Laminate tops are easy and inexpensive to install and only require rudimentary DIY skills, in contrast to natural stone, which requires pricey installation by specialized fabricators. To accommodate every conceivable style taste, they come in literally hundreds of different colors and finishes. Often, laminate worktops cannot be distinguished from natural stone or wood. Recent improvements in HD printing methods have made some laminates so convincing at simulating the appearance of wood and natural stone that it is virtually hard to tell they are laminate.