Laminates available in multiple thicknesses
Most laminates are generally available in two thicknesses…
The type you find at Lowes and Home depot is referred to as “counter Grade” - it is thick enough to provide some protection from deep scratches going thru the product, and the other common type used in the industry is “VT” (i think it stands for very thin ??) -
VT is much thinner and can be easily formed around much much tighter corners - without heating -
I used VT on all my cabinet doors and any vertical work - because it is much easier to work with - just score and snap -
I think wilsonart and formica are the biggest suppliers.
- Pete/RTS Daytona
Actually there are three grades of laminates. The thickest is standard, then postforming, used to make preformed tops, and lastly, vertical grade for walls or surfaces other than tops.
- robert mc8
from the BusNut Online Message Board
