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No resistance to heat. A laminate countertop does not have the ability to resist heat and burns. It can crack if it is exposed to hot objects such as hot skillets or a cup or steaming coffee. A laminate countertop requires the use of trivets and place mats when putting hot objects on its surface.
Both LVT and Laminate are among the easiest floors to install. The planks lock together and rest upon the subfloor. Neither glue or nails is required. But laminate must be installed over a foam type underlayment.