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 ...

Measure the hollow space under your new countertop for the correct build-up height before ordering your new ones. Your manufacturer can supply build-up strips, or you can cut them yourself. Our ...

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? Dear Michael: Even if you are not experienced with ...

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 ...

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 ...

Recently on your radio program you mentioned an outfit in the East Bay that manufactured what sounded like a variety of add-on "edging" strips for old Formica countertops. Could you let me know of the ...

Q: I have plastic laminate on my countertops. Some of the edging around the laminate has come off, while other parts are starting to curl. How can I reattach the laminate and prevent it from lifting ...