Entre Terras e Mares · video

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Edgar and Sâmia install Formica paneling in the bow suite of their boat, transitioning from a wooden sub-structure to a finished interior surface.0:06 The process begins by constructing a wooden framework to create a smooth, flat substrate for the laminate, which prevents telegraphing of the underlying fiberglass texture.2:13 After routing the edges and cutting channels for electrical wiring—including 12-volt lighting and USB charging ports—the crew applies contact adhesive to both the panels and the substrate.6:35 They allow the glue to reach a tacky state for 15 to 20 minutes before bonding the laminate sheets.15:27 The project requires significant material, consuming two full sheets of Formica for the initial sections, with an estimated three to four sheets total needed to complete the suite.24:57 The team uses automotive LED components to modify 12-volt light fixtures after finding standard marine-grade options prohibitively expensive.9:28 Proper surface preparation and precise alignment during the bonding phase remain critical to achieving a clean finish.

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