Laminate and formica countertops are exactly the same.
Formica and laminate difference.
It is kind of unfortunate for them as i think they actually produce a number of other products as well.
Laminate is the material while formica and wilsonart are the brand names.
It may be a different quality or have a better warranty but formica is a type of laminate surfacing.
Laminate is merely a smooth veneer.
The material is created by a combination of wood and paper that is held together with glue and resin.
Might also be worth looking into the price of replacing the tops with an upgraded laminate countertop finish as compared to the paint.
Formica is both a company and brand name for thier laminate products.
Formica was founded in 1913 by its founders.
Formica is a brand offering high pressure laminate countertops.
Formica is laminate it s a name brand of a specific manufacturer s laminate product for use on substrate.
Just thinking you might get a longer lasting product for your money.
Laminate formica is just a maker of laminate and not all makers are equal in quality.
By the 1930 s they were in the business of making designed mica plastics.
Formica is not the actual name of the material but rather a brand name that is commonly associated with laminate countertops much like corian with solid surface countertops.
As a lower cost substitute to real granite tops the formica 180fx and wilsonart hd series are great options.
Formica makes and uses laminate to create the formica brand laminate countertop.