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Formica retro countertop discontinuations: More info on end-dates + alternatives

In wake of the news that Formica is discontinuing, or has discontinued, two shades of our beloved boomerang laminate, I started receiving reports from readers of other discontinuations. I checked with the super duper helpful PR folks (thanks, Laura!). Warning warning Will Robinson: To ensure you get while the gettin’ is good, read this full report:

• 6918 Atomic Orange and 6919 Atomic Turf were discontinued as of August 2, 2010. After the deletion date of 8/2/10, these colors will be available while supplies last or until 12/31/10, whichever comes first.
• Two of the Boomerangs – 6940 Skylark Boomerang and 6941 Coral Boomerang — were discontinued as of August 2, 2010.  After the deletion date of 8/2/10, these colors will be available while supplies last or until 12/31/10, whichever comes first.
• 6943 VirrVarr White and 6944 VirrVarr Light Blue will be discontinued as of January 17, 2011.  After the deletion date of 1/17/11, these colors will be available while supplies last or until 6/30/11, whichever comes first.
• 6959 Aqua Boomerang will be discontinued as of January 17, 2011.  After the deletion date of 1/17/11, these colors will be available while supplies last or until 6/30/11, whichever comes first.

Readers trying to get VirrVarr from Home Depot already are saying they already cannot get it there. Home Depot buyers: This stuff is still available elsewhere — how bad do you want it? You’re gonna have to chase it.

Also, I want to point out, there are several new laminates on the market that provide alternatives moving ahead. I like a number of the new retro style Formica laminates — Dogbone or Weft are good substitutes for VirrVarr. I also like the look of the hemp laminates from Arborite– the gold one would work for a 70s kitchen, for example. Bottom line: These laminates come in and out. If something you want is on its way out, get it now while the getting is good. Meanwhile: Check my Countertops Category for all my identified sources for vintage style laminate countertops.

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