beckster Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 I am rethinking my refurb program for my tatty LSs. I am enjoying the Crites 120 very much. These are going to end up in an informal space and I am thinking of filling the dents and covering them with a laminate. Does anyone have an example of a white or black formica covered LS to direct my thinking. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsoncookie Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 If you like the idea, no reason not to. It would be quite easy for anyone experienced in custom.laminate countertops. And, if you went with commonly sold color like white or black, the laminate would be inexpensive from big box store, I'd start w Menards. O, and I think they may be able to order "rarer" colors for you reasonably. If you want it done for you, or maybe as a fancy laminate source, H C Osvold Co in St.Paul.. I've used them before, top notch work AND reasonable price, at least some years ago. Lars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsoncookie Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Of course, the doghouse will be much of the project, if you like the idea of grills covering that, would be cheaper/ easier. Lars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Ive owned formica coverd cornwalls... the finish didnt bother me. Furniture grade veneer is better but neither finish affected the sound. If you are doing the work anyway, why not use wood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Or you could use the iron on stuff if the surface has no dents. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckster Posted June 21, 2016 Author Share Posted June 21, 2016 I have dents and deep gouges. The listening room is also my man cave above the garage. I am not planning to spill on them but counter top white seems more appropriate than a wood veneer. As I understand it I need a flat clean surface so bonds and sanding seem to be in my future. They do sound good to my ears. I am switching out my Magnapan MMGs. If anyone has a photo of a white "formica" covered LS I'd like to see it. Regards to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avguytx Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Make sure you find the white formica that has no black backing on it that would show on edges. They make a non backed version that we used to use back in my car audio days for amp racks, boxes, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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