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Tips to selecting the right Formica Countertop Color

Here are some basic tips on how to tell which color and texture design of formica or laminate countertops will suit your home the best. After you have selected a few sample formica chips to take home with you, tape them one at a time, at eye level on one of your wall cabinets in your kitchen or bathroom. What this does, is it allows you to get a good idea of how the new laminate countertop will look in contrast with your existing cabinets.

Next do the same thing, comparing your laminate countertop samples to your wall paint color, and your flooring. Test the samples both at night time and during the day to see how the differnt side lighting affects the way the samples look. Colors have a funny way of changing their appearance under different lighting conditions. Remember the immediate lighting in your home is the most important. This lighting is how you will see your laminate countertops most of the time. It will do you no good to look at the samples in direct sunlight, or with the lights off.

If you are planning on changing the color of your cabinets in the process of your remodel, make sure that you have sample colors of the color your cabinets will be painted. Remember to take your time here, do not rush your decision. You will be living with your laminate countertops for years to come, so take all the time you need to pick the right laminate counter top for your home. Anything less than 3 to 5 days is rushing it. Let it soak in and take the time to try multiple samples, and look in magazines and books to help give you color cordination ideas.

Once you have narrowed your choices down from your original dozen or so, take the time and order some larger samples. Visualizing the way your formica laminate countertops will look from a tiny sample is hard. On the back of each laminate sample you take home, there should be a 1-800 number that you can call to order a larger sample. They should be able to send it directly to your home. These larger samples will make choosing your laminate countertop much easier.

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25 Responses to “Tips to selecting the right Formica Countertop Color”

  1. Janet Bierlein on October 28th, 2009 1:07 am

    I have a small chip of Formica laminate from Lowe’s and would like to obtain a larger piece and I’m not having much luck searching your site. The chip is labeled as:

    Formica
    3510-58
    Grass
    Matte

  2. Orest E Bliss on December 19th, 2009 9:00 pm

    Please send an Almond solid color formica large sample to:

    Thank you

  3. d malbin on January 4th, 2010 2:30 am

    I’d like to use textured formica, solid color, for a shower application. Vertical surfaces, wet daily. Formica a good choice for this? Not?
    thanks

  4. Campbell on January 12th, 2010 1:33 am

    Can I put a hot plate on the Formica? I know not to put a hot pan or hot pot directly from the stove or oven, but if you have warmed up your dinner plates can I put those on the counter top?
    What about a cookie sheet out of the oven.

  5. jacreswick on January 13th, 2010 12:55 pm

    I’d like to see what the colours are for formica lamiates. I am trying to find something similar to the formica used on the counter tops I currently have in my kitchen, as one of the sections needs replacing. The coulour used is a mid-blue.

    Judith Creswick

  6. jacreswick on January 13th, 2010 12:56 pm

    I’d like to see what the colours are for formica lamiates. I am trying to find something similar to the formica used on the counter tops I currently have in my kitchen, as one of the sections needs replacing. The coulour used is a mid-blue.
    Judith Creswick

  7. Martin Fleischman on January 19th, 2010 1:37 pm

    We had a problem with a counter. We accidentally left a bottle of toilet bowl cleaner on it and it leaked. The area below became softened and discolored. Is there anything we can do to make it better.

    I am not sure if this is the right site for this question. If not, could you pass it along. Thanks,

  8. Formica Samples | Formica Countertop on February 3rd, 2010 10:46 pm

    [...] or any hardware stores that may stock Formica samples, you can printout many different Formica colors, remember that you can download many different samples of Formica colors online. As discussed in [...]

  9. Carol on March 11th, 2010 4:23 pm

    can I use Copper maple leaves (2113) as a counter top? I know it is in the metal deco group.

  10. mary mcclellan on March 12th, 2010 12:59 pm

    trying to obtain large samples of golden mascarello -3465-RD and mineral jel -3450-RD– mennards chips to go with golden oad kitchen cupboards

  11. Becky on March 25th, 2010 8:15 pm

    I would like to order two larger samples of the Formica chips that I got from my local Lowe’s store. From the Radiance Collection-American Rose Granite not sure of the number. Also, Autumn Indian Slate matte finish #3687-58. Please send them to:
    Becky Jones
    R.R. 1
    Devol, Ok. 73531

    Thanks you very much,
    Becky

  12. Jeff Cook on March 30th, 2010 3:43 pm

    Would like to order two larger samples of Butterum Granite Etchings #7732-46.
    Please send to:
    Jeff Cook
    1370 W. Los Lagos Vista
    Mesa, Az. 85202

    Would like confirmation that I will be receiving these.
    Thanks, Jeff Cook

  13. a. andrews on March 30th, 2010 4:03 pm

    I would like to order a large formica sample of atomic turf 6919-58. Can you help me?

  14. K St. Onge on April 25th, 2010 2:11 pm

    I would like to get a sample of Copper Maple Leaf #2113. Where can I buy this? How is it applied as a back splash?

  15. Helen Richardson on April 28th, 2010 9:25 pm

    I would like to get a large sample of Bronze Rust 6205-RW. The small samples are to little to really get a picture of how it would look in my kitchen. Thanks.

  16. Judy Husi on May 2nd, 2010 9:18 pm

    I would like a bigger sample of Antique Mascarello no.3466-D so I can get a better picture of how it would look in my kitchen.

    Thank you so much for your help

    Judy Husi

  17. Linda Moore on May 12th, 2010 10:37 pm

    Your link to print Formica colors does not work. Please tell me how to get them.
    Thanks

  18. Nathalie Landry on May 18th, 2010 7:07 pm

    Would like to order a larger sample of
    Desert Beige 899-58 (matte finish).
    Please send to:
    Nathalie Landry
    300-210 Colonnade Rd S
    Ottawa, ON K2E 7L5
    Canada

    Would like confirmation that I will be receiving this.
    Thanks, Nathalie

  19. Karen Hopkins on May 29th, 2010 7:42 pm

    Would like to see a larger sample of Mineral Sienna and Mineral Umber from the Radiance collection
    515 Cheddington Rd Linthicum, MD 21090

  20. Linda on June 3rd, 2010 1:39 pm

    Lowe’s and Home Depot have only samples of the granite types. I am looking for a store that has samples of stainless steel look or copper type finishes.

  21. Miriam Bonk on July 8th, 2010 12:23 am

    WHERE CAN I FIND A DISTRIBUTOR FOR MAPLE LEAF LAMINATE COUNTERTOPS (2113) IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND? THANKS

  22. Jaime Garrett on July 21st, 2010 3:43 am

    Can you use a undermount kitchen sink with Formica counter tops?

  23. Jay Hatchell on August 13th, 2010 7:36 pm

    My aunt has Formica cabinets that have withstood many years and children and still look new. Do you still make Formica cabinets? If not and I have to use them as a veneer, are there any considerations to keep in mind such as what type of wood, etc. Thanks :)

  24. Dianne Danek on August 18th, 2010 1:28 pm

    Can the edges be rounded and a radius on inside corners?

  25. Robin M on August 27th, 2010 9:40 pm

    Can you please tell me how much a sheet of Formica
    cost and this is the code# 3448-RD
    I will pick-up these sheets. I may need as many as 4 sheets. What are the dimensions? 4′ X 8′?

    Thanks
    Robin
    I would be looking for contractors pricing.

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