Plastic Laminate Basics. Often mistakenly called Formica (a storied manufacturer of the material founded in 1913), the correct term for the material is either plastic laminate or high-pressure ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you think plastic laminate went out with the 1970s, think again. The material is going strong ...

Plastic laminate countertops have been adorning kitchen cabinets for more than 50 years—and with good reason. Plastic laminate is a tough, durable material that comes in hundreds of colors and ...

Using plastic laminate for the countertop surface is a good choice. It is durable, reasonably priced, lightweight and easy to work with. Other than very decorative edge treatments that require ...

Plastic laminate countertops don’t get as much fanfare as their showier quartz and granite cousins, but these dependable workhorses of the kitchen need care, too. If you have plastic laminate ...

Laminate flooring was invented in the late ‘70s by Swedish flooring company Perstorp, but it wasn’t widely introduced to the European market until 1984. And it wasn’t available in the U.S ...

First, gently pull back the thermofoil as far as it easily gives way. Do not force it or the plastic might snap off. With a sharp chisel, gradually pare away the wood fibers that are bulging out.

Q: I have plastic laminate on my countertops. Some of the edging around the laminate has come off, while other parts are starting to curl. How can I reattach the laminate and prevent it from ...

Plastic. Plastic laminate flooring is a cost-effective, durable option that mimics the look of natural materials like wood, tile and stone without their high cost and maintenance requirements.

Design for plastic laminate. All-over repeat pattern on terra cotta gouache ground. Rectangular grid in cornflower blue overlaid with vertical, undulating lines in the same hue; these form repeating ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you think plastic laminate went out with the 1970s, think again. The material is going strong ...