6 Reasons Why Laminate Countertops Are The Ideal Choice
They mimic natural stone perfectly
Previously, laminate countertops were limited to only a few patterns and designs. However, today there are hundreds of colors, patterns, and textures available. Today, high-end laminates can resemble some of the most popular natural stone countertops such as marble, granite, and quartz.
Laminates Resist Stain As Well or Better Than Most Other Materials
According to Consumer Reports' countertop tests, "we stained, sliced, scratched, scorched, and nicked 14 materials from leading brands and found enormous differences in materials but little variation among brands. That's why we rated materials, not brands. Stains and heat weren't a problem for laminate in our tests."
They are more impact resistant than any stone
As most people know, stone countertops chip easily and even crack under certain conditions. Granite, marble, and quartz all get low grades when it comes to impact resistance. Laminate, on the other hand, has been shown to stand up to just about anything you can throw at it. Not even a clumsy cast iron skillet will cause laminate counters to chip or crack.
Laminates Resist Stain As Well or Better Than Most Other Materials
According to Consumer Reports' countertop tests, "we stained, sliced, scratched, scorched, and nicked 14 materials from leading brands and found enormous differences in materials but little variation among brands. That's why we rated materials, not brands. Stains and heat weren't a problem for laminate in our tests."
They Are Easier To Maintain Than Stone
Laminate is low maintenance material once it is installed it does not need to be sealed or specially cleaned. Daily household cleaning items can be used on laminate surfaces.
more affordable than other countertop materials
The average laminate countertop installation costs between $800 to $1,700 in total. The price is around $10 to $50 per square foot. This is a great option to cut costs and save money. Granite countertops will cost you around $35 to $100 per square foot (and up if the granite is considered "high end.") The total price for installation and materials of granite countertops is usually between $2,000 to $4,500.
