List of Good Surfaces
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TheTristanator
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i've only used PVC SO YEA
TheTristanator
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Formica
Formica is commonly used as counter top material and is available at most home improvement stores.
Pros: It slides well, and is readily available.
Cons: Chips easily in the absence of coping.
got that from the sticky
Formica is commonly used as counter top material and is available at most home improvement stores.
Pros: It slides well, and is readily available.
Cons: Chips easily in the absence of coping.
got that from the sticky
SteezyOhio
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laminent roll flooring, anything smeared with dog poop, bef tender loin
sticky thread or searchbar......
sticky thread or searchbar......
sklermang
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UHMW (Ultra High Molecular Weight polyethylene)
UHMW is a high very density polyethylene plastic used by ski resorts for top sheet.
Pros: Very high abrasion and impact resistance as well as a low coefficient of friction which make it very well suited for top sheet. Will out last all other listed materials.
Cons: Cost
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HDPE (High Density PolyEthylene)
High density plastic similar to UHMW. Also know as puck board.
Pros: Very durable, easy to work with, and slides well.
Cons: Cost
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ABS
ABS plastic is rigid and impact resistant.
Note: Pros v. Cons are currently unavailable because there is not enough experience with using this material. If you have used it let us know about it works.
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Formica
Formica is commonly used as counter top material and is available at most home improvement stores.
Pros: It slides well, and is readily available.
Cons: Chips easily in the absence of coping.
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Acrylic (e.g. Plexiglas)
Acrylic is a clear used to replace glass in applications where it could be easily broken.
Pros: Readily available at home improvement stores.
Cons: Prone to cracking and should not be fastened with countersunk screws. It is also relatively soft and should be used only with coping.
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Lexan
LEXAN® is a trademark for a plastic developed by GE.
Pros: Much stronger than acrylic and resists cracking.
Cons: Cost
oh and these are from the sticky, but there are definitely some more not listed
UHMW is a high very density polyethylene plastic used by ski resorts for top sheet.
Pros: Very high abrasion and impact resistance as well as a low coefficient of friction which make it very well suited for top sheet. Will out last all other listed materials.
Cons: Cost
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HDPE (High Density PolyEthylene)
High density plastic similar to UHMW. Also know as puck board.
Pros: Very durable, easy to work with, and slides well.
Cons: Cost
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ABS
ABS plastic is rigid and impact resistant.
Note: Pros v. Cons are currently unavailable because there is not enough experience with using this material. If you have used it let us know about it works.
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Formica
Formica is commonly used as counter top material and is available at most home improvement stores.
Pros: It slides well, and is readily available.
Cons: Chips easily in the absence of coping.
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Acrylic (e.g. Plexiglas)
Acrylic is a clear used to replace glass in applications where it could be easily broken.
Pros: Readily available at home improvement stores.
Cons: Prone to cracking and should not be fastened with countersunk screws. It is also relatively soft and should be used only with coping.
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Lexan
LEXAN® is a trademark for a plastic developed by GE.
Pros: Much stronger than acrylic and resists cracking.
Cons: Cost
oh and these are from the sticky, but there are definitely some more not listed
family_vacation
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A plastic gutter is incredibly slippery when wet.
willy_baller
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a gutter or sheet metal