1. Plastic Laminate Plastic laminates come in a variety of colors and textures.

2. What is it? By definition: A laminate is a material that can be constructed by uniting two or more layers of material together. In this case it is plastics that are laminated together, with a variety of color choices, textures, and designs. Formica is one brand of laminate. Wilsonart is another brand. Laminart is yet another brand. Though there are many companies that make plastic laminates, they all possess relatively the same qualities. It all becomes personal choice as to which color, texture, and style you or the store owner wishes to have.

3. Where is used? Plastic laminates serve many purposes including but not limited to; the classroom, hospitals, restaurants, our homes, and even in the stores we shop in. Schools have many choices of colors, and designs to choose from. The laminate is also made in different thickness depending on the application. Schools …… Tops for student desk. Storage cabinets. Science tables.

4. Where is used? Plastic laminates serve many purposes including but not limited to; the classroom, hospitals, restaurants, our homes, and even in the stores we shop in. Hospitals need chemically treated material so that certain liquids will not dissolve or damage the surface. Hospitals …… Storage units. Computer stations. Pharmaceutical stations

5. Where is used? Plastic laminates serve many purposes including but not limited to; the classroom, hospitals, restaurants, our homes, and even in the stores we shop in. Homeowners have a variety of choices between textures, designs, and even metal covered laminate. In our homes ….. Countertops Flooring Cabinets

6. Where is used? Plastic laminates serve many purposes including but not limited to; the classroom, hospitals, restaurants, our homes, and even in the stores we shop in. Laminate comes in very long lengths to avoid splicing and the break- up of patterns the clients may want to accentuate. Restaurants/Hotels ….. Tables Front counters Elevator walls

7. NOW THAT YOU HAVE A LITTLE UNDERSTANDING OF WHERE ITS USED AND HOW ITS APPLIED, WE WILL BEGIN THE PROCESS OF CREATING OUR OWN LAMINATE COUNTERTOPS. Plastic Laminates