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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Retired Educator" data-source="post: 124895" data-attributes="member: 3373">Agree with everything above except that my experience with laminate doesn't match the problems mentioned. Very durable with common sense care. Not as durable as granite or quartz but have never had one come apart on me. And today's laminate is much more attractive than previous. Have even seen some laminate in a granite pattern that was nearly identical in looks. One never mentioned was concrete. When I first heard about concrete countertops I couldn't imagine how that could be attractive but in the right setting it's very nice. Done properly, it's not taking a chunk out of your driveway and installed in your kitchen.If you're going to be installing your own granite or quartz be extremely careful and know what you are doing. If mishandled both stones can break and when installing them yourself, that is an expensive lesson. Real expensive. I'm pretty sure there is no warranty against breakage when installing. Even if you only damage one small piece they are usually cut from one large piece to insure that all pieces match. Finding a perfect match with another stone isn't easy.In short, I can't argue that the natural stones are extremely nice, it all depends on what your better half wants and how much you want to spend. Warning: Better half's wants usually trump what you want to spend if you like your current sleeping arrangement.</blockquote>