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Topic: Hight Gloss Formica |
Gabriel Aaron Wynne
From:
Johnson Valley, CA
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Posted 6 Oct 2004 9:02 am |
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| Does anyone know of a company that sells high gloss black Formica? I've looked at Lowes, Home Depot, and a couple of counter top shops, but I haven't been able to track down anyone who has a high gloss black. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! |
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Chris Schlotzhauer
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Colleyville, Tx. USA
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Posted 6 Oct 2004 10:26 am
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| Hey Aaron. I would like to know myself. I'm looking for a black sparkle mica for my new steel. |
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Bob Hoffnar
From:
Austin, Tx
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Posted 6 Oct 2004 10:46 am
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These are the guys you might want to check out:
Interlam, Inc.
4111 S.W. 47th Ave., Ste. 333
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314
Tel: 954-581-5882
Fax: 954-581-3274
E-Mail: info@interlam-arpa.com
Web Site: www.interlam-arpa.com
Contact: Karen Linton, Nettie Allen
High-pressure laminate, pre-finished veneer.
The have some amazing laminates.
I don't have there current catalog so I'm sure about the high gloss black.
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Bob
intonation help
[This message was edited by Bob Hoffnar on 06 October 2004 at 11:52 AM.] |
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Rick Collins
From:
Claremont , CA USA
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Posted 6 Oct 2004 10:53 am
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I don't have the answer to this either. 
I do know, that installers of Formica say that the reason they don't like gloss Formica for counter-tops is that it will show scratches much more easily than matte finish. A simulated granite pattern in gloss finish will not show the scratches as easily as a solid color.
If you cannot find a gloss black Formica, you might try getting a small sample of matte and see if it can be buffed to a gloss finish with a fine buffing compound and an orbital sander. I would bet that it can.
Good luck, Rick |
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Fred Jack
From:
Bastrop, Texas 78602
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Posted 6 Oct 2004 11:13 am
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Gabriel, Go to : www.wilsonart.com
Click #6, Wilsonart International-Products for Laminate Consumers
Click : The Standards
Click: page 9
Black- View details
Scroll down to Product Availability details and click " finish"
The first one is Gloss Black.
Good Luck! Regards, Fred They are located in Dallas or Ft Worth ... Dallas I think.[This message was edited by Fred Jack on 06 October 2004 at 12:15 PM.] |
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Donny Hinson
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Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 6 Oct 2004 1:54 pm
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| ...you might try getting a small sample of matte and see if it can be buffed to a gloss finish with a fine buffing compound and an orbital sander. |
Sorry, Rick, that definitely won't work! The color-coat and top-coat on Formica and Wilsonart Micarta are only a couple of thousandths of an inch thick, and though a really fine scratch or scuff might be buffed out, you can forget any serious buffing or compounding of these products. Been there, done that. I have seen the matte finishes top-coated with clear gloss (automotive lacquer), with good results, but it tends to chip and scratch pretty easily. The gloss black finishes look great, but they show every fingerprint, scratch, and speck of dust. I think some of the textured products would look great, especially the multicolored ones. If I worked on the road a lot, and ever built my own steel...it sure wouldn't be gloss black! [This message was edited by Donny Hinson on 06 October 2004 at 02:56 PM.] |
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Brian Henry
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Posted 6 Oct 2004 3:58 pm
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| Check out this website. I have used red sparkle on a sierra and green sparkle on an msa. It is easy to glue down and is awesome looking. I got tired of confusing my guitar with my kitchen cabinets. |
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Brian Henry
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Posted 6 Oct 2004 4:00 pm
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Check out this website. I have used red sparkle on a sierra and green sparkle on an msa. It is easy to glue down and is awesome looking. I got tired of confusing my guitar with my kitchen cabinets.
http://www.bestdrumdeals.com/catalog/c1_p1.html
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