Black formica? - Page 2

float5 · 06-08-2015, 06:11 PM

The black ones do look so good, yes, very classy. We have seen many good ones in other colors though. Someone had the blue dots recently and maybe someone else had the green dots? That is a new design. They have them in yellow, too, but don't know if anyone has ever used yellow. We have seen red countertops and orange ones. Think just about every color has been used. Then there is the question of the marble or granite look.

KarenH · 06-08-2015, 06:47 PM

While not the dots, here's a pic of yellow interiors. I can't remember whose trailer it was (Richard & Sue's?) but if it's yours, I apologize for stepping on toes. But I liked it!

EDarby · 06-08-2015, 06:53 PM

VERY nice!
Wish I could have met you guys at the Rally. Or did I?

So many new faces (all new, actually!).
Anyway . . . really love the look!

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Originally Posted by etuna

Hi. Diana and I have black Formica in our new Escape 19 (Basalt slate 3690-58) and we love it. Also got a number of positive comments on it at the rally last weekend.

EDarby · 06-08-2015, 06:56 PM

Thanks, rbryan! Just back a bit ago from Home Depot. Picked out 6 or 7 black samples, but it's really hard to tell from the tiny pieces (they only had a few large pieces but none in black). Going tomorrow to a Lowe's in Cleveland - have a feeling they'll have a larger selection and hopefully I can check out the radiance finish.

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Originally Posted by rbryan4

Ellen, the darker Formica can look very classy. I particularly like the dark Formica in Karen's 15, which I think she mentioned has the radiance finish, not the matte. If I were going dark, I'd probably go with radiance, provided it's available for that color.

float5 · 06-08-2015, 06:58 PM

You can call Formica and they will send you 5"x7" samples.

Oh, yes, someone used yellow, too. Not sure any color has not been used.

EDarby · 06-08-2015, 07:01 PM

Yikes - I'm having a hard enough time just choosing from the black options! This overloaded brain (think tow-vehicle-searching/build-sheet-figuring!)

has to limit the options somewhere!

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Originally Posted by Floating Cloud

The black ones do look so good, yes, very classy. We have seen many good ones in other colors though. Someone had the blue dots recently and maybe someone else had the green dots? That is a new design. They have them in yellow, too, but don't know if anyone has ever used yellow. We have seen red countertops and orange ones. Think just about every color has been used. Then there is the question of the marble or granite look.

EDarby · 06-08-2015, 07:03 PM

Wow - I absolutely LOVE seeing the different interiors!!! That is so pretty.

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Originally Posted by KarenH

While not the dots, here's a pic of yellow interiors. I can't remember whose trailer it was (Richard & Sue's?) but if it's yours, I apologize for stepping on toes. But I liked it!

EDarby · 06-08-2015, 07:03 PM

Hummmm, great idea. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Floating Cloud

You can call Formica and they will send you 5"x7" samples.

KarenH · 06-08-2015, 07:15 PM

After I narrowed my choices to a very few, I ordered the bigger samples online from Formica:

Explore Formica® Laminate

akoaoka · 06-08-2015, 07:36 PM

Oh my that is sweet! I totally dig the daisies.

EDarby · 06-08-2015, 07:41 PM

This is excellent, Karen! Thank you!!!

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Originally Posted by KarenH

After I narrowed my choices to a very few, I ordered the bigger samples online from Formica:

Explore Formica® Laminate

Charlie & Lucy · 06-08-2015, 08:21 PM

Absolutely love the yellow formica and the flowers on blue background fabric!!!
Lucy

**Donna D.** · 06-08-2015, 09:06 PM

Ellen stopped by at the ETI rally to meet me and view Ten Forward. She mentioned all black formica. I turned my nose up. I apologize if folks chose that color. I had a dark blue, solid, matte finish in my sticks 'n bricks home and the dust was AWFUL. I can't even imagine camping with windows open... I mentioned, something other than a solid... I like some of the pics posted. But honestly, a solid black, glossy or matte .. for a full-time rig... wouldn't work for me. YMMV

EDarby · 06-08-2015, 09:22 PM

And you suggested I pose the question on the forum. I really appreciate your suggestion -- have received lots of great feedback. Hey, I figure -- my counter is really, really small -- can just quickly wipe it off and good t'go. I just am lovin' the looks of these black counters.

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Originally Posted by Donna D.

Ellen stopped by at the ETI rally to meet me and view Ten Forward. She mentioned all black formica. I turned my nose up. I apologize if folks chose that color. I had a dark blue, solid, matte finish in my sticks 'n bricks home and the dust was AWFUL. I can't even imagine camping with windows open... I mentioned, something other than a solid... I like some of the pics posted. But honestly, a solid black, glossy or matte .. for a full-time rig... wouldn't work for me. YMMV

**Donna D.** · 06-08-2015, 10:06 PM

Ellen, you're receiving some great feedback and PICS! Only you can decide what will work best for you. I've made my decision, now it's time for you...

EDarby · 06-08-2015, 10:09 PM

As always, thanks DonnaD for your support!!!

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Originally Posted by Donna D.

Ellen, you're receiving some great feedback and PICS! Only you can decide what will work best for you. I've made my decision, now it's time for you...

**Donna D.** · 06-08-2015, 10:28 PM

Absolutely, positively Ellen. It was TERRIFIC to meet you!

EDarby · 06-08-2015, 10:33 PM

Back atcha, Donna - I feel the same!!!

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Originally Posted by Donna D.

Absolutely, positively Ellen. It was TERRIFIC to meet you!

NW Cat Owner · 06-09-2015, 10:24 AM

I'm on my second order of samples from Formica (technically, third as they only allowed 5 samples per request, so I requested 5 and 4 the first time around and they shipped them together).

Wilsonart has a nifty feature where you can plug in a selection of their countertop colors onto a kitchen layout, as well as change the wall, floor and cabinet colors. I spent a long time playing around with it.

I decided I didn't like the high gloss as it reflected too much light. It also gave me some ideas on lighter colors, as I was also leaning towards darker (blacks and greys) colors.

While ETI will not use Wilsonart products (even if you supply it yourself), you can play around with their visualizer and it can give you some ideas on what you might like. I decided not to go with the purple walls and teal countertop.

I figure once I decide on the countertop I can then figure out fabric and flooring.

I do like the black handles and hinges idea if you're using a darker countertop. Although, so far my favorite has been Denim Canvas from Formica (And Cloud 9 from Wilsonart, but I have to pass on that one, unfortunately.)

EDarby · 06-09-2015, 10:38 AM

SO glad you mentioned that about Wilsonart! Thanks! I have all my samples out in the car right now but I know that some of them are Wilsonart.

Looking forward to seeing your final color choices.

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Originally Posted by NW Cat Owner

While ETI will not use Wilsonart products (even if you supply it yourself), you can play around with their visualizer and it can give you some ideas on what you might like. I decided not to go with the purple walls and teal countertop.

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