What is your preferred veneer type and vendor?

[Timn8ter]

Originally posted by Hybrid fourdoor
Well since this is my first project, I couldn't see doubling the cost of the project, so I went with the good ol PartsExpress Re Maple vinyl. Sure its no burl, but we'll see how it comes out, plus its uber cheap.

Sometimes quick and cheap is a good solution.

[Variac]

At least veneer is in fact wood.
Doesn't the formica layer imply that the cabinet is solid Formica?


Laminate is a great material to use though. It is the easiest way by far to get a decent gloss finish. To trim it you just run a router with a flush cut bit with a bearing, around the edges- simple

I also think that it would help damp panel vibrations. The non gloss type can take a lot of abuse without showing it.

There is also a product that is the same color all the way through. Formica's version is called Color Core. A lot pricier though.
Another hugh namebrand is Wilsonart.

Tapeease sell laminate too.