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cleaning black laminate
GoPodular.com:
There are black laminates that don't show smudge marks (ours doesn't). Go to a lumberyard that sells it and ask to check out their stock. You can also go to a cabinet shop and check out their chips they have.
If you were just doing a panel, the cabinet shop thing is a great way to go. They usually have "drop" pieces they'd give you cheap (or free). It just depends on if they have the color you want.
The "watch the rag" comment is soooo valid. When I did countertops, a guy wiped down a counter while smoking and it lit up the rag. It was a remodel job and he ran it outside... dropping flaming pieces of rag all over the carpet in two rooms. :cry:
arzoo:
--- Quote from: GoPodular.com on May 12, 2006, 10:30:28 am ---There are black laminates that don't show smudge marks (ours doesn't). Go to a lumberyard that sells it and ask to check out their stock. You can also go to a cabinet shop and check out their chips they have.
If you were just doing a panel, the cabinet shop thing is a great way to go. They usually have "drop" pieces they'd give you cheap (or free). It just depends on if they have the color you want.
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In my case, the black laminate I selected had a very cool dimpled texture and I had no choice but to buy a full sheet from a cabinet shop. From the sample chip, it didn
Xam:
The problem with a smooth surface is it tends to show everything. It is the reason your vinyl floors are all dimply. Black or white do tend to show more of what is there...but even the other colors do it...just does not show as bad. A laminate with a marble or granite appearance will hide it even better.
As far as cleaning...ummm...just don't touch it...LOL!
No really...I don't know. On my car I use a product called Acrysol. It cleans grease, adhesives, etc and is safe for most plastics and some paints (not latex). It may help if the spots you have are due to some kinda residue. As with any new cleaner...test a small area in a non-conspicuous place before going gung-ho with it.
Xam
nyconx:
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Capthowdy:
Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar!
That stuff will clean your windows, your laminate, your coffee pots, your colon, and you could throw a couple of teaspoons in your pets bowl of water to promote healthy digestion.
It also leaves NO streaks.
:notworthy: Braggs!