Richard Casady wrote:
On Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:47:06 -0400, hk wrote:

Formica is just a plasticized coating over paper. It's certainly ok for
a kitchen, but on a boat, I'd want something not paper-backed.

I have been sawing, drilling, sanding, grinding Formica for more than
fifty years and I have never seen a hint of any paper. You must have
another product in mind.

Casady


The underside of Formica is made up of kraft paper infused with resin.

According to the Formica web site, the product is composed of
"melamine-impregnated decorative surface paper combined with
phenolic-treated kraft paper and consolidated
in a press at high pressures."

I have Formica in mind.



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