Inexpensive Alternative to Granite Countertops for Your Kitchen

Ask Danny, Design and Decor, Kitchens and Baths, Video by Danny Lipford

Some of the new plastic laminate countertops can mimic the look of natural stone at a much lower price. Made by various manufacturers and known as honed, etched, or textured, they not only look like stone but feel like it as well. At 50% to 65% less than stone, you can have the look you want while your budget remains intact.

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  1. Paul Marley Says:
    April 24th, 2010 at 05:39

    Saw your show Sat morning and would like to know where to purchase the formica that looks like granet.
    Thanks

  2. Official Comment:

    Ben Erickson Says:
    April 24th, 2010 at 08:51

    Hi Paul,
    There are several companies that make faux stone plastic laminate countertops. You can find out more about the Formica countertop featured in this week’s show on our website at (711) Faux or No. We featured another faux stone plastic laminate countertop by Wilsonart in last year in our (646) Budget Kitchen Makeover episode.

  3. Steve Says:
    August 26th, 2010 at 01:50

    Hey Danny, nice video! Quite interesting to know that laminated counters can mimic real stone. In your video they look amazing! Like a real stone indeed! So probably this is a good new for people who were ready to buy granite counters. How about taking care of this counters? Is that much easier than taking care of granite countertops?

  4. Official Comment:

    Ben Erickson Says:
    August 26th, 2010 at 09:52

    Hi Steve,
    While granite is a hard and durable countertop material, however, unlike plastic laminate, it does require regular sealing to prevent stains.

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