I have a vintage, formica-topped dinette set that I put out for a yard sale over the weekend. In the places that were exposed to the sunlight (i.e. not covered by the cash box or other items which were for sale) the yellow formica top turned to a smokey yellow color. The places that were covered are still pure yellow like they were before. Can anyone give me a solution to returning the smokey parts back to their original, bright color? [more inside]
posted by DJsKott on Aug 14, 2007 - 6 answers

Can somebody tell me where I can buy formica or laminate sheets with wood grain pattern that i could use to laminate furniture. I have been googling on the web without much success. Most places seem to sell finished products only.
posted by flyby22 on Oct 5, 2005 - 9 answers

We just bought a rambler built in 1968. The interior feels like a Mormon chapel from the 70s--pale blue carpet, paneling, hanging globe lights, clean but very dated formica counters, floor length gauzy white curtains on gold rods. Brown internal doors with gold knobs. [more inside]
posted by craniac on Sep 15, 2005 - 23 answers

Have I hopelessly stained my white formica kitchen counter? [more inside]
posted by CunningLinguist on May 12, 2005 - 18 answers