PLAM B Flashcards
What are the most common sizes for plastic laminate?
4x8/2440x1240 & 5X12/1520x3660
How is plastic laminate made?
Layers of paper and plastic resin
The eight general steps for construction of a laminate countertop?
Measure, cut and join substrate plan laminate joints Cut and fit pieces edge apply glue apply laminate trim and finish edges cut out sink etc
Three methods of edging countertop
add strip of material to give thicker appearance, then cover with strip of PLAM
edge with hardwood to match cabinets
apply strip of hardwood, laminate, then bevel
An advantage and something to watch out for when placing seam near the sink
Less of joint visible, joint has to be very tight to prevent water entering joint
Angle of bevel on PLAM edge
60 degrees
Describe postforming
use thin plastic laminate, can come with integrated backsplash, usually have a curved or shaped edge
How are postformed countertops joined?
With a mitre produced by the factory + tight joint fasteners
Greatest advantage of SS/corian countertops
coloured full thickness so scratches can be sanded out
drawback of ss/corain
can be more than double the cost of PLAM countertops
Describe cast acrylic
Plexi glass, brittle
describe moulded acrylic
Lexan, shatterproof
