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The perfect Formica for your teardrop.

PostPosted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 9:53 pm
by rainjer
I stoppped at a flooring store to look at Formica & came across these:
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These pattern where use in the 50's diners. Formica discontinued them 7-8 years ago. They have now added them back into the current patterns in new colors.

I will be ordering the blue one for my teardrop.

PostPosted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:57 pm
by halfdome, Danny
I remember that old boomerang pattern in the 50's. A couple years ago Wilsonart advertised they could make plam in any pattern you desire for a premium price of about $60+ a 4x8 sheet. It can be a photo or a drawing. How about a pattern of teardrop trailers? It would be fun. Danny :D

PostPosted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 12:28 am
by rainjer
You can still get custom p-lam from Wilsonart & Fromica. 4 X 8 & 4 X 12. It is about $3.00 s/f & 4-6 weeks out. Laminart also has some cool retro pattern.

PostPosted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 1:53 am
by Gage
Boy, I just might have to redo my galley with that stuff.

Have a good day.

8)

PostPosted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 10:40 am
by Miriam C.
So guys,
Maybe we could all decide on a design and get them to make up a bunch with a discount. 8)

Something classical tearish.

Miriam

PostPosted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 11:48 am
by Tiki Dude
I build retro style boomerang tables and have added this classic design to the lineup. Retro designs and furniture are the new trend.

Tiki Dude

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http://www.tikitoo.com

PostPosted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 11:52 am
by rainjer
I am getting a price quote & verify sizes available. The place I can get it from will order it & have it shipped directly to you if you are interested.

PostPosted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 12:09 pm
by Tiki Dude
Hi Rainjer,

Please let me know the prices and sizes you come up with. I will do the same on my end.

Tiki Dude

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 12:09 pm
by halfdome, Danny
The T&TTT logo would be a nice choice for custom plam. I'm sure E.B. Bradley or Eroko could order it.Danny :thumbsup:

PostPosted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 2:10 pm
by rainjer
The boomerang pattern listed above cost $1.89 s/f. You can get the following sizes.

30" X 48", 60", 72", 96", 120" or 144"
48" X 48", 60", 72", 96", 120" or 144"
60" X 48", 60", 72", 96", 120" or 144"

Shipping cost would be:
$10.00 handling + UPS cost. ($15-30 per sheet on average)

PostPosted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 4:54 pm
by rainjer
Ok, I have more info on custom laminate patterns.

You can get:
36" X 96", 120" & 144"
48" X 96", 120" & 144"

Lead time 3-4 weeks.

You can get a single image (like a photo) or a repeated image (like wall paper).

Here is the kicker, for 1-15 sheets, $15.00 s/f. That is $480.00 fo a 4' X 8' sheet. The price drops a lot if you go over 100 sheets.

PostPosted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 5:34 pm
by Miriam C.
:o :cry:
Heck I think I will just gold plate mine. Lordy!

PostPosted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 6:27 pm
by DestinDave
LOL... We had that same aqua on the bottom right in the house I grew up in the mid 60s to early 70s... I love that retro stuff!

PostPosted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 8:25 pm
by Tiki Dude
Home Depot has the laminate @ $1.58 sq. foot and a one week turnaround and any size. I just bought a bunch for my boomerang tables that I sell, they are going to look sharp.

Tiki Dude

PostPosted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 8:40 pm
by rainjer
Tiki Dude wrote:Home Depot has the laminate @ $1.58 sq. foot and a one week turnaround and any size. I just bought a bunch for my boomerang tables that I sell, they are going to look sharp.

Tiki Dude


The price I listed was ratail. My price on the Boomarang will be 10% over cost & 1 day delivery. I have heard a lot of bad things about ordering from HD. They order direct from the manufacturer & get a better price, but it has to be shipped cross country. The get a lot of broken pieces. I get it from a local distributor & they have delivery daily. If I have an issue, I have a replacement the next day. I would rather pay a few dollars more for service.