How to build curved cabinetry for pizza oven counter?

bow2021

Hi there,

looking at building a countertop in my courtyard to place our Gozney arc pizza oven on. Going to build from timber and covering with cement board and most likely going to tile or possibly use battens. I’ve used mdf as bottom plate when framing a office desk I made for the study but I’m thinking this would be a terrible idea outdoors, what other way could I curve cabinetry outdoor where it’s open to the elements?

thanks. 

JacobZ

Hi @bow2021,

Instead of using MDF like you have in the past, which would not stand up to any water, I'd suggest using plywood in the same fashion, and coating it with a sealer such as exterior paint or varnish.

MDF is much more susceptible to swelling from moisture or direct contact with water than plywood is. As long as it is well sealed, you shouldn't have any issues with moisture getting inside.

If it is in direct contact with a concrete slab or masonry surface, you should also consider protecting the bottom edge with plascourse like you would with a standard bottom plate on concrete.

Let me know what you think and if you have further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Jacob