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Seavita

Seavita

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I am going to be covering a wood panel (actually the surface to be covered is formica) and wanted to get advice on an adhesive. Should I sand the surface to roughen it up first? Also once I have laid out all the bands what would a good protector(urethane?) or the like?? It will be then put back in the salon of the boat so it woukd need to be able to take indirect salt air contact and not get totally chewed up. I would appreciate any advice on how to go about this project as I want to do my feeble best at making it look semi-professional. Thanks!

P.S. I have a good jump on the cigra bands, but if any one has extras laying around and would consider donating them to the cause I would definitely show my appreciation.
 
Definitely rough up the Formica. I would guess, and that is all this is a guess, that once done a coating of Marine Varnish should protect it.
 
that's weird, me and my girlfriend just finished mine last night. We used Decoupage. You can get it at Walmart for 6 bucks. Doesn't take alot, so lay it on kinda thin.
 
When you go to apply the finish, look at two part expoxies used for bar tops, sometimes called craft cote, or bar cote. It's the product used to cover bars in situations where they may have had some decorations and then pour this on to seal everything in.
 
You can use Decoupage as stated above to glue the bands to the Laminate, but your going to have to use Marine grade varnish to protect it from the elements, normal varnishes will yellow, dry, then crack in the direct sunlight.

The epoxy may work, but I have not used it to see long term results
 
Gentlemen, don't confuse Decoupage, the craft, with decoupage the product. The craft has been aound since the 12th century to decorate furniture etc.

Doc.
 
Devil Doc said:
Gentlemen, don't confuse Decoupage, the craft, with decoupage the product. The craft has been aound since the 12th century to decorate furniture etc.

Doc.
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Ahh my mistake doc, I thought you were referring to the craft glue.
 
FYI, lightly sand the formica to only remove the sheen and not the color layer.under the color layer is essentially compressed paper, and is dark gray in color. use 600 grit paper, or finer to remove the sheen layer. And using a non-yellowing polyurethane will certainly help. There are new epoxy based urethanes out there that you pour and will self level, to produce a thick, bubble free and durable finish.

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