UPDATE (Oct 2011): Click over to –> this story to get an update on all three sources for boomerang laminate.
In wake of the news that Formica is discontinuing, or has discontinued, two shades of our beloved boomerang laminate, I started receiving reports from readers of other discontinuations. I checked with the super duper helpful PR folks (thanks, Laura!). Warning warning Will Robinson: To ensure you get while the gettin’ is good, read this full report:
- 6918 Atomic Orange and 6919 Atomic Turf were discontinued as of August 2, 2010. After the deletion date of 8/2/10, these colors will be available while supplies last or until 12/31/10, whichever comes first.
- Two of the Boomerangs – 6940 Skylark Boomerang and 6941 Coral Boomerang — were discontinued as of August 2, 2010. After the deletion date of 8/2/10, these colors will be available while supplies last or until 12/31/10, whichever comes first.
- 6943 VirrVarr White and 6944 VirrVarr Light Blue will be discontinued as of January 17, 2011. After the deletion date of 1/17/11, these colors will be available while supplies last or until 6/30/11, whichever comes first.
- 6959 Aqua Boomerang will be discontinued as of January 17, 2011. After the deletion date of 1/17/11, these colors will be available while supplies last or until 6/30/11, whichever comes first.
Readers trying to get VirrVarr from Home Depot already are saying they already cannot get it there. Home Depot buyers: This stuff is still available elsewhere — how bad do you want it? You’re gonna have to chase it.
Bottom line: These laminates come in and out. If something you want is on its way out, get it now while the getting is good. Meanwhile: Check my Kitchens / Countertops subcategory for all my identified sources for vintage style laminate countertops.