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Main => Woodworking => Topic started by: JamesRIves on October 07, 2017, 01:58:10 pm
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Hi everyone,
I just finished up the woodwork on an old cabinet, and now I'm exploring surfacing alternatives. I don't want to use paint. Formica is an option, but I'm really attempting to find something just a bit thinner that can be put down in a single piece trimmed to fit with an Xacto versus a router. The idea surface would be a bit thicker than standard vinyl, but not as thick as standard formica or other typical laminates.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Jim
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I've heard good things about this matte black vinyl...
https://www.thisoldgame.com/vinyl
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Looks like an option -- but is that particular vinyl thicker than traditional vinyls? The webpage says it's 3.5 millimeters in thickness, but I have to be honest (showing my ignorance here) -- I'm not certain how thick this would be in comparison to "typical" vinyl, car wrap, contact paper, etc.?
Ideally, I'm looking for something with just a bit of rigidity to it -- but not nearly as rigid as formica.
Jim
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I've heard good things about this matte black vinyl...
https://www.thisoldgame.com/vinyl (https://www.thisoldgame.com/vinyl)
Hmm... That looks interesting but the pictures on the website don't really show much. Has anyone used this and what is your feedback on it? Any pics?
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Looks like an option -- but is that particular vinyl thicker than traditional vinyls? The webpage says it's 3.5 millimeters in thickness, but I have to be honest (showing my ignorance here) -- I'm not certain how thick this would be in comparison to "typical" vinyl, car wrap, contact paper, etc.?
Ideally, I'm looking for something with just a bit of rigidity to it -- but not nearly as rigid as formica.
Jim
Other collectors have sworn by it.
Try looking up ABS sheets
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Looks like an option -- but is that particular vinyl thicker than traditional vinyls? The webpage says it's 3.5 millimeters in thickness, but I have to be honest (showing my ignorance here) -- I'm not certain how thick this would be in comparison to "typical" vinyl, car wrap, contact paper, etc.?
Ideally, I'm looking for something with just a bit of rigidity to it -- but not nearly as rigid as formica.
Jim
Other collectors have sworn by it.
Try looking up ABS sheets
ABS is easy to work with and could be cut with a knife but it's just as thick as laminate.