I have a laundry room dilemma. From one corner of the room I?m coming 3 inches off the end wall. From there is a 27 inch washer, then a 27 inch dryer, finally a 36 inch sink base. The sink base is located flush to the back wall the washer dryer stand proud of the sink base by 3 inches (back wall spacing.) The washer and dryer are Kenmore/Frigidaire front load-front control models and I would like to mount them under a continuous countertop from the sink base to the wall. The contractor doing my remodel had never done this type of installation before and refused to attempt the install. I ?m left to do the work.
I am running a cleat along the back wall and along the side by the washer. The counter top needs to span the 54 inches from the cleat to the sink base. What are my options? I?m open to a variety of countertop materials. I was originally planning on laminate. It is clear a 3/4 ply base is not going to do it. Any thoughts or experience? I?ve seen this type of installation in advertising media and on the vendor sites, but have never had a close encounter with a real installation. Thanks for any help. Dan in San Diego.