Monday, March 30, 2009

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.

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