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Post by davek on Aug 13, 2015 17:52:37 GMT -8
I need to replace the masonite backed formica counter top in my trailer. Has anyone laminated masonite and formica? Would love to here some tips on what kind of glue to use etc etc. Thanks Dave   |
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Post by RinTin on Aug 14, 2015 9:08:35 GMT -8
davek,
If you plan to re-use the old 1/4" Masonite substrate, prepare it by cleaning all the goop off and scuffing the entire surface with a belt sander using 60 or 80 grit sandpaper.
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Post by vikx on Aug 14, 2015 21:20:39 GMT -8
I use good quality 3/16" plywood as a backer and Contact Cement to glue the Formica to that. Have had very good luck with it. Masonite available today isn't as "tough" as it used to be. I never thought about Masonite as a base. Let us know if you go with that...
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Post by mobiltec on Aug 28, 2015 10:40:49 GMT -8
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Post by gina on Sept 7, 2015 3:26:58 GMT -8
as a kitchen designer and installer, I would use a good quality plywood instead of Masonite. 3M has a great spray contact glue...available at HD or Lowes, its caledl Spray 90 _(green can) Spay both surfaces, let tack, repeat with a 2nd coat, let tack, and apply,(I trim with a roller bearing flush cutting router bit, but if you're using 1/4" ply, make sure bit will ride on the edge of the plywood and still cut the formica. You can sand the edge down with a belt sander IF you are careful... make sure belt direction is pulling formica towards plywood or you may damage the laminate of tear it off.
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Post by davek on Sept 7, 2015 19:16:40 GMT -8
as a kitchen designer and installer, I would use a good quality plywood instead of Masonite. 3M has a great spray contact glue...available at HD or Lowes, its caledl Spray 90 _(green can) Spay both surfaces, let tack, repeat with a 2nd coat, let tack, and apply,(I trim with a roller bearing flush cutting router bit, but if you're using 1/4" ply, make sure bit will ride on the edge of the plywood and still cut the formica. You can sand the edge down with a belt sander IF you are careful... make sure belt direction is pulling formica towards plywood or you may damage the laminate of tear it off. That is exactly what I did. Worked out great. Here it is not yet attached to the cabnit.  |
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Post by gary350 on Sept 29, 2015 19:18:05 GMT -8
I just did one. Be sure to use plenty of contact cement on both parts.  |
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Post by mobiltec on Oct 2, 2015 16:48:37 GMT -8
I just did one. Be sure to use plenty of contact cement on both parts. GARY is right. I never use the spray on type. I always roll it on. Of course I have some videos covering this subject if any of you are interested. |
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