Particle board finishing - decorative sheets - what are they and where to get them?

[FXC]

Hi,

I've been doing my hobbies on my office desk and now the thing looks like a WW II survivor. I'd like to sand it and replace the decorative sheet on it.

The office is made of particle board and it has some cherry wood grain finish. The edges have a ~0.02" plastic sheet, while the surfaces have a very thin something, it could be paper - I don't know - it's almost as if the grain is printed onto the board.

My question is - how is this finish called and where can I get some replacement sheeting? I attached a picture for you guys to better understand what I'm looking for.

Thank you!!!

[ger21]

It is paper. I don't think you can buy it anywhere, and even if you could, you wouldn't be able to apply it.

Your best bet would be to sand it off and use a plastic laminate (Formica). You can order it from Home Depot or Lowes. Most Home Depot's stock a few colors which tend to be much cheaper than ordering, though.