Both resemble true hardwood but each comes with its own benefits and disadvantages.
Plain wood laminate.
Transform your kitchen with new countertops from menards.
You can even choose between pre cut or custom made worktops.
Decide on a look.
Solid hardwood flooring as the name suggests is comprised of flooring boards that are solid hardwood material through and through.
You can get more for your money and enjoy stylish pieces that will.
Whichever worktop you choose all are guaranteed to last for at least 25 years in your kitchen.
If you re buying a piece for a high traffic area veneer may receive damage more easily than laminate or solid wood.
When it comes to affordability laminate furniture offers great value.
Wide x 50 2 3 in length laminate flooring 23 69 sq.
We offer a variety of laminate solid surface and quartz countertops as well as in stock laminate countertops to match any style.
The veneer is a thin layer of real wood typically 1 32 to 1 16 inch in thickness sliced from logs in sheets.
Solid wood is well solid wood.
The wide width light gray color and embossed finish are able to transcend well beyond just one design style to put itself to work in any home or business.
The manufacturing process creates an incredibly durable product that can withstand a demanding work environment.
Water resistant eir silverton oak 8 mm thick x 7 1 2 in.
Although it is not real wood laminate can be painted by sanding the piece lightly to remove the glossy finish primed and then painted with thin layers of your favorite color.
Compared to solid wood options laminate furniture is much more stain and scratch resistant.
If you re seeking an alternative to hardwood but laminate doesn t sound like the material for you consider engineered wood or luxury vinyl.
Veneered wood is a laminate.
When glued to composites plywood or solid wood veneer helps produce a product natural in appearance but more affordable than solid wood for tables chairs and other furniture.
Laminate pieces are incredibly easy to clean and maintain great for children s rooms or any spot where it will get a lot of wear.
Our kitchen worktops come in different materials.
The boards usually 3 4 inch thick are generally milled with a smooth top surface and tongue and groove edges that interlock to hold the boards together.
Solid wood offers a great deal of overall strength and stability.
Further customize and enhance your kitchen s functionality with our wide range of cutting boards cabinets backsplashes and wall tiles kitchen sinks kitchen faucets and installation accessories.