Tips to choose the right laminate design for the Kitchen

Posted by Greenlam Laminates on November 28th, 2017

The kitchen countertops, when resurfaced with laminates, can look outstanding provided they match the color and the décor of the kitchen walls and floor. For kitchen countertops and cabinets, laminates are the most preferred option not only because they come in varied colors and designs but also because they are durable and can be maintained easily.

Mentioned below are some of the most common laminate designs available in the market today:

1. AFX laminates: If you are looking forward to give a sophisticated yet sober look to your kitchen space, then AFX laminates can be the best match. These laminates have a matte finish, ensure zero surface reflection, and are resistant to fingerprints and chemicals. Being scratch resistant and water repellent, these are easy to maintain.

2. Textured laminates: These types of laminates are capable of transforming even a simple looking kitchen into a beautified space. Textured laminates can replicate the look of solid wood, stones, marbles and tiles. Thus, when installed, such laminate designs can stimulate the feel and appearance of the elements. Considering the textured surface, such laminates require proper cleaning to ensure that these last long and continue to look as good as new, for years.

3. HD Gloss laminates: As the name suggests, these laminates lend an attractive shine to the surface and make the kitchen space look bright and luxurious. The gloss finish laminates can reflect light, which makes them ideal to be installed in kitchens with limited space. However, these laminates are more prone to scratches and finger prints; so, they need regular cleaning and informed maintenance. HD gloss laminates can be mixed and matched with the AFX or matte finish ones, and then installed on kitchen cabinets to give a more distinct look.

4. Unicore laminates: When installed on kitchen cabinets and countertops, Unicore laminates can add more vigor to the kitchen space. Various shades of Unicore solid color laminates can be chosen to make the space look unique and bright. For instance, grey, white and yellow, when strategically placed together, can give an attractive look to the space.

5. Metal finish laminates: This type of laminate can give a sleek, contemporary look to the kitchen. The metal finishing gives a premium and exquisite look to the place. Available in copper, silver, and rose gold, these laminates can be installed and maintained easily.

Once you have narrowed down your options to a specific set of laminates, you should finalize one and consider buying the beautiful laminates from reputed laminate manufacturing companies in India. Also, laminates manufactured by reputed companies are mostly eco-friendly and can be easily recycled. The laminates with anti-bacterial properties prevent microorganisms and germs from building up and thus are ideal to be used in the kitchen space.

As you search for the right laminate sheets, you should ask for samples from the manufacturers so that you can take them home and compare to see if those look good in your kitchen. You also need to test the durability of each laminate sample to find out how fast it get scratched or get stained with finger prints.

These are some of the most useful tips that you should consider in order to select the laminate sheets for kitchen cabinets and counter tops like a pro.