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Podcast: Counter Programming with Shira & Arielle
Episode: Countertops: Lamenting Laminate
Description: It's the countertop series! Last week was all about quartz.Today, LAMINATE!Definition:Laminate is a combination of plastic and paper—interestingly, though, generally not recycled—and sometimes board. These materials are formed into a thin layer and colored or manufactured with naturalistic or textured designs. This layer is then laminated to particleboard or chip board. (Bobvila).Fun facts:- Laminate countertops are only a bit over 100 years old. - Laminate as a product was invented by engineers from the Westinghouse company.- The bottom laye...