Hi gloss laminates do catch finger marks as well as scratches like other hi gloss surfaces.
High gloss laminate vs acrylic.
Acrylic finish is a high gloss and reflective finish made of polymer fibres.
Acrylic cabinets are preferred for high end kitchens with a gloss finish.
Therefore matte finish laminates which are comparatively maintenance free are often preferred for the kitchen.
Also as with acrylic the use of hi gloss laminates is limited to plane straight line applications.
Dirt stains and fingerprints are easily visible on gloss finish laminates.
Matching edge bands are not available for the entire range and personally that has been one of my biggest complaints with the laminate manufacturers.
Acrylic finish is also non toxic and is in fact quite similar to lacquer.
It has an extremely smooth texture and gives your cabinets a mirror like appearance.
Laminate cabinets are also available in gloss finish but the look is dull less reflective and less striking as compared to acrylic cabinets.
Acrylic cabinets with premium high gloss finish are the preferred option for high end kitchens as it can add visual space and an appealing interest hence increasing the décor value of the kitchen.
Laminates have less gloss in comparison to acrylic.
And they add a visual appeal to your kitchen.