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Retro laminates from Arborite — Mod atomic “Stella” designs in yellow and blue

Pam Kueber - Updated: August 19, 2021

Retro Renovation stopped publishing in 2021; these stories remain for historical information, as potential continued resources, and for archival purposes.

I’ve been researching and writing about laminates lately and stumbled upon these two designs — yellow-and-blue and blue-and-yellow pastel “Stella” designs with a mod-atomic sensibility. They are from Arborite Ink collection. 

I reached out to Arborite for some details, and they responded with remarkable speed — nicely done, Kelley!  (Edited briefly) Kelley said:

Hi Pam,

Thank you so much for reaching out! Generally our lead time for our INK Collection is 3-4 weeks depending on availability and stock. A sheet typically costs around $176 for a 4′ x 8′ sheet but can vary with different thicknesses.  

Where to get samples, along with info on where you can buy Arborite laminates:

  • Arborite Ink collection special order laminate

 

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  1. John says

    March 25, 2018 at 7:31 am

    It is good to see “Bittersweet Orange” making a comeback. Thank you Brady Bunch kitchen! I hope that one day the more common laminate color “Avocado” will be made again. It would be so great for those needing to repair their kitchens where avocado appliances are in place and working just fine.

  2. Mary Elizabeth says

    March 24, 2018 at 10:42 am

    Very beautiful. I’m star-struck with the blue.

  3. ChrisICU says

    March 21, 2018 at 4:00 pm

    Actually several of their laminates look fun and groovy. Love the link – thanks!

  4. Suzanne VanGilder says

    March 20, 2018 at 9:24 am

    Of course, there are lots of spectacular laminate flooring products. The differences are the backer, substrate, edges treatment and wear-layer are engineered specifically for the application.

  5. AnnF says

    March 19, 2018 at 1:07 pm

    Does anyone know if laminates can be used on floors, or are they too thick?

    • Pam Kueber says

      March 19, 2018 at 2:54 pm

      Ask the manufacturer – that said, I am pretty darned sure the answer is no: They are not specified for such use. You want a resilient floor; in reality it is also a laminate; it’s just the different function / manufacturing / etc.

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