Inexpensive and Durable Material We Love: Laminates

With materials, one must often make tradeoffs among looks, maintenance, price, and functionality (we’re talking about you, marble). Laminates, on the other hand, are a highly durable solution at a lower price point. Moreover, each of the manufacturers shown here offers a Greenguard-certified product.

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Serigrafia Bacterio by Ettore Sottsass for Abet Laminati

NK Collection in Corcho by Arborite, $10 per square foot The Corcho design, geared toward the hospitality industry, channels the look of natural cork.

NK Collection in Pyne by Arborite Featuring a hand-drawn pattern, the Pyne design offers a playful interpretation of wood grain.

NK Collection in Pyne by Arborite

$Formica, $12 per square foot (installed) Shown here in Fossil, Formica’s laminates come in exuberant colors, subtle patterns, and finishes that replicate the look and feel of natural stone at a fraction of the cost.$

Formica, $12 per square foot (installed) Shown here in Fossil, Formica’s laminates come in exuberant colors, subtle patterns, and finishes that replicate the look and feel of natural stone at a fraction of the cost.

Formica in Tangelo Dotscreen

Formica in Lava Flow

FENIX-NTM in Nero Ingo by Arpa Industrials, from $4.85 per square foot Thanks to nanotechnology, this laminate is soft to the touch, fingerprint resistant, repairable (you can buff out scratches with a sponge), and nonreflective. It boasts an on-trend matte finish. Current color options skew neutral.

FENIX-NTM in Zinc Doha by Arpa Industrials

FENIX-NTM in Bianco Alaska by Arpa Industrials

Nevamar by Panolam, price varies per distributor Designed for ultra-high-traffic areas like hotels, airports, and hospitals, Nevamar is among the most robust laminates on the market.

Nevamar by Panolam

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