Ready-To-Install Laminate Countertops

Elements

• Ready-to-install laminate counter tops are composed of layers of material. They have a thick fiberboard or particle board base and top layers of decorative paper and hard, waterproof resin. Laminate counter tops that are sold ready-to-install are already cut to the necessary dimensions, and they feature finished edges.

Homeowner Benefits

• Homeowners can enjoy a number of benefits from ready-to-install laminate counter tops. One of the benefits is a substantial cost savings when compared to other kinds of counter tops; ready-to-install laminate counter tops can cost as little as 1/10th the price of materials such as marble. Their installation process may be simple enough for homeowners with carpentry skills to handle instead of hiring a contractor to complete the job. Also, ready-to-install laminate counter tops are made in a wide range of colors and finishes, making it simple to match a color scheme or decor style.

Builder Benefits

• Builders and contractors also benefit from using ready-to-install laminate counter tops. These counter tops allow builders to underbid competitors and meet client budget targets because of their low cost. Because they arrive ready to install, they also speed up the construction or remodeling process, reducing labor costs and making it easier to finish a job on schedule. While ready-to-install laminate counter tops arrive cut to size and with finished edges, builders still may need to cut holes for sinks and other fixtures, which in some cases may reduce the time the counter tops save.

Drawbacks and Alternatives

• While ready-to-install laminate counter tops are an economical alternative to more expensive materials such as marble and stone, they can't entirely match the elegant appearance that more expensive materials give a room. Ready-to-install laminate counter tops must be ordered in specific sizes, which means there's no room for error and no chance to make small changes once the counter tops have been ordered and produced.