Regardless of the material, color, and structure you decide to use for the core of your kitchen cabinets or wardrobes another important thing to keep in mind is the surface finishes that you see on the outside. As it will determine the functionality and look that you are trying to achieve. Classy cabinet finishes make your home look like an elegant place to love and live in. The right choice of materials like acrylic sunmica sheets or PVC laminate sheets will define the character and style of your home interiors, and we’re here to help you with all the research for home décor.

Acrylic finish laminate and PVC laminates are a few of the common yet very popular options when it comes to kitchen cabinets. As a product, they both confer many differences, especially on the bases of soberness, durability, and pricing. Let’s understand these two finishes and understand them better.

Advance Laminate provides world-class PVC Laminates at affordable prices. PVC Laminates have two types of PVC Laminates One is 1.25MM DESIGNER PVC Laminates.
The second is 3MM PVC MARBLE SHEETS

1.25MM DESIGNER PVC Laminates: This laminate is the best option to decorate dusty areas & in Indian weather conditions. This is a completely reusable & recycled laminate and high resistance to fire.

3MM PVC MARBLE SHEETS: This is the complete replacement solution for wallpaper, cement-based wall paneling, paint, wooden wall paneling, stone, & marble.

What is an Acrylic finish?

Acrylic finish is similar to the lacquer which is made with non-toxic elements and its reflective high gloss can give a very smooth look to your kitchen cabinetries. It is even available in a wide variety of colors and different forms of the sheet. 

What is a PVC Laminate finish?

PVC Laminate is made with composite artificial material majorly used in carpentry work like furniture of beds, doors, and modular kitchens. It is generally prepared by pressing flat paper and plastic resin in different layers. The uppermost layer is deliberately covered with a decorative pattern or color.

Basis	Acrylic	Laminate
Look and Feel	Acrylic laminate is usually considered for high-end kitchens. It adds to the looks of the space and makes the space bigger.	Laminate finish has more variety of texture like matte, gloss, natural, and wooden textures. Therefore, the visual appearance & feel of laminate is more muted.
Colour and Variety	acrylic finish laminate are widely in solid and vital colours and also it help in retaining the colour over the time.	PVC laminates ranges from matte, gloss, high gloss, and different natural textures such as stone and wood.
Maintenance	Due to its gloss nature, handprints are easily visible on them and they require regular cleaning.	PVC laminate sheets are low maintenance.
Durability	Acrylic finishes are scratch-resistant and do not delaminate over the years maintaining glossy appearance overtime.	Laminates are heat, UV light, and moisture resistance and can be treated for anti-bacterial properties.
Cost	Acrylic cabinets are usually more costly compared to the laminate despite their seamless aesthetics and long durability.	But laminates sheets are providing more wide variety in budget price.
Availability	They are widely available and in good range mostly in solid colours but it’s not available in new patterns or textures.	These are available in a wide range of solid colours, patterns, textures like metallic and wood look-alike finishes.
Environmental impact	Considered to be non-toxic	Resins and binders could be used while making process can cause minimal amounts of off-gassing.
Repairs	Replacing and reframing acrylic usage after several years depends on the availability of the same sheet.	Replacing a laminated sheets after years is not much a task. However, the replacement will appear to be brighter and cleaner than the older.

Acrylic or Laminate: What’s Your Choice?

As highlighted above, both options can work well but in different circumstances and when used in varied places. You have to choose wisely by seeing its properties and nature, hence it is difficult to tag and say which is the best. However, we cannot comment or suggest from our experience if you are someone who would like both or what is your budget for acrylic. So we can offer a solution wherein that case, you can think about using the acrylic finish in above shutters but laminates on the under-counter cabinets. 

As we suggest using an acrylic laminate on the overhead cabinets, it adds to the aesthetics and visual appearance of the kitchen. To complement the acrylic, you can use laminates on the under-counter cabinets because it requires less maintenance and also contains antibacterial properties.

If you are confused about playing with different materials and someone how needs help with decorating your kitchens, please reach out to Advance Laminate where we offer everything you need and we would be happy to help you buy laminate sheets or acrylic finish laminate!