I know you’re probably not supposed to do it, but I’m having counters removed tomorrow and soapstone template made, then have only a day or so to deal with formica backsplash removal before the ...

The boomerang pattern is Formica's homage to 1950s industrial design and a reissue of a pattern it once produced. Plastic laminate makes a great backsplash, but manufacturers recommend that you don't ...

Q: I recently bought a house that has Formica tops and a ceramic tile backsplash. I am going to replace them with granite and tumbled marble. How difficult would it be for me to remove the backsplash?

Q In my kitchen where the backsplash meets the countertop, there is a narrow strip of (what looks like) aluminum molding. The nails used to hold the aluminum trim have rusted, and the rust has spread.

Q I'm a longtime reader, first-time writer. Great column! I have a hard time keeping the backsplash behind the kitchen sink dry. As you can see from the enclosed photo, the dark line at the base ...