hi

i have two kitchen set, normal L shape and island. to cut long story short, the material for my work top L shape kitchen change from solid surface into
laminate wood.

my concern is whether the work top will easily spoil due to water from the basin which located there.



This post has been edited by vincentwee: Jun 7 2011, 11:16 AM

Hi,

I guess u r referring to the surface finishes.. Well, I have never come across to use laminate timber as counter top surface finishes.. Hope you could advice us some photo or sample..

no problem if its on the surface as most new laminate products are water repellent. just make sure that no sides of the laminate is exposed to water. seal the intersection of the sink so that water wont sip in.

sl2007 : hmmm, normally either solid surface or tiles right?

fuzagi : how do we test/verify/QC that laminate products are water repellent?

u can check the laminate catalogues. they come with specs behind it.

Hi Vincent,

I'm doubtful with the rigidity of the product..

Hi Fuzagi,

The laminate timber is it referring as Melamine Timber..

oh i missed that. im not sure about its characteristics as ive not used it before. but ive read that they are rigid and can withstand impact of daily usage. mostly used as working desk tops