Am putting in some laundry-room cabinets and ordered the parts from one of Taunton’s advertisers… they did a great job. Question arises, however, about shipping, and ultimately repair. The shipper had problems getting the pallet off the truck and the end of it fell to the pavement. At first, there was no noticeable damage. But when it came time to assemble the 2 tall cabinets, I could tell that enough stress was put on the sides of one of them, that there was a partial “tear” of the melamine paper on the surface. Thus, I have two “cracks” that would have been a break had it been harder, or farther to fall. I called the company, but they had no ideas, unfortunately.
So my question to those of you with more experience than I have: Is there anything that I can use to fill the cracks of that surface? They are not large, or wide, just noticeable. Paint will not work. I am assuming there must be an epoxy to solve this dilemma, and I just don’t know about it. Any ideas??? Thanks.
Big Bob
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Why not file a claim with the shipper and get new parts? Or contact the mfgr and see if they will sell just thoise two parts. In the long run you will be happier with un-repaired cabinets.
Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell'em "Certainly, I can!" Then get busy and find out how to do it. T. Roosevelt
may have to do that. timing is tough, however, and it is small enough and not structural, and more utilitarian than anything else. If I can fill it in, it will be satisfactory. If I need to replace parts, I will. I will file with shipper in any case, however.
thanks.
This is just cosmetic? Woudl Seamfil work (http://www.kampelent.com/seamfil.htm) ? If the melamine is white, #901 will do a good job. Sold by laminate supplierscabinetmaker/college woodworking instructor. Cape Breton, N.S
Yes, it is only cosmetic. And I will look for seamfil. Thanks.
Use the Seamfil if you can get it, but in a pinch for small chips, I've used white out with good reults for a job-site repair. Lay it on so you can slice the excess off with a razor after it has cured.
Great idea. If I can't find seamfil, I will go with the white - out. terrific.
Big Bob
Be careful cleaning it. I don't remember if laq thinner disolves it, but it wouldn't surprise me.
Thanks for your ideas. Got the cabs installed and the white out worked great. Used 2 types, (regular and extra smooth!) actually and sanded the repair with 600 wet /dry. Everyone was happy!
BTW, quite some pics you have in another thread... very intriguing. Worst splinters I ever had were from Doug Fir... Wish I had access to it here on the east coast, however. It's not easy to find. Or maybe I haven't looked in the right places.
Big Bob
I'm glad the white out worked for you.
I'm in NY, and I haven't had any problems getting the Fir, it just costs an arm&leg. Glad I don't have to pay for it. ;^}