"Laminate surfaces" refers to a type of material that consists of thin layers bonded together to create a strong and durable surface. It is commonly used for furniture, countertops, and flooring because it is resistant to scratches and easy to clean.
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Formica Corporation, a world leader
in laminate surfacing material manufacturing, has an immediate opening for a front line supervisor in its Cincinnati, Ohio...
The
grey laminate surface of the table creates a nice contrast with the warm colour of the teak and makes the table more functional...
And last but not least, Kara Paslay and her hubby used a product called ARDEX to simulate the look of concrete on top of a bar full of existing wood -
look laminate surfaces:
Unfortunately I couldn't track down the lady who posted the pics, but she did say in the comments on that thread that they started by cleaning and scuffing the
original laminate surface really well.
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Rinse laminate surfaces after cleaning; even a small amount of detergent residue can cause damage — any moisture the residue comes into contact with can reactivate it, and result in etching.
A section has been cut out to reveal a
white laminate surface, reminding the viewer of the materials» architectural purposes.
In the same way, Zinsser makes
a laminate surface accept your paint.