If I were going to update like that, I would consider painting the Decragard with white polyurethane instead of the new Formica, and not just to save $$$, but also to make the job possible at home. (DIY)
The formica undoubtably looks better, but the polyurethane can be either sprayed or rolled (and tipped) to look very good.
It flows out nicely, and when you take the panels out and lay them flat in the shop to paint them, it becomes a much easier job than when they're hanging vertically. (Linear polyurethane paints flow out very flat and even, making surfaces look like-new much more than other paints.)
Many older power and sailboats are painted with LPU, and turn out looking like new!
Originally, the 2-part paints were best, but more recently, single part LPUs have become better performing, and they are much are easier to work with.
What is more,, spraying 2-part LPUs has traditionally been difficult because of the breathing devices required for the worker, but brushing can be done without such equipment, and now brushing single part LPUs gets the job done without all the fuss.
The Formica application, while looking best, requires precise cutting, application (gluing), and then trimming with a router. Not exactly a typical weekend handyman's job. Plus you need the right tools. (Cutting and trimming the plastic requires very precise and sharp tools.)
Just some thoughts! No 2 cent deposit required!
Joe. :teeth :thup
