This is a godsend for me, as I have some ugly particle board cabinets made in 1979 that I'm going to tart up with new drivers and a decent finish. The Duratex looks like just the thing I need.
I forgot about the this stuff its another option, i got some in charcoal its durable and looks good. Theres another one with a vinyl backing for a little extra protection if needed Speaker Cabinet Carpet Jet Black Yard 54" Wide
I think fabrics take rather more practice / expertise to execute flawless corners / folds / seams than with any of the paint on coatings already described.
It isnt easy to install without at least some guidence, and there are easier and more diffucult ways of applying it. Someone showed me some tricks. Most of it is educating yourself on where to prepare your main cuts, test fit and learn how and where to make folds before any bonding. Depending how complex cabinets are, it can be like audio origami Covering an Enclosure With Carpet
I was going to try some carpet on my old cabinets, but the Duratex paint looks like a better option for sure results the first time around.
I might add that the cabinets in question are hexagonal prisms, so carpet covering would be tricky at best, especially on the top and bottom.
Looks good top shelf. Ive used standard POR15 in the past, on car frames, its very durable stuff but the finish left something to be desired. I dont know when they started making bed liner but here it is POR-15 OEM® Bed Liner
Thanks again for the Duratex suggestion. I was initially hesitant to use it, thinking it looked too textured. Several coats later, I decided I actually preferred the rough textured look. I used at least 2x as much product as necessary. I think one or two coats would have sufficed, but I kept trying for a smoother finish. Once I got a fairly smooth finish, I decided I wanted the rough texture. The wise thing to do would have been to practice on a piece of scrap wood. Anyway, other than using more product than necessary and taking a long time, I'm happy with the finished product. Here's some pics of the finished speakers.
I usually pop into my local carpet store and buy some thin carpet.
The thin stuff is more workable.
I staple it to the wood and hide it where I can.
The staples go right into the carpet so are barely noticeable.
The corners take a little practice but look ok when covered with plastic cabinet corners.
The thin stuff is more workable.
I staple it to the wood and hide it where I can.
The staples go right into the carpet so are barely noticeable.
The corners take a little practice but look ok when covered with plastic cabinet corners.
Thanks Dave! Although, that's my first encounter of the word "skookum", and despite reading the Wikipedia page, while I'm certain that's a compliment, I'm still not clear on your exact meaning.
DIYAudio: a great place to learn about audio and Chinook Jargon.
Well, actually I thought the term was more widely spread that just the Pacific Northwest - but if it's in Wikipedia, it must be right, until someone says it's not.
It's a compliment
Could also say built like a brick $hithouse - i.e., perhaps sturdier than essential
It's a compliment
Could also say built like a brick $hithouse - i.e., perhaps sturdier than essential
Skookum is picked up from a US comic strip that had to do with hill-billies (from my child-hood)
This is the 1st instance of someone not knowing.
dave
This is the 1st instance of someone not knowing.
dave
Make that three, my wife and a friend at work haven't heard it either. 😉
Now you've got me thinking I should get a little engraved plate with their model name on them... "Skookum" rolls off the tongue much more easily than "Slim CGR dMar-Ken7.3", don't ya think? 🙂
try to register that trade-mark now 😀
with that thick a paint texture, a self adhesive logo badge might not stick - a small dab of silicone might be required
then there's geological features in BC with that name-
Sechelt Visitor Centre
Skookumchuck Hot Springs aka T'sek Hot Springs
some damn fine scenery 'round these here parts ya know, eh?
with that thick a paint texture, a self adhesive logo badge might not stick - a small dab of silicone might be required
then there's geological features in BC with that name-
Sechelt Visitor Centre
Skookumchuck Hot Springs aka T'sek Hot Springs
some damn fine scenery 'round these here parts ya know, eh?
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