Any suggestions for replacing formica in bathrooms (3) plus bedroom bookshelves (3) other than granite?

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We have a 50 year old home with formica on the bathroom counters and some of the bedroom bookshelves. I'm not a fan of granite and probably couldn't afford it.  Is there something else that would be up-to-date?

3po3 · Answer

There are several options including glass, composite and paperstone, which is made with recycled paper mixed with resin. Here is an article that describes more options: http://www.networx.com/article/alternatives-to-granite

Shari · Answer

Formica, and laminate countertop products in general, have come a long, long way in the last few years.  You can now get formica that looks like granite, marble, and other natural stones.  They are surprisingly realistic looking.  Two years ago, I selected an acrylic solid surface product for my kitchen and 1 bathroom.  It's much like Corian, but  made by LG.  It costs more than laminate but less than granite.  It's okay, but I don't love it, and I don't think it will look great for the long-haul.  If I had it to do over again, I would probably select one of the new Formica-type products I mentioned.  If you haven't checked out the current selection of Formica lately, you might want to.

Burco Surface & Decor LLC. · Answer

You can go to our website and look at some much nicer alternatives.
www.burcollc.com

Peg · Answer

Look up on the internet cement countertops.I saw one and it is beautiful.Different colors and finishes available. Also love metal wrapped around existing countertops in some areas. I once actually used wood that they made truck beds from and finished them. So many choices!!!

Sylvia G · Answer

Thanks very much to all who responded.  I think we have a direction now.

Kim |Exquisitely Unremarkable · Answer

Wooden countertops are very in style again. We made one for our bathroom and most of the construction was done in a day. It's held up for years in a very busy family bathroom. It was very inexpensive, too. Just a thought it that's your style. https://www.exquisitelyunremarkable.com/2019/07/how-to-build-a-wooden-countertop.html

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