Formica®
Formica® Brand Laminate offers a broader range of looks than ever before…
Transform spaces with Formica’s modern laminates that are as beautiful as they are durable. Mix and match solids, graphic patterns, and finishes. Achieve the look you want for any design challenge or budget. Formica brand laminate sheets are available out of our Columbia, SC location only. Of course, any brand laminate pattern can be used on our Hartson-Kennedy postform tops – out of any Web-Don location across the mid-atlantic region of the US.
Smooth and Seamless
Formica® Solid Surfacing countertops are the perfect choice for a new kitchen or bath. Because colors and designs go all the way through the surface, they seamlessly integrate with sinks and showers for a smooth look and easy clean-up.
Formica® Solid Surfacing is transitioning from polyester-based product to an acrylic-based product. You’ll experience the same quality, functionality, colors and designs you’ve come to expect from the Formica® brand.
Whether it’s time for a kitchen remodel, a new bathroom vanity top, or building a new home, increasing numbers of homeowners and designers are considering a range of options, including solid surface countertops.
Certainly granite has gotten plenty of buzz in recent years, but people aren’t as quick to talk about its downsides. And some designers believe its popularity is already on the decline. Style-wise, granite might not go the way of shag carpet, but it’s arguably become more about “keeping up with the Joneses” than truly being a practical, real-world option for many homes.
In addition to finding a look you love, you’ll want to consider each material’s inherent properties and how each will fare under the demands of everyday living.
Naturally, we’re biased in favor of Formica® Solid Surfacing over granite, but we believe consumers deserve to know some material facts to help inform their remodeling ideas and decorating decisions.
ColorCore®2
Basic, affordable materials like ColorCore®2 can be used in highly creative ways to transcend its fundamental practicality. For more ColorCore 2 Laminate colors view the gallery.
ColorCore®2 Compact
Versatile, practical and beautiful, ColorCore®2 Compact is a structural, two-sided laminate that provides color that goes all the way through so there is no dark edge. For more ColorCore®2 Compact colors click here.
HardStop™ Seam Treatments
Complete your HardStop™ installation with a variety of Formica® seam treatment options. To see more options click here.
HardStop™ Decorative Panels
HardStop™ Panels feature a treated fiberglass core for added durability, strength and Class A fire rating. HardStop™ Panels are a commercial match to standard HPL. To see more from Formica click here.
Living Impressions™
A preview of the beautiful Living Impressions™ collection offered by Formica®. To see more like Living Impressions click here.
180fx®
180fx® marks a revolution in surfacing with true-to-scale granite patterns that offer visual drama unmatched by any other laminate. Modern, sophisticated patterns focus on a neutral palette – versatile enough to pair with any interior design concept. For more 180fx® colors click here.
Formica Infiniti® ColorCore®2
As beautiful as it is durable, Formica Infiniti® ColorCore®2 Laminate features soft-to-the-touch super matte finish, fingerprint resistance, anti-microbial surface protection, and color that goes all the way through so there’s no dark edge. For more Formica Infiniti® ColorCore®2 colors click here.
IdealEdge™
Perfect from any angle!
Transcend the limits of yesterday’s laminate. IdealEdge™ by Formica Group offers decorative edges that bring a fresh look to laminate countertops, islands and more. What you see is a perfectly finished edge – and no more brown seam lines. For more information on IdealEdge™ click here.
Formica Solid Surfacing
As tough as it is beautiful, Formica® Solid Surfacing shapes itself to virtually any design concept, offering a palette of modern colors in every mood. The durable, non-porous surface is ideal for a worktable or custom bar top, as well as sinks and shower surrounds.
For more Solid Surfacing colors, please visit the Formica website.
DecoMetal® Laminates
DecoMetal® Laminate and solid metals deliver lustrous color and sheen with textures reflecting energy, modernity and a feel for craftsmanship. Perfect for adding flair to light-duty horizontal or vertical applications: walls, furniture, retail fixtures, signage, exhibits, and displays. For more choices from visit Formica DecoMetal®
Here are six good reasons to consider solid surface over granite:
- Solid surfacing is durable and easy to clean.
Granite is prone to cracks and chips with use over time – and breaks are not uncommon.Heat-resistant and stain-resistant, solid surfacing is designed to endure many years of use. After all, there are good reasons why it’s a material of choice for many commercial environments: It’s both stylish and easy to clean. Solid surfacing often plays a starring role in restaurant interior design, hotel industry trends and beyond.Not sure? Formica Solid Surfacing comes with a ten-year guarantee. - Solid surfacing is non-porous.
Because solid surfacing is non-porous, it does not require sealing – unlike granite, which must be resealed regularly to prevent stains and bacteria growth. Granite maintenance is a drawback for many busy families who don’t have time to worry about resealing their kitchen countertops at least once a year. - Solid surfacing is renewable and repairable.
Granite is rarely repairable. Whether it’s stains, chips or cracks, once damage is done to granite, the damage is generally done. Solid surfacing can be renewed, as small knicks and scratches can easily be buffed out. Learn more about refreshing solid surfacing. - Solid surfacing loves seamless integrated sinks.
Due to its material nature, granite doesn’t allow for the modern, streamlined elegance of seamless integrated sinks. Learn more about solid surfacing and seamless integrated sinks. - Solid surfacing goes easier on the environment – and on the budget.
Granite is a natural quarried material from mines. This allows the product to be unique, but that comes at a cost to the environment, such as consumption of natural resources and quarry waste.Looking for green building materials? Formica Group is the first major solid surfacing manufacturer to create a range of recycled products that use both post-industrial and post-consumer waste: eSeries by Formica Group.Our eSeries collection features 15 percent total recycled content, five of which is post-consumer in the form of polystyrene. Each sheet of eSeries contains an estimated 1000 Styrofoam cups.Many solid surfacing colors feature decorative stone looks containing recycled content. And solid surfacing offers many design options that are both aesthetically pleasing and more affordable than granite. - Solid surfacing is decorative and offers many design options.
Granite can be shaped or carved, but a solid surface countertop can be routed, shaped, sculpted, engraved, sandblasted, and backlit. In short, because color goes all the way through the surface, it allows for almost endless design, edge and inlay possibilities. Add that to a 10 year limited warranty – and you’ve got a recipe for lasting beauty!
