Different Types of Laminate Countertop

Laminate is the most popular countertop material on the market today. Not only is it a reliable and low cost option, it comes in a limitless number of colors and designs. Laminate countertops are offered by a variety of manufacturers.
Laminate countertops are also very easy to clean, requiring little maintenance. For those with a tight budget, choosing laminate countertops is an economical decision that offers an endless variety of colors, designs, patterns and finishes, while maintaining a high quality. Laminates have a good cost to durability ratio. One drawback of laminate is that it lacks the natural beauty found in natural stone, but overall, it is a strong choice.
When you go out to buy laminate countertops, you will come across many terms related to the same that will help you understand more about the different types and qualities of laminate countertops. You may come across a term called HPL, that stands for high pressure laminate. These are just laminated layers of paper soaked in resin that is fused together under heat and high pressure.
There are certain pre-manufactured kitchen countertops that are known as post-formed. These laminates are bonded by substrate backing and ‘formed’ around the edges. They may have a backsplash too, thus making them ready to install for home centers.
Grade helps in differentiating between different laminates according to the thickness and attributes. The thickest grade is usually in the horizontal grade laminate category used as laminate countertops. The vertical grade are thinner and used for making kitchen cabinets. The laminate countertops are also available in different finishes like glossy, matte, pebbled, textures and in combination. The most expensive and less available types of laminate countertops are the solid core laminates. These have colors that are spread throughout the material and thus reducing the dark edges and seams.

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