hlh@linus.UUCP (Henry L. Hall) (12/27/83)
I'm looking for a way to get the above finish for a desk top. I've been thinking of getting some formica (does anyone know where to get sheets of it in the Greater Boston area?) Another idea was to get those self-adhesive tiles. Any better suggestions? Thanks in advance, Hank
ell@linus.UUCP (Edward L. Lafferty) (12/29/83)
Most good lumber yards carry or can order Formica for you. In this area you can go to Mass. Hardware, Waltham, Diehl's Lumber, Wellesley, and there is a place in Waltham that just sells Formica (I can't remember the name but use the yellow pages.) Self adhesive vinyl tiles won't make a very nice desk top. They are made to compress under the feet and will do under the pressure of a pen and leave tracks. If you want to do some work, you can stain it and then polyurethane it. You will have to sand and polish it, but it does make a very durable finish. Ed Lafferty linus!ell