Comments on: countertops – laminates, metal edging & more http://retrorenovation.com A place for your postwar 40s 50s 60s and 70s style kitchens, bathrooms and mid century modern home aesthetic. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:30:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: pam kueber http://retrorenovation.com/product-guides/retro-laminates/comment-page-1/#comment-47055 pam kueber Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:47:38 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?page_id=4286#comment-47055 kate, you can order formica from any big box hardware store or any store that sells laminate. i think that, indeed, you can laminate over existing laminate. but, this is not a DIY or fixit site - i recommend you consult with a pro on how to do this. good luck. kate, you can order formica from any big box hardware store or any store that sells laminate. i think that, indeed, you can laminate over existing laminate. but, this is not a DIY or fixit site – i recommend you consult with a pro on how to do this. good luck.

]]> By: kate http://retrorenovation.com/product-guides/retro-laminates/comment-page-1/#comment-47052 kate Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:21:02 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?page_id=4286#comment-47052 Hi guys! I am looking to buy some laminate that I found on the formica site. Any idea as to how you can order this? http://www.formica.com/publish/site/na/us/en/index/laminate/colors_collections/patterns.detail.6943.0001.html I am interested in this style, but thinking about trying to get just the laminate and adhere it to my own countertop. Does anyone know if this is possible? or does it have to be ordered already made? Please let me know if you have any ideas? Thanks, Kate Hi guys!
I am looking to buy some laminate that I found on the formica site.
Any idea as to how you can order this?
http://www.formica.com/publish/site/na/us/en/index/laminate/colors_collections/patterns.detail.6943.0001.html

I am interested in this style, but thinking about trying to get just the laminate and adhere it to my own countertop.
Does anyone know if this is possible? or does it have to be ordered already made?
Please let me know if you have any ideas?
Thanks,
Kate

]]> By: linette moore http://retrorenovation.com/product-guides/retro-laminates/comment-page-1/#comment-46789 linette moore Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:13:29 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?page_id=4286#comment-46789 Forgot to mention I have been a set decorator in film and tv for many years, you are now a great resource. Thanks, Linette Forgot to mention I have been a set decorator in film and tv for many years, you are now a great resource.
Thanks,
Linette

]]> By: linette moore http://retrorenovation.com/product-guides/retro-laminates/comment-page-1/#comment-46788 linette moore Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:12:04 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?page_id=4286#comment-46788 My mind is spinning with all of your wonderful information. As a gal who grew up with pink bathroom and avocado kitchen cabinets and orange and white dining table /chairs. I have meet my match on this here site. Thanks for all the great work.!! Linette My mind is spinning with all of your wonderful information. As a gal who grew up with pink bathroom and avocado kitchen cabinets and orange and white dining table /chairs. I have meet my match on this here site. Thanks for all the great work.!!
Linette

]]> By: Belinda http://retrorenovation.com/product-guides/retro-laminates/comment-page-1/#comment-45992 Belinda Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:45:46 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?page_id=4286#comment-45992 Hi, desperately looking for edging in Australia, have you come across any? Hi, desperately looking for edging in Australia, have you come across any?

]]> By: pam kueber http://retrorenovation.com/product-guides/retro-laminates/comment-page-1/#comment-40786 pam kueber Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:04:13 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?page_id=4286#comment-40786 welcome, amy, send me your pics at retrorenovation [at] gmail [dot] com. sounds wonderful! welcome, amy, send me your pics at retrorenovation [at] gmail [dot] com. sounds wonderful!

]]> By: Amy http://retrorenovation.com/product-guides/retro-laminates/comment-page-1/#comment-40784 Amy Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:15:39 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?page_id=4286#comment-40784 Hi Pam, I'm the proud owner of a fifties house with an almost untouched vintage kitchen, complete with a metal edged, sunshine yellow countertop and knotty pine cabinets. My problem with this is that it's dark! I want to paint the walls a period appropriate color and replace the replaced flooring with something less modern as well. Do you have any suggestions? Also, those countertops, they have some patches of wear near the sink, can I just replace the lenolium and reuse the metal edging, or will I destroy it in the attempt? Hi Pam,
I’m the proud owner of a fifties house with an almost untouched vintage kitchen, complete with a metal edged, sunshine yellow countertop and knotty pine cabinets. My problem with this is that it’s dark! I want to paint the walls a period appropriate color and replace the replaced flooring with something less modern as well. Do you have any suggestions? Also, those countertops, they have some patches of wear near the sink, can I just replace the lenolium and reuse the metal edging, or will I destroy it in the attempt?

]]> By: Lindsey http://retrorenovation.com/product-guides/retro-laminates/comment-page-1/#comment-38476 Lindsey Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:51:04 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?page_id=4286#comment-38476 Hi Pam, Just found your web-site today and SOOOO thankful! I have a huge collection of tin signs that I would like to incorporate into my home starting with the kitchen. My home was built in the late 70's and the kitchen coutertops are definitely true to this era with yellow swirled tile and a brown wooded formica framing it. I would like to make my kitchen more mid-century to add to my eclectic collection. My question is would it be possible to do a stainless steal edging on top of the brown formica, keeping the tile as is? The formica is about two inches on top and sides. I also have a pass through bar area that is the same formica, any ideas? Thank you so much! I've enjoyed your site immensely!! Hi Pam,
Just found your web-site today and SOOOO thankful! I have a huge collection of tin signs that I would like to incorporate into my home starting with the kitchen. My home was built in the late 70’s and the kitchen coutertops are definitely true to this era with yellow swirled tile and a brown wooded formica framing it. I would like to make my kitchen more mid-century to add to my eclectic collection. My question is would it be possible to do a stainless steal edging on top of the brown formica, keeping the tile as is? The formica is about two inches on top and sides. I also have a pass through bar area that is the same formica, any ideas?

Thank you so much! I’ve enjoyed your site immensely!!

]]> By: LauraW http://retrorenovation.com/product-guides/retro-laminates/comment-page-1/#comment-38113 LauraW Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:53:15 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?page_id=4286#comment-38113 This is a good resource for counter top edging. They can match all Wilsonart laminates. <a href="http://www.bevel-edge.com" title="Bevel-Edge.com" rel="nofollow"> This is a good resource for counter top edging. They can match all Wilsonart laminates.

]]> By: eudora http://retrorenovation.com/product-guides/retro-laminates/comment-page-1/#comment-37380 eudora Sat, 09 May 2009 01:59:31 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?page_id=4286#comment-37380 Don't know if you know about these folks' laminates: http://www.abetlaminati.com/ Some amazing selections. Don’t know if you know about these folks’ laminates:
http://www.abetlaminati.com/
Some amazing selections.

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