Bending Formica Laminate Bullnose

Most tight formica curves are formed during the manufacturing process since it s difficult to bend and shape manually.

Bending formica laminate bullnose. It is made by bonding layers of paper together with a plastic resin under high heat and tremendous pressure to create a single solid layer. Formica brand plastic laminate is most commonly used to cover countertops cabinet doors and drawer fronts. Formica is a leading brand whose name has been synonymous with laminate for decades. In this video we show you the advantages of having a laminated edge profile on your tiles edges.

It also helps backup the veneer so it is less likely to fracture while bending. Since all plastic laminates are essentially the same cutting formica with a utility knife is identical to cutting most laminates. As with the cold bending method you want to leave an extra 1 2 to the width of the laminate to trim later. You can apply this profile to your pool surounds or stair treads.

Formica is a plastic laminate used widely for countertops and cabinet doors.