If you thought your laminate counter wasn't the perfect candidate for painting, think again. Learn how to revitalize your bathroom or kitchen countertops and give your tired laminate a makeover ...

Consumer Reports looks at the best countertops for bathroom vanity based on our tests of over a dozen countertops, from laminate to limestone. Only a handful are good enough for your bathroom vanity.

Here are the best kitchen countertops from Consumer Reports' tests. ... and heat damaged our marble. 4. Laminate ... and heat, but they proved less resistant to stains.

Consumer Reports tested 11 countertop materials to see which one is the best. Granite, quartz, laminate, and paper composite were among those put to the test. The first test was stain resistance.