Kitchen Worktops

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Granite kitchen worktops have seen an increase in popularity in design at the expense of Corian solid surface and engineered stone kitchen worktops. Granite works well in any kitchen setting. A deep black granite with few markings offers a highly polished, lustrous surface in which stainless steel or lacquered kitchens will look fantastic. Granite is quite carefree. Sealed at the point of processing simple wiping down is all that is required for daily maintenance. Over time a patina will appear in hard worked areas but a polishing cream revives this. Granite is the most common type of stone for worktops. Granite kitchen worktops are highly durable, it doesn't scratch or burn and it keeps its colour. It's a natural material that will give great character to your kitchen.

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Laminate kitchen worktops have an in-built advantage over other materials as it is inexpensive and easy to care for. For years kitchens were fitted with laminate worktops which was selected almost as an afterthought. The tone would be selected to blend with the units without causing too much of a stir. In laminate the best sellers are the granite effects.
Laminate kitchen worktops can do things natural materials cannot do such as offer a wider range of colourways without knots or other imperfections and offer many design innovations. Timber effects offer a smooth, easy cleaned surface instead of a textured one which can trap dirt. Gloss finishes show scuffmarks more readily than standard surfaces, so do not suit every environment. There are matching splashbacks available with some colourways which gives added depth to the room. Laminate can do things natural materials cannot do such as offer a wider range of colourways in their simulations, remove or add knots or other imperfections and offer many design innovations.

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Corian kitchen worktops are a blend of natural minerals and clear acrylic and is solid all the way through, providing a durable, hygenic and non-porous surface. With over 70 styles to choose from we can create totally seamless kitchen worktops with matching or contrasting Corian sinks. The design flexibility and the fact that each worktop is hand-crafted by experts means that each top is a unique creation which will enhance the beauty of kitchens, bathrooms or commercial projects. We can create a unique kitchen worktops design with Corian. It has a rich, natural translucence, like fine stone and is warm and inviting to the touch like fine wood. It can be thermoformed into sensuous curves and can be inlaid to form unique designs. A wide range of Corian sinks are available for seamless integration.

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Luxore is like no other kitchen worktops material. Breathtaking clarity, sparkling beauty, expressive colours and a consistency of colour that is impossible to obtain with natural granite.
With natural quartz at it's heart, Luxore radiates precision, energy and strength. It has a unique crystalline look and is available in many colours and tones.
The beautiful appearance of Luxore kitchen worktops, combined with it's exceptional durability, easy care and inherent hygiene, opens the door to self-expression.
Boldly sophisticated yet coolly serene, Luxore kitchen worktop make a personal statement that will stand the test of time. Composite stone has many of the properties of granite and can sometimes outperform it in terms oif its porosity, hardness and flexural strength. Many people however still want the real thing. Composite offers the stone benefits while giving a consistent colour choice that is not available in the natural world.

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Some people are using a mix of materials for their kitchen worktops and this tends to be more prevelant in contemporary designs. The benefits of this include adaptability of design, mix of colour and texture and the appropriate use of materials in different areas. This can also be used to create the effect of different spaces within the kitchen.
Granite works well in any kitchen setting and timber is also becoming a much more versatile material for contemporary design. As with granite the kitchen design is begining to have more of an impact on timber and the notion that timber worktops equals beech worktops has long gone.
Current kitchen design has seen timber worktops become increasingly important. Just because a material is a natural product like timber and granite does not mean that it cant be a modern home improvement. If applied with panache granite and hardwood worktops can look stylish and will be at home in a contemporary or traditional kitchen. There is always a choice to suit the application. A deep black granite with few markings offers a highly polished, lustrous surface in which stainless steel or lacquered kitchen worktops will look fantastic.