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Goz:
formica is a hard sheet laminate used for counter tops, etc.

 You can get it at Home Depot, Lowes, etc...

 Home Depot carries the 'Wilson Art' brand and is typically solid colors and at Lowes you get another brand but they have solid colors and marbled patterns if memory serves me.

Hope this helps.

BTW the Happs pica vinyl is much wider than the parts express stuff and will cover most cabinets. If they still have the Black Pica Vinyl on sale for 2.18 per foot, it is a decent way to go.

-Goz

spidermonkey:
My friend did a cab using undercoating in a spray can. *DO NOT* buy the rubberized kind because it never dries completly. Just buy the regular spray undercoating. Allow it to dry for whatever period of time that the directions on the can recommend and then spray on a top coat of satin black spray paint (or any color for that matter) The result is a textured finish that looks pretty nice. The best part is that you don't have to do any sanding beforehand. Remember, make sure you buy spray undercoating that IS NOT the rubberized type otherwise you'll have a big mess that will never dry and also won't allow the spraypainted topcoat to adhere. I still think laminate looks best but if you want a cheap solution that doesn't require much prep work then this might be your answer.  

steve_pss:
The main reason against laminate is that I already have 3/4" T-Molding on hand. I would think I use that with Formica the T-molding will overhang. I suppose I could set the slot to slightly accomadate for this..

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