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jelloslug:
Ok, here is what I know about melamine:  it is used on "better" quality pre-fab furiniture because of it impact resistance and scrubability (if you have white shelves in your kitchen cabinets chances are they are melamine), it is usually preapplied by a wood product manufacture but some large cabinet maker can make up there own pieces (it commanly used for the insides, shelves, and backs of inexpensive, to moderate priced custom cabinets).  It usually applied to a better grade particle board so unfinished edges are still suseptable to water damage, but you can buy 3/4" strips that can be applyed with an iron for finishing cut edges.  From my personal experance it cuts well but will still soak up water, it had a nice smooth, hard surface, but formica is better.  Good for its price, but don't expect it to be a bullet proof as formica on plywood or MDF.

SNAAAKE:
WELL SAID JELLOSLUG ;D

you are right..its better quality particle board..not the cheap once..and the edging is the best..but molding is stilll better...good luck to anyone who is trying this wood ;D.it was real easy to work with...i finished my cab in like 2 weeks..

botez:

--- Quote ---I've been told that Melamine is a close second to MDF.
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1UP:

--- Quote ---One question: You mentioned putting the 3/4" strips of melamine and t-molding edges of the melamine.
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