Solid Surface material for a desk

[jacko9]

Hey Guys,  The wife would like a new L - Shaped desk built, what kind of solid surface material is available in 3/4"?  I'd like something that I can buy in 4x8' and cut the L- Shape in one piece.  Any suggestions on material and where I can buy it in Northern California?

Thanks for any suggestions,

Jack

 

[g1_lo]

Over the pond here, we have a product which is 25mm thick, but is limited on the choice of colours to 10 and 650mm wide.

As far as I am aware that supplier only has it due to them asking a manufacturer to make it for them also.

Over here in the UK, 8 x 4 sheets of S/S are not available - I know why they'd way a flippin tonne.

Hopefully someone a bit closer to you will be able to shed a little more light on sourcing.

 

[jacko9]

Thanks for the reply,

Jack

 

[tbellemare]

Take a look at Richlite, Jack.

It mills like wood, is dimensionally stable (really low COTE), and is sustainable.

Tom

 

[andyman]

Think corian do a sheet 1.5x3.7m approx 120kg

 

[tiralie]

I have never used this product but it looks interesting..Paperstone

 

[jacko9]

Take a look at Richlite, Jack.

It mills like wood, is dimensionally stable (really low COTE), and is sustainable.

Tom

Thanks Tom,  I'll see if I can find a supplier around here.

Jack

 

[jonny round boy]

A full sheet of GetaCore used to be 4050 x 1250, at 12mm thick.

They've changed it since I left, it's now only 10mm thick and I have no idea what the sheet size is...

 

[jacko9]

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll see what's available locally.

Jack

 

[sheeschen]

One nice thing about PaperStone is that they've got a website where they sell their "rejects", which run the gamut from warped/blistered, to visual defects, to off-sizes.  If the off-sizes work for you, then it might be a great deal:

http://www.greencountertopsdirect.com/products/budget-panels

Of course, you'd need to figure on shipping - definitely a consideration for a large sheet.

    Scott

 

[Sparktrician]

Hey Guys,  The wife would like a new L - Shaped desk built, what kind of solid surface material is available in 3/4"?  I'd like something that I can buy in 4x8' and cut the L- Shape in one piece.  Any suggestions on material and where I can buy it in Northern California?

Thanks for any suggestions,

Jack

When you cut the L shape, be sure to radius the inside corner no tighter than 1-1/2" to prevent stress cracking at the inside corner. 

 

[jacko9]

Good point, I'll probably give it a larger radius.

Jack

 

[wow]

Also check out Avonite, a competitor to Corian. The only come in 12MM (or some 6mm) thickness, but are easily bonded to make a much thicker-appearing edge. I used them because they were available through my distributor without having to go through their expensive certification program.

 

[jacko9]

Thank you, I'll look to see if I can find a local supplier.

Jack

 

[Paul G]

NorCal area is larger than many states, but if you're near Sacramento these folks have options and they sell to mere mortals, have bought from them several times

http://bob-leon.com

 

[jacko9]

NorCal area is larger than many states, but if you're near Sacramento these folks have options and they sell to mere mortals, have bought from them several times

http://bob-leon.com

Thanks Paul,

I am close enough to Sacramento to make a trip up that way.

Jack

 

[jacko9]

NorCal area is larger than many states, but if you're near Sacramento these folks have options and they sell to mere mortals, have bought from them several times

http://bob-leon.com

Paul,

Did you buy a sheet or sheets of solid material or a finished top from them?  I called and they said that they will get back to me with a price for a sheet.

Jack

 

[Paul G]

NorCal area is larger than many states, but if you're near Sacramento these folks have options and they sell to mere mortals, have bought from them several times

http://bob-leon.com

Paul,

Did you buy a sheet or sheets of solid material or a finished top from them?  I called and they said that they will get back to me with a price for a sheet.

Jack

My purchases there have been laminate sheets for various projects, I knew they also sold solid surface products so I mentioned them here. They do fabrication but also sell the materials, at least they did up to about a year or so ago which was the last time I needed some laminate.

 

[tjbnwi]

Try Domain;

http://www.domainindustries.com/brands/affinitysurfaces.html

Tom

 

[E30Mark]

I haven't looked through the links others have posted, but I doubt you'll find a 8' x 4' sheet of solid surface material. Have you felt the weight of a sheet! I use 760mm x 3.6M sheets regularly, and I can't pick one up by myself, it simply weighs a tonne, and also flexi's too much under its own weight.
At 3/4" thick it will need a lot of additional support again to stop it flexing under its own weight.

I love working with Corian, you can incorporate a reinforced frame inside the laminated sheets of corian to add additional support, but again, you'll never be able to lift the top by yourself.