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A few questions about CP coverings. [Laminate + Acrylic Plastic]

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Sir Auros:

Ok, Lowes has Duraplex brand acrylic plastic in a 30x60" sheet (my CP is going to be around 50"), and the guy told me that they would put in as many cuts as I needed. The thickness is only .80" instead of the .125" I was originally looking for to go on top of my 5/8" thick plywood.

Should it be ok having the store cut the plastic?

Is it going to be too thin?

On the subject of control panel coverings, they had no black laminate there, and what they did have came in large, thick sheets and were $45 each. Countertop laminates seem thicker than I need. I was thinking more like the kind that's used on most ready to assemble furniture. Should I see if a cabinet maker has some, or another building supply store, or should I try to paint the wood until I can't see the grain?

leapinlew:

They aren't going to cut it like how you want (if they cut it at all)

If somehow they will cut all the holes for you - have them do it before you pay for it.

Sir Auros:

I was talking about just the cuts, not drilling the holes. I doubt they'd drill the holes, but I was asking him about cutting the sheet to fit.

It's a moot point if that's not a good brand of covering or too thin, though.

leapinlew:


--- Quote from: Sir Auros on July 11, 2007, 06:57:34 pm ---The thickness is only .80" instead of the .125" I was originally looking for to go on top of my 5/8" thick plywood.

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I assume you meant .08. If they'll cut it for you (which I still doubt they'll do) - cut it. Adjust your t-molding to hang below the plywood for any overhang. I've used that thickness of plexi and it turned out fine.

Sir Auros:

Yeah, stupid decimals, my bad.

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