Wilsonart Laminate Countertops
There isn’t a more affordable option for your kitchen countertops than Wilsonart laminate.
Dollar for dollar, there isn’t a harder working alternative.
Why Laminate Is The Best Budget Kitchen Countertop
Laminate counters can take a beating in the kitchen. They are hard to scratch, tough to burn, and easy to maintain.
That doesn’t mean that you can abuse them, however. They do need to be protected with a cutting board or trivet, anytime that you are cutting, chopping, or handling hot pots and pans. It may be hard to damage them but it’s definitely not impossible.
Prices For Wilsonart Laminate Countertops
You’re going to pay around $30 per square foot of countertop. That price includes installation.
What it does not include are upgrades. If you want them, you’re going to pay extra for edge details and back splashes. Expect these charges to add about 35% to the total of the square footage calculation.
You’re Most Budget Conscious Option - Install New Laminate On Top Of Old
If you currently have laminate countertops that are structurally sound, you don’t have to buy a whole new countertop. You can freshen up them up by laying new laminate right on top of the old. This is one of your most powerful and affordable home remodeling ideas.
Today’s Laminates Are Beautiful (Unlike The Ones You May Remember From Your Childhood)
Just like many of you, I vividly remember the laminate countertops from the 1980′s. They were gaudy and an insult to kitchen remodeling.
The Wilsonart laminate countertops that you can buy today have moved light years beyond those old kitchen countertops. They mimic more expensive options, such as granite and quartz, beautifully.
They even have bullnose and ogee edge detail options just like stone countertops. You’ll have to look closely to distinguish modern laminate countertops from granite.
Maintenance Is A Snap
You don’t have to work hard to keep your Wilsonart laminate countertops looking like new.
Wipe up spills quickly, stains will set in if left on the surface for too long. Use soap and water or common household cleaners like Windex or Formula 409. Natural disinfectants like vinegar also work well.
More Budget Countertop Options
Granite Veneer - Actual granite countertops for about the prices of solid surface.
