I have dark gray laminate with red and taupe speckles - it is matte, not glossy. We've been in this house for about 6 years, and the counters were here before us (but not sure how long).

We have no scratches on the laminate. Don't cut directly on it and you shouldn't have issues.

We do slide plates, canisters, etc. around on it. I am not one to baby anything in the kitchen.

I wish the darn thing would scratch because then a remodel would go up in priority. I don't love my counters, but I have to admit they're perfectly servicable and still look nice. They're just not what I *want*.

What things are you concerned about scratching your counters?

Hi!

I have medium toned maple cabinets with black HD wilsonart laminate. My laminate is not glossy, it has a matte, slightly textured finish. I love it, I have yet to see any scratches on it, it doesn't show dust or fingerprints. It is black with tiny white speckles, but reads as black. Pics below.

Here it is in my sons bathroom:

In Kitchen:

Another kitchen shot:

I just ordered Wilsonart HD Luna Night. It is almost pure black with the HD finish. I have an 8X10" sample that I worked over pretty good before we ordered it and I feel that unless someone really abuses it, it will probably last for many, many years.