Because granite is a natural stone each individual slab is unique even ones that come from the same quarry.
Difference between formica and laminate countertops.
Formica is only used by uneducated peasants to refer to a laminated worktop.
Laminate is merely a smooth veneer applied to surfaces such as medium density fiberboard or plywood as a finishing touch.
When comparing the products from these two companies keep the intended use kitchen or laundry room for example color style grade and quality uppermost in your mind.
Formica was founded in 1913 by its founders.
You will have quite a few options to choose from in terms of looks but not nearly as much as you will with granite.
Formica is a registered trade mark and not a generic word for a laminated worktop.
Formica countertops and other brands of laminate have a laminate sheet with a printed design attached to a particle board core.
The formica group and wilsonart companies make countertops that offer consumers an array of options and designs.
As a lower cost substitute to real granite tops the formica 180fx and wilsonart hd series are great options.
They were the company to introduce laminated kitchen worktops.
Laminate and formica countertops are exactly the same.
Just thinking you might get a longer lasting product for your money.
Granite countertops can be found in a seemingly endless variety of colors and styles.
Formica makes and uses laminate to create the formica brand laminate countertop.
Formica is a brand offering high pressure laminate countertops.