Written by Scott Legros
You’re shopping for cabinet materials and see “melamine” and “laminate” listed as separate options. Which should you choose? Here’s what the industry doesn’t make clear: melamine IS a type of laminate. The real comparison is between melamine (thermally fused laminate) and HPL (high-pressure laminate like Pionite). Suppliers list them separately, the terminology is inconsistent, and
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Written by fruition
Do you have a kitchen or bath remodel coming up? Maybe you’re looking for some shelving options. There are so many lumber options to choose from. But what if you’re working on a tighter budget? The good news is that you don’t have to settle for low-quality, unattractive options. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly,
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Written by Scott Legros
Melamine panels and plastic laminate, used to build cabinets, office furniture and display counters, and white boards are often referenced interchangeably, but the two materials are slightly different. Melamine is a laminate, but not all laminates are melamine. Melamine Panel Melamine is considered, and often referred to as, a direct or low pressure laminate (LPL)
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Written by Scott Legros
Beadboard: DIY Projects that are simple and can transform any room Beadboard is an MDF panel with grooves made to resemble a tongue and groove pattern commonly used to mimic wainscoting alongside the bottom portion of walls. The material gets its name from the indentation or “bead” that is formed when pieces are fastened together.
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Written by Scott Legros
Historically, consumers might have considered laminate “low-end,” not only in terms of price, but for look as well. But over the years, laminate has improved dramatically in finishes and durability, and can create a high-end kitchen design. Pionite is a versatile plastic laminate made up of layers of treated paper that forms a extremely hard-wearing
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