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Thread: Kitchen benchtops
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12th October 2005, 04:24 PM #1
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Kitchen benchtops
Hi all, I have older laminate over chipboard benchtops in the kitchen that are looking a bit worse for wear and a horrible colour. In looking to replace them i saw on a bhg website about covering over with laminex panels. Problem is i can't find anyone in NZ who will sell it to non tradies. Is it a trade only product?
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12th October 2005, 05:55 PM #2
Not in Australia. Have a look at this site - they may be able to direct you to someone.
http://www.formica.co.nz/product-info.aspx?product=24
TravSome days we are the flies; some days we are the windscreen
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12th October 2005, 09:01 PM #3
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Cheers Trav. I have sent them an email and hopefully they can tell me where I can purchase.
If I have to buy complete new laminate over chipboard tops, what is the best way to cut them? Run 9 tenths through from the bottom with a skill saw then finish off with a laminate trimmer in the router? What about the masons mitre?
cheers
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13th October 2005, 10:04 AM #4
They should sell the laminate in big sheets. Normally you can just score and snap, leaving a bit over that you trip with a laminate trimmer. I can't see why they would make you buy it already fixed to chipboard.
TravSome days we are the flies; some days we are the windscreen
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13th October 2005, 06:56 PM #5
Some of the laminate is thin and flexible for the rounded edge chipboard, I think it is something of a black art fixing it without the right equipment.
Stupidity kills. Absolute stupidity kills absolutely.
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