Has anyone ever tried Formica

[HarryHotspur]

or a similar product for a fascia? I'm looking for something durable and light that will result in a cabinet quality look. Masonite scratches too easily to suit me and it's also a bit heavy for a portable layout.

[bogp40]

or a similar product for a fascia? I'm looking for something durable and light that will result in a cabinet quality look. Masonite scratches too easily to suit me and it's also a bit heavy for a portable layout.

I don't see why you couldn't use a plastic laminate. You would have to contact cement it to some sort of substrate though. 1/4" luan or birch is about the thinnest and lightest material and still be able to use the carbide flush trimmer.

[HarryHotspur]

or a similar product for a fascia? I'm looking for something durable and light that will result in a cabinet quality look. Masonite scratches too easily to suit me and it's also a bit heavy for a portable layout.

I don't see why you couldn't use a plastic laminate. You would have to contact cement it to some sort of substrate though. 1/4" luan or birch is about the thinnest and lightest material and still be able to use the carbide flush trimmer.

Thanks. Pardon my ignorance, but what is a carbide flush trimmer? I have zero experience with this type material.

[HarryHotspur]

or a similar product for a fascia? I'm looking for something durable and light that will result in a cabinet quality look. Masonite scratches too easily to suit me and it's also a bit heavy for a portable layout.

I don't see why you couldn't use a plastic laminate. You would have to contact cement it to some sort of substrate though. 1/4" luan or birch is about the thinnest and lightest material and still be able to use the carbide flush trimmer.

Thanks. Pardon my ignorance, but what is a carbide flush trimmer? I have zero experience with this type material.

Nevermind, I got it. Google is wonderful. 

[KingConrail76]

or a similar product for a fascia? I'm looking for something durable and light that will result in a cabinet quality look. Masonite scratches too easily to suit me and it's also a bit heavy for a portable layout.

I don't see why you couldn't use a plastic laminate. You would have to contact cement it to some sort of substrate though. 1/4" luan or birch is about the thinnest and lightest material and still be able to use the carbide flush trimmer.

OR, possibly Formica (or any other brand plastic laminate) laminated to 1/8 inch masonite.

Laminate a full 4x8 sheet, then cut profile with a jig saw from the masonite side, or with a reverse toothed blade (teeth point down, or away from saw -use caution, saw will want to "jump" more easily if pinched.) from the laminate side.

[HarryHotspur]

or a similar product for a fascia? I'm looking for something durable and light that will result in a cabinet quality look. Masonite scratches too easily to suit me and it's also a bit heavy for a portable layout.

I don't see why you couldn't use a plastic laminate. You would have to contact cement it to some sort of substrate though. 1/4" luan or birch is about the thinnest and lightest material and still be able to use the carbide flush trimmer.

OR, possibly Formica (or any other brand plastic laminate) laminated to 1/8 inch masonite.

Laminate a full 4x8 sheet, then cut profile with a jig saw from the masonite side, or with a reverse toothed blade (teeth point down, or away from saw -use caution, saw will want to "jump" more easily if pinched.) from the laminate side.

Good info. Thanks.