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Tweaked:

I am considering laminating the outside of my upcoming project but know virtually nothing about laminates.

What are some laminates you have used and your thoughts on them?  Where did you find the best deals on the materials?  What are some alternatives to laminating?

DrewKaree:


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Silly putty or post-it notes.  I'd go with the silly putty, that way, if you drop it, it might bounce.   ;D ;D ;D

Seriously though, a solid plain color will be cheapest (think black or white) with more "wow" looking patterns/colors going up in price.  If you are going to work it with a machine, make sure you get carbide tipped bits.  If you are going to try to cut it with a utility knife, opt to paint your cabinet instead  ;)

NIVO:

Menards has some from Wilson Art you can order(they dont carry black in stock) A sheet of 30" x 96"  was quoted to me at $41.80 not including tax.

MonitorGuru:

Menards carries Wilson Art and Formica (yes thats a brand, not a material...like Kleenex ;) ) and a couple others.  They have a large number of take home samples.

If you don't have Menards, of course Lowes and Home Depot will have it too, just more expensive.  Home Depot sometimes has damaged ones that might work too (for a small discount)


I'd stick with something basic, either plain solid color or a basic woodgrain one (but probably not butcher block  :P )  

Remember, the laminate is about 1/16" thick, so it will make your cabinet wider, though most Tmolding I've found actually is a bit over 3/4" wide so be sure to route the channel AFTER you apply to laminate to ensure the molding is centered over the whole side.



DrewKaree:


--- Quote from: MonitorGuru on August 17, 2004, 10:52:05 pm ---Menards carries Wilson Art and Formica (yes thats a brand, not a material...like Kleenex ;) ) and a couple others.  They have a large number of take home samples.
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I also remembered...Wilson Art will mail you however many samples you want, just go to their website and browse...click...enter address...bingo.  Instant samples brought to your doorstep

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