I have this wonderful wooden bedroom chest which needs a laminate sheet on the top. i went to Home Depo and they told me they can only sell me something of their standard sizes and i would do the cutting myself. i would like to buy a laminate sheet that is already cut (once i provide the required sizes) so that i can glue it to the chest. does anyone out there know where i can find laminate sheet sales on-line so that i can make an order or any other laminate store in maryland where i can buy laminate sheets? thanks.

skiberger

There are laminate shears that cut the laminate pretty easliy. If you get the shears and have no use for them afterward, save the receipt and return them when done. (trust me, its done all the time)
How big a peice do you need? Did you check for cabinet shops in your general area?
Is the top of the chest in that bad of shape where it cant be sanded and refinished or is this a durability issue?

ecrovid

Thanks for your help. I did not know there are laminate shears - i had got the impression that laminates are really tough to cut! anyway, the dresser is actually a customized armoire which had a piece on top. when the top piece came off, the level is uneven - the edges have an even raised level by, thus the center is lower . I was considering either glass or laminate but i thought i should settle for laminate since it is durbale and i would just need to stick it on top - done! the glass would be tricky as it might break though probably it could look more cosy.

skiberger

If you go w/ the laminate, dry fit it first. You'll need to buy contact cement. Spread it on the laminate and the top of the chest. When the glue dries on both surfaces its ready to be installed. Put strips of wood on the chest about every 6". Adhear one edge of the laminate to the chest top, then remove the wood strips as you work your way toward the other end of the chest top. These strips will help prevent you from accidentally sticking the laminate to the top if its not where you wan it to be.
Also buy a laminate roller. You need this to roll the laminate to get the air bubbles out and to make sure its adhered properly after you stick it to the chest top.
Recommend using a file to relieve the sharp edge of the laminate after its installed.