"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you think plastic laminate went out with the 1970s, think again. The material is going strong ...

Be careful when handling the plastic laminate sheet because it is brittle when not supported on a countertop. The first piece that I ever touched, I broke and had to start the job over.

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.

Plastic Laminate Countertops. Plastic laminate has been around since the beginning of modern kitchens. We actually saw it made once. Several layers of resin-coated paper are sandwiched together ...

Plastic laminate is the tough surfacing material widely used as a cover for kitchen countertops. Laminates are made of thin sheets of kraft paper impregnated with phenolic resin. A plastic veneer ...

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 ...

Unless you’re talking about a timeline of just a few months, painting a plastic laminate countertop is not worth the time and effort, nor the expense of the paint.

Get beyond the brand names and your countertop options really just come down to a handful of materials. The choices can seem overwhelming, but the truth is that there's never been a better time to ...

Q–My plastic-laminate countertop, which is 38 years old, has a sizable burn mark. Is there some way I can paint or repair this? A–Small defects in plastic laminate, such as chips, can often be ...

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 liftin ...

Danny Lipford: Lori-anne is asking, “One of the edges of our laminate countertops is loose. How can I reattach it?” If you have any edging on your plastic laminate countertop that’s come ...