It may be a different quality or have a better warranty but formica is a type of laminate surfacing.
Formica and laminate difference.
Formica is both a company and brand name for thier laminate products.
Many times people will use the term interchangeably when talking about laminate countertops etc.
Laminate is the material while formica and wilsonart are the brand names.
Formica was founded in 1913 by its founders.
The truth is laminate formica and wilsonart are basically the same.
Might also be worth looking into the price of replacing the tops with an upgraded laminate countertop finish as compared to the paint.
Formica is a brand offering high pressure laminate countertops.
As a lower cost substitute to real granite tops the formica 180fx and wilsonart hd series are great options.
Laminate is merely a smooth veneer.
Formica is not the actual name of the material but rather a brand name that is commonly associated with laminate countertops much like corian with solid surface countertops.
The material is created by a combination of wood and paper that is held together with glue and resin.
Laminate and formica countertops are exactly the same.
Laminate formica is just a maker of laminate and not all makers are equal in quality.
Formica is laminate it s a name brand of a specific manufacturer s laminate product for use on substrate.
It is kind of unfortunate for them as i think they actually produce a number of other products as well.
Just thinking you might get a longer lasting product for your money.