Stone Over Laminate Countertops

No matter what trend is in laminate is the quality affordable countertop material we offer that can be custom designed to resemble white quartz countertops and gray quartzite countertops for a luxury natural stone look or even wood laminate countertops for a sophisticated yet sleek forest likeness.

Stone over laminate countertops. This is the least expensive option among stone countertop choices. Granite typically costs between 32 to 75 per square foot. Both granite and laminate can be installed with a 4 inch backsplash 6of the same material. Smooth out any air bubbles.

Both will eliminate the need for a tile backsplash unless you want a more decorative option. Laminate countertops can take kitchen wear laminate can handle hot pots and pans up to 400 degrees just fine. 2 lay fiberglass reinforced paper on top of the adhesive. You can even get laminate that looks like nature stone.

Granite backsplashes must be epoxied into place. Caesarstone transform overlays most surfaces including tile laminate stainless steel granite concrete and butcher block transform is intended to overlay all countertops however uneven surfaces and over mount sinks may require additional kitchen installation or fabrication service. From their introduction during the late 1940s and 1950s as a space age substitute for wood or stone surfaces laminate countertops have come full circle. The reason people choose laminate countertops is that they are cheaper than granite and there are so many options allowing them to look like granite or marble granite is often the most chosen material for kitchens around the world because of the durability and style it offers.

This makes the surfaces one of the cheapest countertop options that you can find. In the case of laminate the backsplash 6is usually integral or formed in one piece with the counter. These are variously called countertop overlays granite counter units gcus modular granite or modular quartz. For granite tiles you will want a square 1 4 inch notch.

Use the flat side of the trowel to force a good bond. A small niche industry makes granite or quartz countertop overlays that cover existing counters. A hard slab of granite or quartz including edges and backsplashes goes on top of the existing countertop. After the heyday from 1950s through late1960s plastic laminate countertops went through a long period when they were regarded as cheap and even tacky.

Spread adhesive designed for stone over laminate installations 1 8 inch thick using a 1 8 inch notched trowel. On average laminate countertops cost between 20 to 50 per square foot.