Portland Laminate Countertops for your Kitchen Remodel

You can spend literally $5,000 to $100,000 on basic kitchen remodeling or a radically redesigned kitchen area. For every item you splurge on, there is another that you may not be able to afford. Few people would argue that laminate countertops are the way to go if cost were a non-issue, but you undoubtedly have many plans for your kitchen, so it's important for you to realize that laminate countertops can be a beautiful and reliable addition to your kitchen. With any imaginable texture available for your laminate counter, all you need is a little extra care and you can find thousands of dollars in savings that can be applied to better kitchen cabinets, appliances, or flooring.

Portland Laminate Countertop Performance
Laminate countertops are known for their inferior strength, lack of resistance to stain and burn marks, and shorter life expectancies. While all of these characterizations are true relative to high-end countertop materials, laminate counters are by no means disasters-in-waiting. You won't scratch your countertop with the casually errant cutting knife. Most substances won't stain them if cleaned in a timely fashion, and a boiling pot won't burn them from just a few seconds of exposure. If you like to know that you can abuse your counter and not suffer any consequences, then by all means look for something with stronger guarantees, but laminate counters will be able to withstand the normal course of daily kitchen and bathroom activity. Moreover, some laminate countertop manufacturers have now come out with stronger forms of laminate that they tout as more durable and reliable than older forms of laminate. If you're worried about damaging your countertop, these lines of laminate counters are something to consider for your kitchen.

Cost of Portland Laminate Counters
The average cost of laminate counter installation in Portland is about $1,400. Comparable solid surface and stone counters can cost between $4,000-$5,000. While the size, design, and quality of your laminate counter can cause the exact cost of your project to fluctuate from as low as a few hundred dollars to several thousand, the fact remains that high-end counter alternatives cost three times as much as laminate.

Now, you probably already know that these solid surface and stone counters also greatly outperform laminate, but you can literally install two brand-new laminate counters over the next several years or repair this new laminate counter an indefinite number of times and still stay under the cost of these other countertop installations. In fact, just as many homeowners abhor their laminate counters because of outdated decorating schemes and poor texture choice than anything having to do with the counter's performance. Likewise, that granite or quartz countertop may be the last counter you'll ever need to buy, but are you sure you trust your own decorative taste to stand the test of time?

Portland Laminate Countertop Installation
Another reason to consider a laminate counter in Portland is the abbreviated installation time. Solid surface and stone counters must be fabricated or molded to the exact dimensions of your counter space in a process that may take several days to a week or more before the counter is installed. Total installation times tend to average about two weeks, while laminate counters can generally be purchased and installed in a week or less. If you're installing a new countertop as part of a larger kitchen remodel that may take 4-8 weeks, every week and every day that you can shave off the project's timeline will be greatly appreciated by a household that may be on it's last nerve with a kitchen that's out of commission.

Portland Laminate Countertop Contractors
ServiceMagic puts each and every one of its contractors through a rigorous ten-step screening process. We also give homeowners access to our substantial and quality-controlled online customer ratings and reviews. This area of our website allows you to conveniently see what other homeowners have thought about their experience with individual contractors and with their home improvement projects in general. Better yet, it provides a powerful motivator for contractors to meet and exceed your expectations. Whether you're looking for an independent contractor to install your laminate counter or comprehensive kitchen remodeling services, ServiceMagic will help you find the best person for the job.

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