Camper drawers laminate vs paint vs ???

**headingwest** · 20th June 2019, 03:11 PM

Hi all,

I'm building a lightweight camper and have bought some e-lite lightweight ply. Its seems pretty solid and is actually, as named, light.

I'm after ideas on a face coating for the internal drawer and cabinet fronts. My preference is white. What would wear best, laminate, paint or another product? Attached is a photo of a build with ply edges that I like a lot.

I'm in Sydney, Australia.

Thanks for any help.

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**Beardy** · 20th June 2019, 08:32 PM

The advantage of paint is that yo7 can give them a bit of a freshen up coat when needed, being a camper I would expect it will cop a bit of abuse. The other option would be a clear coat or a stain that won’t show the marks and scratches

**tonzeyd** · 21st June 2019, 03:21 PM

If it were me I'd edge band them with solid wood and finish them with a coat of varnish, as Beardy says campers cop heaps of abuse and will probably want as much protection as you can afford.

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