, are you having a problem with yours?
Enjoy the forum.
Jim M
