Formica is a laminated plastic product used in many surfacing applications. It's use for counter tops in kitchens have made Formica a popular and economic building product. Formica counter tops are probably the oldest counter top manufacture next to custom wood butcher-block counters. Through over 100 years of producing laminate surfacing materials, Formica has created a reputation for producing high quality durable surfaces in a vast assortment of colors, looks, and even textures, simulating everything from natural wood, to ceramic tile.