Browse Forums Kitchen Corner Re: 2 pack poly vs vinyl wrap 26Feb 24, 2008 4:23 pm hmukai001 Hi Maify Thanks for your comments - it is much appreciated. Though I am probably staying with gloss melamine (laminate) which I have been suggested as a more durable option. Defintely not thermolaminate. Thanks Hi hmukai001 Yes this seems to be a new emerging trend in kitchens in the last couple of years. I haven't personally done any kitchens out of the new gloss melamines. And I do like the 2 mm PVC or ABS edging that often go with these doors. If the machine that applies the edges is set up properly it is very good. A side storey About 15 years ago you could get a high sheen white melamine carcase material that we used for a while as it looked smart. however within about 6 months the wood chips or fibres of the substrate HMR ( High Moisture Resistant) chipboard would swell and it looked all bumpy. Not a good look. And thinking back another problem was on horizontal surfaces like shelves it scratched easily. It wasn't available for to long.LOL These new glosses are on fibre board and designed for vertical use so it shouldn't be a problem. As with all new trends we will just have to see how they pan out in the long run. I hope it all goes well for you. Re: 2 pack poly vs vinyl wrap 27Feb 24, 2008 6:55 pm The whole issue about which cupboard surface finish to use in kitchens is a concern to anyone building a new house or renovating their kitchen, so I'll try to summarise what I've learnt in this topic. MaiFy, it would be nice if you could check this for me.
1) There are three types of kitchen cupboard surface finishes: a) Melamine / Laminate b) Vinyl wrap / Thermo laminate c) Polyurethane 2) Overall polyurethane is best since: a) It is hard wearing b) It is heat tolerant c) It does not peel (like vinyl wrap) d) The colour does not degrade (like vinyl wrap) e) Damage can be repaired later f) If you later want to extend your kitchen, you can match the colour g) You can have any colour that you like 3) Polyurethane has the following downsides a) It can chip (particularly during installation) 4) With regard to cost: a) Gloss polyurethane does not cost any more than gloss vinyl wrap b) Satin or matt polyurethane only costs about $300 more that vinyl wrap for an average sized kitchen If getting polyurethane, ensure it is 2-pack polyurethane that is baked after application. Cheers, Casa Demolition August 2009, Construction Started September 2009, Completed December 2010 Re: 2 pack poly vs vinyl wrap 28Feb 24, 2008 7:57 pm thanks for summing that up
I was just wondering reading this informative thread.... is it possible to respray a 2pac kitchen later on? (like ten yrs on if colour fashion considerably changed) and whats the best way for builders to protect all our cabinetwork in progress, tops and cupboards (do they do anything?) Re: 2 pack poly vs vinyl wrap 29Feb 24, 2008 8:46 pm From what I can gather, a total respray is possible. It would be done by removing all the doors and drawer fronts and sending them to the polyurethane sprayer. Wonder if anyone has done it? Demolition August 2009, Construction Started September 2009, Completed December 2010 Re: 2 pack poly vs vinyl wrap 30Feb 25, 2008 8:46 am Don't forget that all of the painted end panels, fascias and in fills would also have to be removed or refinished on site - very big job to the point where you would consider replacing your cabinetry while you were at it - depends on the layout of the kitchen at the end of the day. Hey guys building a new place through a volume builder and just wondering if i should complain to the site supervisor as we just had plasterboard installed. Looks like… 0 11269 I am in the same situation, would you be able to give some insights in to this? I am in SA 8 17046 Vapour permeable wraps are recommended for any climate and main think it is allow walls to breath (i.e. remove water vapour) while at the same time, providing protection… 4 9775 |