Formica® Laminate + Jonathan Adler = Backsplash PERFECTION

Last Updated on August 9, 2022

LOVE THIS! Totally genius to use Formica Laminate as a backsplash. No grout to clean. Plus, it's a fresh, modern look! Full details from Designer Trapped in a Lawyer's Blody. #homechichome #ad Hello friends! Well, the day has finally arrived. We partnered with the Formica® Brand and got our stunning new backsplash installed for free using the Formica® Laminate Jonathan Adler Collection. Oh happy day! But first, let's recap what has led us up to this fantastic reveal. If you have followed my blog for a while, you know that we PAINTED our tile backsplash over a year ago {you can see that post here} because we HATED the old backsplash, but just weren't ready to rip it out and replace it. It was terra cotta/orange and had various latin phrases and Griffins set in some of the tiles. #notmystyle 2015-03-05_0004 Painting it a dark grey absolutely improved the appearance of the backsplash, and the paint has held up PERFECTLY. It was a brilliant {if I do say so myself} DIY solution! Except for one BIG problem… We did not have flat, pattern free tiles. We could still see the Latin phrases and Griffins, not exactly the contemporary look we were hoping for. We also painted our kitchen cabinets and floors, changed the cabinet hardware and lighting all of which allowed us to TOTALLY transform our kitchen for only $700.  You can see part 1 of the complete reveal here and part 2 here. But, back to the backsplash which STILL had visible griffins on it…WOW! Budget kitchen remodel by Designer Trapped in a Lawyer's Body. Totally transformed with PAINT! #kitchenremodelAfter some hunting, we found our DREAM solution and opted for a Formica® Laminate backsplash and we could not be happier! Design genius Jonathan Adler partnered with Formica® Brand and created The Formica® Laminate Jonathan Adler Collection. It is available at Lowe’s home centers and select kitchen and bath distributors nationwide. The full collection can be viewed and free samples are available on the Formica® Brand website. There are three amazing patterns to choose from: Greek Key, Malachite and Lacquered Linen. And don't even get me started on the fresh, fun colors to choose from–green, orange, blue, charcoal and crème. Aside from the stunning patterns, we are really excited about having a completely sleek and grout-free surface as our backsplash. Talk about contemporary AND easy to clean. Though I love all of the patterns, we chose the Crème Lacquered Linen pattern and opted to use it vertically on our backsplash, but it would also be stunning on countertops! Alright, alright…enough talk. Let's get on with the reveal, shall we?! LOVE THIS! Totally genius to use Formica Laminate as a backsplash. No grout to clean. Plus, it's a fresh, modern look! Full details from Designer Trapped in a Lawyer's Blody. #homechichome #ad Well, GUESS WHAT?! We have found our solution! Formica Laminate... YES, Formica Laminate! Now, before you think I have lost my mind, let me tell you, Formica Brand has come a long way since you last saw it in your mama's kitchen. Jonathan Adler partnered with Formica Brand and created the The Formica Laminate Jonathan Adler Collection. WOOOO HOOOOO! It is available at Lowe’s home centers and select kitchen and bath distributors nationwide. The full collection can be viewed and samples are available on the Formica Brand website. There are three amazing patterns to choose from: Greek Key, Malachite and Lacquered Linen. And don't even get me started on the fresh, fun colors to choose from--green, orange, blue, charcoal and crème. Aside from the stunning patterns, we are really excited about having a completely sleek and grout-free surface as our backsplash. Talk about contemporary AND easy to clean. Though I love all of the patterns, we are leaning towards the Crème Lacquered Linen pattern. Isn't it GORGEOUS?! It's so chic and sleek. And don't even get me started on how easy it is to clean! Well, GUESS WHAT?! We have found our solution! Formica Laminate... YES, Formica Laminate! Now, before you think I have lost my mind, let me tell you, Formica Brand has come a long way since you last saw it in your mama's kitchen. Jonathan Adler partnered with Formica Brand and created the The Formica Laminate Jonathan Adler Collection. WOOOO HOOOOO! It is available at Lowe’s home centers and select kitchen and bath distributors nationwide. The full collection can be viewed and samples are available on the Formica Brand website. There are three amazing patterns to choose from: Greek Key, Malachite and Lacquered Linen. And don't even get me started on the fresh, fun colors to choose from--green, orange, blue, charcoal and crème. Aside from the stunning patterns, we are really excited about having a completely sleek and grout-free surface as our backsplash. Talk about contemporary AND easy to clean. Though I love all of the patterns, we are leaning towards the Crème Lacquered Linen pattern. I especially love how it complements our DIY wood herringbone wall and DIY stenciled floor. We included those elements to warm the kitchen up a bit, given that we used cool grays on the cabinets and a cool aqua on the walls. Well, GUESS WHAT?! We have found our solution! Formica Laminate... YES, Formica Laminate! Now, before you think I have lost my mind, let me tell you, Formica Brand has come a long way since you last saw it in your mama's kitchen. Jonathan Adler partnered with Formica Brand and created the The Formica Laminate Jonathan Adler Collection. WOOOO HOOOOO! It is available at Lowe’s home centers and select kitchen and bath distributors nationwide. The full collection can be viewed and samples are available on the Formica Brand website. There are three amazing patterns to choose from: Greek Key, Malachite and Lacquered Linen. And don't even get me started on the fresh, fun colors to choose from--green, orange, blue, charcoal and crème. Aside from the stunning patterns, we are really excited about having a completely sleek and grout-free surface as our backsplash. Talk about contemporary AND easy to clean. Though I love all of the patterns, we are leaning towards the Crème Lacquered Linen pattern. Now, let's do a side-by-side comparison of the new backsplash and our old, painted backsplash! I love a good before and after :)
 
WOW! Budget kitchen remodel by Designer Trapped in a Lawyer's Body. Totally transformed with PAINT! #kitchenremodelWell, GUESS WHAT?! We have found our solution! Formica Laminate... YES, Formica Laminate! Now, before you think I have lost my mind, let me tell you, Formica Brand has come a long way since you last saw it in your mama's kitchen. Jonathan Adler partnered with Formica Brand and created the The Formica Laminate Jonathan Adler Collection. WOOOO HOOOOO! It is available at Lowe’s home centers and select kitchen and bath distributors nationwide. The full collection can be viewed and samples are available on the Formica Brand website. There are three amazing patterns to choose from: Greek Key, Malachite and Lacquered Linen. And don't even get me started on the fresh, fun colors to choose from--green, orange, blue, charcoal and crème. Aside from the stunning patterns, we are really excited about having a completely sleek and grout-free surface as our backsplash. Talk about contemporary AND easy to clean. Though I love all of the patterns, we are leaning towards the Crème Lacquered Linen pattern.
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186 Comments

  1. It appears the Formica backsplash was installed about eight years ago. How is it holding up? Any issues? I’m hoping to do similar in my upcoming kitchen renovation.

  2. Can I suggest you eliminate the feature on your website that keeps your header stationery while visitors scroll? Like many people, I use a laptop to read blogs (while relaxing and watching TV). By the time my little laptop is covered up by your header and all the ads that appear on your site, there is about one and a half inches of space left for actually seeing the content. Not good.

    1. Thanks for your input Joan! I appreciate you taking the time to give me feedback. We are looking at ways to make the design more laptop friendly in the New Year.

  3. Love it, looks great – we are also looking at that color for our backsplash with another Adler laminate for the countertop.

    One concern we have is the seam where the two meet. Looks like you don’t have anything covering that – how has that been? Keeping it clean OK? Any issues?

    Thanks – Julie in NYC

  4. The kitchen looks fantastic! Great job! Do you have any information on how you installed the formica over the tile? We are pondering doing this but I can’t seem to find much info about covering a tile back splash with the formica. I assume there is a proper way to prep the tile to accept the formica? Or did you remove it?

    1. A professional has to install the laminate–I used a contractor. This is one of the few tasks I leave to the pros! It is tricky and if you mess up your laminate is ruined! Hope that helps! Good luck!

  5. Omg I love everything you have done to your kitchen-it looks like a proffessional job….so very well done.me&my husband are getting ready to transform our kitchen&I’m terriably scared…lol don’t want to mess up…but you&your blogs have given me courage to takle the biggest diy job ever

  6. Wow! Very inspiring! Very creative! Love the Jonathan Adler backsplash idea!
    Your laundry room makeover is fantastic, jaw dropping, and I am an avid HGTV-er
    so it takes a lot for me to be this impressed! Did not know you could paint vinyl, cool cool

      1. The laminate is a lot better than the dark, I love it! I just followed your lead on coloring the kitchen cabinets. Hoping it comes out as good as yours! :)

  7. Hi Tasha! Do you have granite countertops? Beautiful kitchen remodel! I’m getting ready to close on my house and came across your blog, which eased my mind when the time comes to paint my kitchen cabinets. Thank you :)

    1. Hi Donna! The old tile was removed and flat, smooth plywood was installed for the Formica to be applied to. This is not a DIY job, unfortunately. We had a contractor install ours. I hope that helps!

  8. we used formica in a house we recently remodeled – they have a lot of great patterns that really dress up your countertops

  9. My kitchen counter hasn’t been updated in 30 years. This would look so good.
    Thanks for the contest.

  10. I am thinking of making an industrial looking bar for my loft. I think formica for the top would be great!

  11. I think I would build a wood frame and add formica on top to add as a shelf over my washer and dryer with space to be able to get to appliances

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

  12. I would get a kitchen backsplash. Right now, ours is plain white. The comparison above is amazing! And, so would ours be.

  13. My kitchen is so old. I mean really old. There is no back splash so this would be a great improvement.

  14. We used Formica in our kitchen. We selected a granite-appearing countertop and love it! I love that we don’t have to worry about stains or sealing it.

  15. I would love to use this brand to completely redo the counters in my kitchen. They are SO ugly and boring. These awesome modern designs/colors would look amazing!

  16. I would love to use laminate in our laundry room going half way up the wall. Its our mud room and also where the dogs sleep at night AND where we put them to dry off after they get washed off or after going outside in the rain. It would be great to have something more protective in there!

  17. Wow-that made a huge difference in the look of your kitchen! I’d love to try something like that in my kitchen as well.

  18. I would use Formica in the kitchen. We need to update our kitchen bad and this would really enhance it

  19. I would use it in our bathroom. I’m so tired of everything in there, it’s plain and boring. Thank you!

  20. I would love to transform every room in my house! lol I’d love to start in the kitchen and move to the bathroom next. Or maybe transform an old table…. So many possibilities!! :)

  21. how will I use Formica® Brand products in my home?>>> I want black countertops and white countertop on my island in our kitchen

  22. I would use the formica brand products to redo my counter tops in the kitchen they’re in need of an overhaul.

  23. Our main floor kitchen has the original kitchen from the 1950’s. The whole kitchen needs to be gutted and replaced. So where ever Formica could be used in a kitchen, is where we need it.

  24. what what I can’t believe the transformation! and the texture! I would use it as a back splash as well, cleaning mine is the bane of my kitchen life, but I think I’d use it for the guest bathroom to give it a bit of sophistication as well

  25. We could use if for our kitchen, it is very old and outdated with wallpaper that is
    about 20 years old we want to remodel our kitchen this would be perfect.

  26. I just bought a mid century Lundstrom home and discovered your blog while trying to figure out how to update all the linoleum and Formica while still keeping the mid century feel. This Formica is perfect! Thanks for the post!

  27. I would love to renovate our guest bathroom – I’d replace the countertop in there!While my kitchen doesn’t need a total gut, it definitely needs some serious updates, someday! Thanks for the giveaway!

  28. I would love to use the Charcoal Lacquered Linen design of the Formica Jonathan Adler Collection for my kitchen counters and backsplash.

  29. I LOVE what the Formica does for your backsplash!! I would LOVE to use the new colors and patterns of Formica for my kitchen countertops and backsplash for the new house my husband and I are building!!!!!

  30. I intend to replace our shabby laminate ( not Formica brand) tops with one of the Formica 180x options. I’m loving the walnut and travertine but all are beautiful. Can’t beat the versatility of Formica and now can’t beat the finishes!

  31. I would love to replace my kitchen countertops and use the formica laminate for a new kitchen backsplash!

  32. I need new countertops! Mine are outdated and old. I would love to create a whole new counter top and backsplash with Formica!

  33. I like that the backsplash matches so well in your kitchen and that it looks like it is easy to clean.

  34. I love the idea for a back splash…I would use it as a table top though since I need a new table.

  35. I would use the Formica brand product to replace my backsplash in my kitchen. Right now, I have a horrible tile job that was completed with haste by my ex-husband years ago….I need my get that bad aura out of my kitchen!

  36. I’m in love with your project using Formica as a backsplash, finally I found the right backsplash that I was looking for as a replacement to my boring backsplash (only paint there).

  37. I love the Boomerang Laminate and would use this in a sewing room. Anything retro looking for a bathroom and stone looking for the kitchen. Thank you

  38. I love the way the laminate looks. Were you able to place the laminate right over your tile, or did you have to remove the tile? How difficult was the process? Can anyone do this or do you have to hire someone? Thanks, Tarry

    1. Hi Tarry! The old tile was removed, which caused a lot of damage to the drywall, so that was replaced with plywood. The laminate was put over the plywood. We did not DIY this one–the process of gluing on the laminate requires such precision, I think it’s best to hire a pro! I hope that helps!

  39. I would use it as my next counter top in the kitchen. My current one has knicks and scrapes and the joints don’t line up. I’m excited about the amount of options!

  40. Very nice! We have almost finished the kitchen–down to the details. But our bathroom is next. Formica might be a great material in there. We plan to completely gut and re-do, removing everything and starting over.

  41. I would use the laminate as a backsplash in my kitchen. There is only paint there, now, and it’s a mess.

  42. Hi Tasha!

    We are getting ready to do a Kitchen Redesign and this would be amazing in it! I had no idea there was such a product! It looks so easy to use! Seriously it doesn’t get any better than that. I have recently started hosting a new link party with Refresh Living and Vintage Refined and we would love to have you come link some of your awesome posts with us. The party starts every Tuesday at 7pm CST.

    I hope to see you there!

    Cat

  43. We too, have a Formica backsplash! But ours is in need of an update. I love yours! Thanks for pushing me off the proverbial fence and convincing me to stick with Formica! We’ve also got Formica on a bathroom vanity… but I resurfaced it with Rustoleum countertop paint it to avoid the cost of a complete switch-out.

  44. I’m driving myself crazy following a lot of blogs for ideas for our kitchen. I’m ready to paint my cabinets with the General Finishes milk paint, but now, thanks to this post, have a great idea for my backsplash. I love the look you achieved and I especially love the ease of cleaning with the Formica laminate. Was it easy to install? I’m also curious about using it for a countertop. Would you put it over your existing countertop? That idea really has me thinking so I’m heading to Lowes on this rainy summer morning to plan. Thanks so much for your blog and fabulous ideas. You give me courage to try things on my own! I’m a 6th-grade teacher on break for summer with lots of ideas thanks to you for improving my home!

    1. Hi Debbie! We did not install it ourselves. Installation of laminate is not a job I recommend as a DIY job. The cuts have to be PERFECT and once the laminate comes into contact with the contact cement, you can’t move it, so experience is required. I think it would be gorgeous on a countertop! Thanks so much for reading my blog!

  45. We’re completely renovating our kitchen soon. This is first time I’ve heard about Formica laminate being used as a kitchen backsplash. Thanks for the info, and I’m interested in trying it out!

  46. I really like the idea of doing a backsplash with the formica… but what about a shower surround in a bathroom? Both of my bathrooms are painfully bland, and a little pop over the insert could be really awesome!

  47. We bought a fixer upper and still need a back splash! I’ve been searching Pinterest for ideas. I’m liking this Formica back splash. My kitchen needs a Formica back splash for sure!

  48. I would do the same thing as you, use it as a backsplash. My home is 1920s. I have a lot of updating to do, but am up for the challenge!