Response from Jonathan: Rob,

We like to use the 4′ x 8′ black matte countertop laminate from Home Depot which typically run about $40 a sheet ($80 to do both sides of an arcade cabinet). The nice thing about these sheets is that most Home Depot stores have them in stock. Here’s a link: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Wilsonart-48-in-x-96-in-Laminate-Countertop-Sheet-in-Black-Matte-Finish-1595603504896/203592675?N=5yc1vZc3b5

Home Depot also sells different colors but they are usually more expensive ($60 a sheet or so) and they don’t carry them in the store (i.e. you’ll have to special order them). Good news is that most of them have free shipping to a store if you have one near you. Here’s a link to all of the laminate sheets they have available on their website: http://www.homedepot.com/b/Kitchen-Countertops-Backsplashes-Countertops-Laminate-Sheets/N-5yc1vZc3b5

I don’t know if there’s any kind that you shouldn’t get. We usually just stick to the Wilsonart brand. We’ve always had really good results with it.

Also, keep in mind that laminate and vinyl are 2 different things: laminate sheets are thick and can add a bit of width to the cabinet, vinyl is pretty much just a sticker that rolls out on the cabinet and can be applied like sideart. Laminate is tougher but can also chip over time. Vinyl is lighter but requires a smooth surface for application.

Hope that helps. Thank you for your question and good luck with your future repairs.