That is, you need a smooth, straight edge that is square to the top surface. Most kitchen counters and bath vanity tops that are fabricated with plastic laminate are 1-1/2-inches thick.

The sides will be installed first so that the top piece of laminate will cover the top edge of the sides. Initially, the backsplash piece will be 5 inches high by 6 feet long. Since part of the ...

Laminate countertops are available in a number of shapes and edge treatments. The most common is called “post-formed,” which means that the top is formed from a single piece of laminate that's ...

This way the top overlaps the joint and helps ... laminate and the wood substrate. Higher-end laminate countertops are rounded over (have no edge joints at the front of the counter), which greatly ...

layer that simulates wood and a sturdy clear top wear layer. Laminate flooring boards are 6mm to 12mm thick. Boards are manufactured with edges that snap together, eliminating the need for nails ...

Danny Lipford: Lori-anne is asking, “One of the edges of our laminate countertops is loose. How can I reattach it?” If you have any edging on your plastic laminate countertop that’s come ...

Cons: Most laminates have a colored top layer over a dark core, which shows at the edges. Water can seep through seams or between the countertop and backsplash, weakening the material.

There are still edges that show the transition of color ... Stone is one color throughout, like a carrot. Laminate just has that top layer of color or pattern like a radish,” says Boston ...

Some home buyers turn up their noses at laminate kitchen counters but laminate ... as well as fees for sink and faucet cutouts, edges, back splash, and removal of the old counters.