Thinking of remodeling your kitchen? Laminate countertops are a great choice for DIY projects.
Not only are the cost of laminate tops far lower than most other surfaces, the color and pattern choices are almost endless. Typical shop-made laminate tops are 1/3 to 1/2 the cost of Granite or Solid Surface and there are well over 600 choices in just the 2 major laminate brands, Formica and Wilsonart. Do it yourself and even greater savings can be had!
Recently both companies have introduced patterns and finishes that simulate real stone for a fraction of the cost. The new 180fx series from Formica and HD series from Wilsonart are amazing. When the edges are treated with Bevel-Edge molding, there is no black edge line typically associated with laminate making it almost impossible to distinguish from real stone.
To top things off, along with the new patterns, both companies have recently upped the ante on durability. With value savings like these, countertops could be refreshed 3 or more times over a lifetime and always be up to date with the latest trends.
