Ceramic tile countertops in kitchens or bathrooms are elegant and, generally speaking, not too hard to install over an existing countertop with a plastic laminate surface such as Formica, after the ...

Q. Our plastic laminate kitchen countertops are in bad shape. They are square-edged instead of the common rounded-edge tops. I saw a television show where a person simply covered the laminate with ...

Q: I have a beautiful laminate kitchen countertop, which I like. Unfortunately, my ex-husband burned a spot on it. Can I repair this countertop because I cannot afford to replace it with a new one? A: ...

Dear James: I have damaged my new laminate countertop by placing a very hot pot on it. Is there a way to repair it myself without going to the expense of replacing it again? — Maria T. Dear Maria: ...

When it comes to selecting a countertop, the options are nearly endless -- and continue to grow. Porcelain tiles have improved in looks and come as large as 24 inches by 24 inches, meaning you can ...