Laminate countertop material is a low-cost, durable alternative to solid surface and quartz countertops. Another advantage of laminate is that you can do it yourself. With particle board, contact ...

Made from plastic and particleboard, laminate is a great imitator, which means that you can get the look of just about every other countertop material for a less expensive price tag. Solids in every ...

Dear James: My budget is very limited, but I need a new kitchen countertop. Is there any type of attractive low-cost countertop I can make myself? — Michael D. Dear Michael: Even if you are not ...

There are a few ways to update existing laminate countertops on a budget, but at some point, you may feel the need to totally replace them. Installing a new laminate countertop on your cabinet may ...

In this video, I install IKEA’s EKBACKEN Concrete Effect laminate countertops and show you exactly how it’s done. From measuring and cutting to joining and finishing, I walk through each step of the ...

Q: My kitchen countertop has seen better days. It is time for a change, yet I am on a tight budget. Is it possible to make a new one myself? A: Designing and installing an attractive countertop is not ...

Q: We are remodeling our bathroom and would like to install a new countertop on our vanity. We are buying a new drop-in sink and would like to buy a laminate countertop to go with it. We need a simple ...

Question: Our plastic laminate kitchen countertops are in bad shape. They are square-edged instead of the common rounded-edge tops. On a TV home-repair show I saw how a remodeler simply covered the ...

The kitchen is the heart of your home and the most important room for most homebuyers. It’s also the most stressful room to try to upgrade or remodel, thanks in large part to the seemingly countless ...

Choosing a countertop material for your kitchen is a big decision and can affect not just your cooking but the appeal and value of your home. Here's our guide.