Making Plastic-Laminate Countertops (Paperback)

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Durable, economical, and available in many colors, plastic laminate is the most common material used for kitchen and bathroom countertops. Kimball, a kitchen remodeling contractor, describes the different types of laminate and shows how to make a countertop onsite or in a workshop. The section on resurfacing existing countertops with new laminate is ideal for those on a budget.
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Product Description

Most kitchen and bathroom countertops are made of plastic laminate. This text discusses bathroom remodelling, how to choose and work with laminates and how to design, plan and build custom plastic-laminate countertops.

Product Details

• Paperback: 134 pages
• Publisher: Taunton (January 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561581356
• ISBN-13: 978-1561581351
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #328,603 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read and very comprehensive, November 24, 2000

By	Mike L "Big Mike" (Pacific NW, USA) - See all my reviews

I've taken several hands-on classes on laminate installation, and this book covers everything I saw there plus more. Worth every penny. Mr. Kimball knows his craft better than most of the "pro" teachers I've had, but the real bonus is he can communicate what he knows. No prior knowledge is assumed, and he covers everything from how laminate was invented to how to make a completely invisible seam and the tools you need to do the job easily. If you're unsure of whether to do the job yourself, this is your book. Great stuff! P.S. He also has a great book on cabinet refacing!

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars confirmation and fine tuning of what I thought I knew, December 7, 1999

By	Richard Williams (Port Orchard Wa.) - See all my reviews

Very good book...Herrick uses a bit of trades people light hearted humor to bring home points. He tells you how he does different things and why. He also shows the different ways laminate work can be done. I had taught myself 12 years ago and always wondered how " the pro's " did it.I found out that I was doing just fine but he showed me little things that made my work better and helped me to feel that I was doin it like the pro's. He also answered the questions I had about those special attachments that I had with my router kit, that I really wasn't sure about. I easily read the book and felt that this was the kind of guy I could know and work with. If you do not know laminate work, then this book makes it easy to get started and do it right the first time. As a custom wood worker, I recommend this book to the novice as well as the expierenced. Rick Williams

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A one-of-a-kind book for the DIYer., October 13, 2000

By	Keith Mealy (Cincinnati, OH USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I can echo all the author's comments. If you've tried to get any material from anywhere on installing High Pressure Decorative Laminate (Formica, Wilsonart, etc.) about the most you will find is a 2 or 3 page book of fundamentals for people whose tools fit in a small toolbox. After doing several laminate projects, I decided there must be more to know. This is the book that does it.

This book covers the options, the materials, the techniques, and some of the reasons why things are done the way they are. Chock full of pro tricks and methods.

I can recommend this book for an intermediate-to-advanced artisan who wants to learn more about laminates.