How to Save Money on Laminate Countertops

When you are a cost conscious homeowner or landlord that is looking at getting new laminate countertops, it is important to save as much money as possible. Even though laminate is one of the least expensive options for a new countertop, it can still set you back a few hundred dollars depending on the size of the job. If you play your cards right, you can save 20% or more on your laminate countertops if you just spend a little extra effort and follow these tips.

Forgo the High Definition

Recently, a different type of laminate has come onto the market that is known as high definition laminate. It is called high definition because it has texture and different levels of shine to create movement in the laminate. Though this type of laminate can give a much more realistic look to many kinds of laminate patterns, it will not fool anyone into believing it is the real deal. So if you are trying to save some money when you are getting laminate countertops, choose traditional laminate without all the texture.

Replace just the Top

When it comes to getting a new laminate countertop you have two options, replace the entire countertop or just the top. If you have existing laminate countertops and you are just wanting a new look and are not needing to fix the actual countertop, then just purchase the laminate and have it installed onto your existing countertop. This costs significantly less because you are only paying for the plastic that goes onto the wood underneath.

Use Coupons and Discounted Gift Cards

Most homeowners will be getting their laminate countertops at the local home improvement store. If this is you, you have a great opportunity to save on your laminate countertops. The majority of large home improvement chains offer coupons to save 10% on your purchase of up to $10,000. Since your laminate purchase is almost guaranteed to be under that amount, that is an instant 10% savings.

In addition to your coupon, you can also purchase a discounted gift card online. Essentially you purchase a gift card for the amount you intend on spending but you pay about 10% less than the face value of the gift card. This means that you will save and additional 10% off your laminate countertop purchase.

Look for Clearance

If you are flexible about the look of your laminate countertops, look to see if there is laminate countertop material on clearance that will work for your home. Often times, clearance laminate is of the same quality as other types of laminate but the pattern is just being discontinued. Combine this savings with your gift card and coupon and you have a great deal!

Do the Work Yourself

Handy homeowners can save even more on their new laminate countertops if they do the work themselves. Installing new laminate countertops can be a time consuming process, but if you are willing to do that hard work, you will be rewarded by saving a few hundred dollars. However, if you are not a handy person, it is probably best to spend the money and higher a professional.

So why pay the sticker price for new laminate countertops if you do not have to? By simply employing these few easy tips, you can easily reduce the cost of your new countertops. Now that you have saved all of that money, you will have the funds to tackle a few other small projects in your home.