Laminate VS. Solid Surface Countertops

LAMINATE

-Made of a particle board wooden core, wrapped in a thin veneer sheet Not very strong
-Not heat resistant
-Consistent patterns; can resemble stone counters
Inexpensive; popularly used in rental properties and apartments...

SOLID SURFACE

-Made from acrylic, resins and polymers
-Non-porous
-Susceptible to scratches Consistent patterns; can resemble stone counters...


Laminate VS. Solid Surface Countertops

LAMINATE

-Made of a particle board wooden core, wrapped in a thin veneer sheet Not very strong
-Not heat resistant
-Consistent patterns; can resemble stone counters
Inexpensive; popularly used in rental properties and apartments...

SOLID SURFACE

-Made from acrylic, resins and polymers
-Non-porous
-Susceptible to scratches Consistent patterns; can resemble stone counters...


Laminate VS. Solid Surface Countertops

LAMINATE

-Made of a particle board wooden core, wrapped in a thin veneer sheet Not very strong
-Not heat resistant
-Consistent patterns; can resemble stone counters
Inexpensive; popularly used in rental properties and apartments...

SOLID SURFACE

-Made from acrylic, resins and polymers
-Non-porous
-Susceptible to scratches Consistent patterns; can resemble stone counters...