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Posted by: • September 7, 2008
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Formica last month introduced several new laminate designs that I think could be great for a Retro Renovation kitchen countertop or even a bathroom vanity. In particular — I’m loving the new “dogbone” design, and the new Warp and Weft designs. Dogbones are a classic midcentury motif — as in “dogbone sofa” … and Warp [...]
I felt blog ego come upon me (horrors, ego!) when Ronn challenged my assessment that the countertop in this kitchen was original. Maybe yes, maybe no, but if his belief is that it’s 90s because of the integral backsplash and edge (rather than the pattern) – I did respond that I’ve spotted integral design for [...]
When folks move into new/old 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s or 1970s homes, it seems like one of the biggest and most common needs is to update materials in the kitchen that are on their last legs. In general, if you have a laminate countertop that is in good shape, I’d say: Keep it. Or [...]
I’ve written before about the Ralph Sr. and Sunny Wilson House in Temple, Texas – an amazing showcase of the innovative use of laminate that was built by the head of Wilsonart in the 1950s. The Wilson House is the the first and only home that has ever been named to the National Register of [...]
Reader Sarah successfully removed a layer of more modern laminate from her yummy gold-speckled mid-century laminate beneath. She wrote about her experience — and the products she used — on her blog, Sarahs’ Blue Castle. But before you jump over there, take a look at her note to me and my comments here first –> [...]
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What I am looking for is a countertop from my childhood. I know the house was built in the early 60′s and the countertop was white and it almost looked as if it has silver specks in it that reminded me of stars. Do you know the countertop I’m speaking about? If so please let me know the name of it.
Thank you,
Donna
Donna, sorry, but we know of no manufacturers that make the speckled laminate you describe. Yes – it was everywhere. You can see some in this post: http://retrorenovation.com/2008/09/26/jeff-is-on-the-lookout-for-gold-speckled-laminate-countertops-he-uses-them-for-banjo-finger-boards/