Back roll it/reverse the bow for a couple of days or week
and see if it flattens.
You could also set it in the direct sun while it's back
rolled/the bow is reversed.
I would also look at the thickness. If it's the old
standard grade (.045ish) you "might" have a problem.
Vertical grade (.030ish) would probably not be any problem
and not need the bow reversed.
It's a SWAG.
UA100
Just let the laminate lay out flat for a day or two if you feel this to be
necessary. My experience with using plastic laminates is that if you are
using a Good and relatively fresh contact adhesive, you are not going to
have a problem with it holding the laminate down. These adhesives hold very
well and instantly.
"Lewis Hartswick" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Has anyone successfully flattened old Formica . (yes it realy is )
> It has been laying around for over 15 yrs and is curved so I'm
> afraid the contact cement will not be able to hold it down. I'm going
> to use it in a drawer bottom on 1/8 in. plywood so it should be
> pretty FLAT.
> Ideas? Thanks
> ...lew...