Questions frequently asked about installing Formica® high pressure laminate
Question
By what methods can panels and boards be fixed?
Answer
Timber battens and face fixing are two options. For full advice, please refer to 'Fixing Boards' under 'Installation / Cladding' in the ‘Technical’ section.
Question
How is Formica Solid Surfacing Material fabricated and fixed?
Answer
Approved fabricators carry out this work. For further details, please contact our Sales Department:
Tel: 0191 259 3000
Fax: 0191 258 2719
Email: sales@formica.co.uk
Question
Can Formica laminates be fixed directly to existing wall surfaces?
Answer
No. Most existing wall surfaces, such as plasterboard or cement-rendered surfaces, or Gypsum board, (both plain and paper faced), are unsuitable for direct bonding because of surface irregularities, low internal bond strength and incompatible dimensional movement. In addition, the performance of hand applied contact adhesives is limited.
For full advice on appropriate methods, please refer to 'Fixing to Walls' under 'Installation / Cladding' in the ‘Technical’ section.
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