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  1. 27th September 2009, 12:19 AM #1
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    Default To laminate or not to laminate.

    Hi all

    First time post so I'd like to say this site is a little goldmine of information.

    I need some help. I've decided - since not being able to find something pre-made that I'm happy with - to make some storage cabinets and a workbench in my garage. I've drawn up a design that I'm happy with but need to know what materials to use?

    I'm thinking of 18mm bare particle board at the moment. I was initally thinking of 18mm white melamine, but I don't want the whole thing to be white, I want a darker colour. Do I use a combination of white melamine and bare particle board (ie - build the carcass out of melamine and only use bare p.board for the doors and laminate them in a darker colour?). If I do this the outside 'sides' of the cupboards will be white which I don't want. How do I overcome this?
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  3. 27th September 2009, 12:51 AM #2
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    Malamine comes in heaps of colours these days. It will prolly by ok for cupboards, but you'll prolly need more structural strength for a workbench.

    Welcome aboard BTW.
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  4. 27th September 2009, 12:55 PM #3
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    ...ok thanks for tip, but whereabouts do you buy melamine in different colours, I've only ever seen white (Bunnings).
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  5. 27th September 2009, 01:03 PM #4
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    Dunno really. We get off cuts at the woodies shed. I thought they came from Bunnings. :dunce: I know they have different coloured vinal wrap boards.

    How about here? http://www.lifetime.net.au/coloured_melamine.htm

    And there is alwas someone else on the WWF who has already talked about it.
    https://www.woodworkforums.com/f11/source-coloured-melamine-mdf-chipboard-42527
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  6. 27th September 2009, 01:17 PM #5
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    Have a look at http://www.laminex.com.au. You'll find whichever colour you want, and a list of suppliers.

    Good luck

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