Thursday, April 2, 2009

Using Formica Samples

One of the most important things you can do to ensure that you will be completely satisfied with the Formica countertops that you choose, is to take home multiple amounts of Formica samples from your local retail hardware store. If you do not live close to a hardware store, you can also order formica samples online. Remember to take home with you at least 10 Formica samples at a time, and seriously consider each one.

As stated in previous articles, it is important that the lighting that you are selecting your Formica in, is the same lighting that you will be seeing your Formica countertops and on a daily basis. Hold your Formica samples against the different colors in your kitchen. These colors can come from anything from your cabinets to your appliances, your painted walls and even the floors.

Do not rush your decision, after you have narrowed your selection down to maybe your top three or four picks, you should sleep on your decision overnight. When you wake up the next morning refreshed, look back over your top three decisions and then select one. If you are having a hard time selecting just one, it is a good idea to ask someone else's opinion. Seeking the help of a professional designer or decorator is not a bad idea at times. But remember no matter what they tell you, you're the one who'll be living in your home, and ultimately should make the final decision on what color countertops are we going in your home.

Monday, March 30, 2009

Advantages of a Formica Countertop

What are some of the benefits of installing Formica countertops in your home? Well the first benefit would have to be priced. Formica countertops are some of the least expensive ways that you can remodel your home without breaking the bank.

Another reason that makes installing a Formica countertop in your home, a good choice, is its extreme durability. For the amount of money you spend on a Formica countertop, you really get a great value. Formica countertops will hold up well to scrubbing, food and liquids, and a moderate amount of heat. True it is not as nice, or durable as may be a natural stone would be, but for the price it is really hard to beat.

Another great aspect of Formica countertops, is the amount of colors and textures that are available. There are so many amounts of Formica samples available that you will be able to find a Formica countertop that will suit the needs of your home.

Being able to install a countertop on your own, is a huge advantage. Installing a Formica countertop in your kitchen or bathroom is definitely a do-it-yourself kind of job. It is not quite as easy to install granite, marble, or tile under countertops. So having a countertop that is durable, inexpensive, readily available in hundreds of colors textures and shapes, and is easy to install, you would hopefully come to the conclusion that it would be hard to beat a countertop product like Formica.

Formica Countertops

If you are planning on remodeling your kitchen, one aspect of a kitchen remodel is often replacing your countertops. If you're looking for an inexpensive way to update your house, why not think about Formica countertops. Formica countertops are definitely one of the least expensive ways to remodel your kitchen, and give it a unique look.

If you have a Formica dealer in your area, is a good idea to look through samples of different colors are Formica that are available. If you do not have a store or dealer in your area, you can find many samples of Formica countertops online. If you find a Formica sample that you would like to look at in person, many times they will mail it to you for free.

There are literally hundreds of different laminate Formica countertops to choose from. It is a good idea to physically hold a sample in your hand so that you can compare it with the colors in your home and the colors of your cabinets. There are also many different kinds of edge variations available for countertops as well. Most homes contain traditional flat edging, but this does not have to be the case in your home. There are a few variants choose from such as the waterfall edge that allow you to have a seamless look on your countertop edges.

If you buy a premade slab, consider the possibility of even using Formica laminate for your backsplash as well. This will give your kitchen counter tops the uniform look. If you're looking to change it up however, you can use a tile or stone, or even granite backsplash.

Many retail stores such as Home Depot and Lowe's carry a large selection of Formica countertops in stock. If you choose something that they have on a special keyboard, you can expect to wait about two weeks to receive your specialty item in the mail.