High pressure plastic laminate is still one of the most common countertop
surfaces in use today. Laminate countertops are easy to clean, very affordable
and are available in a wide array of colors. Laminate tops are not scratch or
heat resistant,but they are stain resistant. The normal life of A custom laminate
top is between 10 to 15 years.(if you take care of your tops). All the major
brands of laminates provide different finishes on there products
(matte,sparkle,crystal,glossy,etchings and HD).
Under-mount sinks are also an option with laminate countertops.
We can put a stainless steel,Solid surface or a granite composite sink.
Here at Countertops & Cabinets Inc. we offer four major brands
of high pressure laminates Formica, WilsonArt, Arborite and Pionite.
We offer these four brands in 3 different applications.
surfaces in use today. Laminate countertops are easy to clean, very affordable
and are available in a wide array of colors. Laminate tops are not scratch or
heat resistant,but they are stain resistant. The normal life of A custom laminate
top is between 10 to 15 years.(if you take care of your tops). All the major
brands of laminates provide different finishes on there products
(matte,sparkle,crystal,glossy,etchings and HD).
Under-
Here at Countertops & Cabinets Inc. we offer four major brands
of high pressure laminates Formica, WilsonArt, Arborite and Pionite.
We offer these four brands in 3 different applications.
Custom Edge top with a loose or cove back splash
Post Form top with a cove Back splash
Self Edge top with a loose or cove back splash
The self edge profile: This is where a separate piece of laminate is applied
vertically to the front edge of a countertop, and is the most common edge.The
self edge looks uninspiring in profile, but it allows for great flexibility in
countertop shapes. "S" shaped corners, full radius ends on peninsulas and
islands, and other shapes are easier to make with a self edge top than on any
other type of profile
vertically to the front edge of a countertop, and is the most common edge.The
self edge looks uninspiring in profile, but it allows for great flexibility in
countertop shapes. "S" shaped corners, full radius ends on peninsulas and
islands, and other shapes are easier to make with a self edge top than on any
other type of profile
Custom edge tops are different from self edge tops in that there is a separate,
pre-manufactured strip of beveled laminate, wood or solid surface edging
applied to the front. While this provides an attractive front edge, there are some
considerations that you must be aware of. Moisture penetration can destroy a
countertop. Custom edge tops can not have radius corners. Instead it will have
Miter corners. This tops also will have the appearance of a seamless edge and
a stone look. These clean decorative edges offer practical upgrades for any
laminate surface.
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considerations that you must be aware of. Moisture penetration can destroy a
countertop. Custom edge tops can not have radius corners. Instead it will have
Miter corners. This tops also will have the appearance of a seamless edge and
a stone look. These clean decorative edges offer practical upgrades for any
laminate surface.
Post Form counter tops are prefabricated laminate tops. They have a rounded
or rolled front and back splash. The tops are ordered in sections and corners are
bolted together. There will be a 45 degree angle seam in the corners, and a 90
degree straight seam for runs over 12 foot. All laminate colors are available in
post form tops. Tops with multi colors or designs, help to conceal the seams.
This type of top was originally designed to provide a economical and quickly
installed counter top for simple kitchens. The Post Form tops does have some
limits on design and wall straightness and corners being somewhat square.
or rolled front and back splash. The tops are ordered in sections and corners are
bolted together. There will be a 45 degree angle seam in the corners, and a 90
degree straight seam for runs over 12 foot. All laminate colors are available in
post form tops. Tops with multi colors or designs, help to conceal the seams.
This type of top was originally designed to provide a economical and quickly
installed counter top for simple kitchens. The Post Form tops does have some
limits on design and wall straightness and corners being somewhat square.
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