Plastic veneer / sheet / covering

[space.dandy]

The wife has asked me to make an outdoor storage box, with a counter top that looks similar to our existing table, which has a grey textured surface -- it's actually coated glass, but that's beside the point. I am thinking about using some kind of plastic veneer to achieve the effect, but I don't really know what I'm looking for. Suggestions?

Chris

 

[Doug B]

Formica

 

[space.dandy]

Formica

Is that suitable for an outdoor environment though, and is it practical for a home workshop? I thought it needed a press to apply it?

 

[Stevem]

I'd be thinking more paint for outdoor use. Hammerite? Or sponge/roller a texture into grey paint?

 

[space.dandy]

I did think about that. I was also considering PVA'ing some coarse silica or something onto the surface before painting, but I think it might look rubbish. If I can't come up with anything else I'll try a small sample to see.

 

[Droogs]

You might want to have a look around here. You can apply formica just using a J roller and contact cement. Just seal the edges of the boards well before assembling the box to give it a bit of longevity

 

[TheUnicorn]

maybe a pouring epoxy?

 

[Doug B]

A lot of shower panelling is basically Formica or another brand of high pressure laminate, so no problems with water. You can glue it with contact adhesive & as has been said it's just a matter of dealing with the edges.
In fact it might be worth searching gumtree etc for off cuts of shower panelling as grey is very popular at the mo & you might pick up a bargain.

 

[space.dandy]

Thanks all. After some consideration, I'm going to try and replicate the glass top.