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After the Formica Corporation was founded in 1913, plastic laminate was used mainly in the electrical industry as an insulator, in cars and radios, and then later for furniture. After 1927, when a method of lithographing designs on the surface was developed, laminate became popular for use as restaurant and bar countertops. Until that time, laminate was only available in black or brown. But with the new decorative designs marketed after World War II, builders began to use it in the home market. Today, if you want a real retro look for your kitchen countertops, use the earlier classic plastic laminate designs. Add a chrome edge and voila - retro 1950s!... Learn about the plastic laminate materials that are used to fabricate laminated countertops.

Also known as: laminate countertops

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