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 ...

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 ...

This budget-friendly material has some durability issues—but installing it yourself is an attractive option. Are you ...

If you’re thinking about replacing your kitchen counters, and your timing couldn’t be better. Gone forever are the days when your only choices were plastic laminate or wood butcherblock. Today, there ...

The phrase “laminate countertop” usually elicits a look of distaste. A wrinkled nose, maybe a brief sigh and then the phrase, “Too bad it’s not real stone.” For people in their mid-30s to 50s, it ...

I've got some tips for you on how to laminate countertops in your kitchen. Roll on contact cement and allow it to set approximately 15 minutes until it's tacky. Now here's the trick: Place dowels ...

Thanks to a wave of decidedly modern applications, laminate countertops—actually, laminate anything—are shedding their dated reputation. That isn't to say that the old stuff is suddenly a good thing; ...