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Formica faced Ply

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  • 17-11-2013 4:44pm
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    Donie75
    Registered Users Posts: 1,107 ✭✭✭


    Hi, I'm doing a project to replace a folding work top on a boat.
    The work top is 20mm thick, made of plywood with a wood effect Formica top and bottom, i.e. Double-faced.
    The plywood in the middle of the sandwich has rotted and needs to be replaced. Is this material available off the shelf or do I need to buy a sheet of 16 or 18mm ply and stick on a Formica veneer?
    Also, can anyone recommend somewhere to buy the stuff?

    Thanks...

    D


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    clacks
    Registered Users Posts: 203 ✭✭clacks


    Don't think you'll get laminated sheet like that off the shelf to be honest. Noyeks should have both plywood and laminate and you can bond it yourself handily enough . You'll presumably Need 18mm marine ply for a boat and a cheap balancer laminate for the back to stop it warping.
    Donie75 wrote: »
    Hi, I'm doing a project to replace a folding work top on a boat.
    The work top is 20mm thick, made of plywood with a wood effect Formica top and bottom, i.e. Double-faced.
    The plywood in the middle of the sandwich has rotted and needs to be replaced. Is this material available off the shelf or do I need to buy a sheet of 16 or 18mm ply and stick on a Formica veneer?
    Also, can anyone recommend somewhere to buy the stuff?

    Thanks...

    D


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    fergal.b
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,320 Mod ✭✭✭✭fergal.b


    Hi Donie you could also stain the plywood to match what you have then give it a few coats of epoxy this will leave it well sealed and after a bit of fine sanding it will feel the same as formica, you can also get a mahogany veneered plywood that would look great but it's not cheep :eek: http://www.wallerwickham.ie/csd/marine_plywood.php




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    North West
    Registered Users Posts: 439 ✭✭North West


    Hi
    Check out builders suppliers for one of the following products, I reckon this would solve your problem.
    BFORM MDO 2440 X 1220 X 18MM
    XTRAFORM 2440 X 1220 X 18MM
    WISAFORM MDO 2440 X 1220 X 18MM
    POURFORM 2440 X 1220 X 18MM
    These sheets are used for formwork outside door use shuttering etc.
    NW


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