Vinyl Laminate

[clint]

What do you suggest to clean and prep the surface of wood prior to applying vinyl laminate? Almost finished with my project just need some advise.

Thanks,
Clint

[kenc]

> What do you suggest to clean and prep the
> surface of wood prior to applying vinyl
> laminate? Almost finished with my project
> just need some advise.

> Thanks,
> Clint
If it's MDF, just sand the bejeebus out of if it and wipe with a tack cloth...The laminate is pretty darn sticky...if it's wood, well do the same, but it'll probably take a bit more effort....

[clint]

> If it's MDF, just sand the bejeebus out of
> if it and wipe with a tack cloth...The
> laminate is pretty darn sticky...if it's
> wood, well do the same, but it'll probably
> take a bit more effort....

Yes it is wood so just sand it smooth and tack it? No need for a primer like laminate flooring?

[kenc]

> Yes it is wood so just sand it smooth and
> tack it? No need for a primer like laminate
> flooring?

Probably wouldn't hurt, and if it helps seal and smooth the cabinet, even better. I used some on plywood stands I made without primer though...but it has to be smoooth, the vinyl reveals bumps, even dust. Take your time trimming too, the stuff cuts very easily.

[clint]

> Probably wouldn't hurt, and if it helps seal
> and smooth the cabinet, even better. I used
> some on plywood stands I made without primer
> though...but it has to be smoooth, the vinyl
> reveals bumps, even dust. Take your time
> trimming too, the stuff cuts very easily.

Thanks for the advice i will post some pics as soon as i can.