I think laminate vanity tops are fine, especially with todays excellent choices. However if you're not that keen on laminate, and granite or solid surface is too expensive because of the non-standard size, then you might consider tiling the vanity top. You could tile with any porcelain or stone tile, including granite. I've seen some great pictures of tiled vanity tops, and I tiled my entire kitchen counter top and backsplash in a really great looking tumbled travertine.

I have the Basalt Slate counters as well. We are getting close to 2 years since installation. I love the way they look, but overall have not been thrilled with them. Mine aren't honed, just the matte finish, and it does scratch quite easily, though the scratches are only visible in certain lights and from certain angles. Just last week I discovered a very visible chip right in front of the cooktop on the island. I am really upset. I don't know what caused it, and have had laminate counters all my life without a problem like this. I didn't love our fabricator, but I have no idea if it has to do with fabrication. So, while I love the look, and was perfectly happy to have laminate counters, I can't say I would get this particular counter again. If I could afford it, I'd replace the island top right now and just leave them on the perimeter. Sorry to be a downer. Until I got this counter I would have been completely gung-ho about laminate. Now I'm not so sure. . .

Hi Brittany, OP here...sorry I didn’t get back to this post earlier! I ended up going with a laminate also. I liked the color of the Mannington but I couldn’t get past the softer feel of the floor. I also visited some flooring forums where people had issues with the vinyl planks buckling in areas that received a lot of sun during the day. When you do research online it’s so hard to know if these types of issues are widespread or just anomalies! I kept looking... After amassing a ridiculous pile of flooring samples in engineered wood, vinyl and laminate, I kept coming back to a Pergo laminate called Riverbend Oak. In the end, I weighed the cost of laying vinyl planks against the fact that I really didn’t love the way it felt underfoot and decided to go with the Pergo. This particular kind is not their waterproof product but it has held up very well. I have two dogs and one child tracking lots of snow into the house this winter and I haven’t had any problems. I have it installed in my living, dining and kitchen spaces. Laminate is still a good option, IMHO. Hope that helps! Riverbend Oak Pergo laminate

Hi There. Trying to decide between the colour Drama Marble or Calcutta Marble? Going to be having white cabinets with light oak flooring and an off white wavy subway tile backsplash. do you think this countertop will blend in nicely?