Hello Pete, It is indeed tricky to select the laminate from small sample patches. We feel it is often misleading as the small section is just a 2 inch piece cut out from a 8ft x 4ft sheet. Depending on your location you can do either. Check on Merino website .They would show images of the full sheet and if you are lucky even real life application of the same. Another option is to visit the Merino depot. Your designer would be able to book the visit for you. Thanks, Nitin Cornerstone Designs Bangalore.

Hello, It depends on the thickness of the veneer used earlier. If you are lucky and a thick veneer was used then it can be repolished. You need to get it inspected. Costlier option would be to have it veneered again. And if you are not repulsed to paint, as you seem to be to laminates, even that is a viable option. Thanks. Amit CORNERSTONE DESIGNS Bangalore.

Hello, There are so many options/variants in laminates that it's really confusing to select one :) However, without knowing your taste preferences or interior plans it would be difficult to narrow down to one selection. Why don't you look for images on Houzz /Pinterest etc and see what suits your taste. We can then pick up a similar one. Thanks Nitin CORNERSTONE DESIGNS Bangalore

You must go English. The colour depends on the kind of finish that you want in the sense whether it is veneer or laminate. You get excellent laminate these days. Don’t introduce a dramatic shade, instead opt for something subtle and subdued. Infact if you have a great carpenter glass would be a great option. However it must be toughened and frosted white.