So let s look at the pros and cons of both.
Countertop that fits over existing countertop.
3 crushed recycled glass 60 to 120 per square foot this relative newcomer to the countertop market is as stunning as it is durable.
However there s a caveat attached to it.
There are a few different paint processes out there that transform an existing formica countertop.
Natural variations in stone can result in countertops that don t look exactly like the sample.
Transform by caesarstone is a cutting edge custom quartz overlay that is professionally applied on top of your existing countertops giving you a luxurious update without the time tear out and cost of a full countertop remodel.
High end look in less time.
Cut new laminate to fit leaving about an inch overhang in the front and place it over the counters with dowel rods between the two surfaces.
However the truth is that it is just as cheap to replace plastic laminate as it is to reface it.
Formica is the brand name of a material known generically as plastic laminate.
Love laminate but hate your current counter s outdated style.
A small niche industry makes granite or quartz countertop overlays that cover existing counters.
It only takes the professional team hours not days or weeks to install your new countertops.
It takes the professional team hours not days or weeks to install your new countertops.
Also it can be hard to hide seams in granite countertops so be strategic about where you put them.
Plastic laminate countertops are exceedingly popular and relatively inexpensive to replace compared to just about everything else on the market.
Granite is by far the best overlay material you can get.
Whether you re putting granite over existing countertop with a granite looking paint process or opt for the granite overlay your kitchen will be transformed.
A hard slab of granite or quartz including edges and backsplashes goes on top of the existing countertop.
Sand the old laminate.
A 13mm layer of beautiful caesarstone quartz is overlaid your existing countertop giving your space a new look in hours.
If you want to give your existing countertops a granite look trend stone can be the material for you.
If you want a new plastic laminate surface you can simply reface the top.
These are variously called countertop overlays granite counter units gcus modular granite or modular quartz.