Laminate countertops are one of the cheapest in the market, second only to tile countertops. In fact, their affordability is one of the main reasons they are so popular, besides their virtually unlimited range of style and design options. While a steel or solid surface countertop can run you well over $1,000, you can expect […]
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Painting your laminate countertop can easily provide you with a quick fix for your tired looking kitchen space. This is an option you should definitely consider when planning to remodel your kitchen as painting the laminate countertop is going to be less expensive when compared to having to replace the whole surface. Also, painting can […]
Laminate countertops come in a wide range of thicknesses and weights. The thickness and weight of a laminate countertop are very easy to control, because the materials used are light and pliable, as well as cheap and readily available. This is why many manufacturers and dealers offer custom-made laminate countertops – they are fully customizable […]
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Many homes across the nation have a laminate countertop in their home, but these countertops must often be replaced because the homeowners do not understand what the properties of the laminate countertop are. Although these countertop surfaces are inexpensive compared to many other types of countertop surfaces, they can become a major expense to the […]
There are no size limitations on laminate countertops. In fact, the owner of a prominent manufacturer of laminate countertops had the all the walls, floors and ceilings of his home laminated. Of course, this can cost you a lot, but it is certainly possible. Price restrictions The size of your laminate countertop is limited only […]
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Laminate countertops are very popular for placement in homes across the country because of the inexpensive nature of laminate countertops, but because laminate countertops are so inexpensive, many homeowners forget that these countertops need regular care to ensure that they remain looking clean and new. Although the care needed to protect a laminate countertop is […]
Direct heat can quickly damage your laminate countertop. Remember, laminate countertops are essentially plastic, and plastic melts easily. Even relatively cool pans can deform a laminate countertop, because plastic does not have enough structural integrity to withstand even relatively low cooking temperatures. Damage from direct heat is usually irreversible, and worse, burns and melting are […]
There is information scattered all over the Internet about anything, and laminate countertops are no exception. When it comes to maintaining or upgrading a home, there is always something more to learn. Here are some articles on laminate countertops which might be of help. Countertops: Your Options by Kitchens.com This website features an extremely helpful […]
Laminate kitchen countertops are the most common options for kitchen countertops nowadays. They are made of several layers of synthetic materials that contain sheets of kraft paper materials, decorative paper, and melamine plastic coatings. Laminate countertops are the least expensive among the other types of countertops, and they also come in the widest variety of […]
Since they are very affordable, laminate countertops leave you a lot of room to further customize your kitchen or bathroom counter, better match it with the rest of your home décor, or simply give it more character. For an extra $5 or so per linear foot, you can have your laminate countertop made in the […]