In Consumer Reports' labs, we spend weeks staining, scratching, scorching, and pounding popular countertop materials—including classic stones and trendy composites—to see which will hold up best in a ...

Economical and easy to install, laminate countertops help homeowners reduce the high cost of installing bath or kitchen countertops. However, one downside is that they are easily damaged. Laminate ...

Like the look of wood but don’t want to deal with the upkeep? Enter laminate that looks like wood. Low-maintenance and scratch- and scuff-resistant, laminate comes in a variety of finishes that can ...