Looking at replacing kitchen worktops and sink -what are the pros and cons of going for work top overlay ?

Hi Phil, we are concrete worktops manufacturers , feel free to contact us with any questions. Cast in sinks and grooves are no problem. With good sealer concrete is comparable to stone or wood. It give good protections but need to be cleaned daily. Spills which are left for days could stain concrete. Best, Vlad.

Hi there - no one is better than the the other, each have their own strengths and weaknesses... here are a few that spring to mind: Corian pros: It can be moulded, meaning that you can actually make sinks out of it and seamlessly clad the end, say a kitchen Island It doesn't crack - If you're unlucky and the installer lays a less than totally level base for granite / quartz I have seen it crack (only once though). It is lighter than quartz It is warmer to touch... though personally I prefer the cooler touch of the quartz Corian cons: It does actually stain over time.. wine tea bags etc, though they can usually be polished out. Make sure to follow manufacturers instructions with regards to maintenance. Can feel plasticky to touch There is no movement or texture Quartz pros: It is cool to the touch so great for pastry making It can have fabulous texture and colour variations - wonderful to balance a contemporary finish and give it some energy many now have antimicrobial properties built into them It comes in many finishes - honed, matt, high gloss Quartz cons: Heavy and tricky to install limited to fixed length pieces which can mean more junctions Can also stain if manufacturers instructions are not followed gloss finishes need to be maintained - i.e. polished, to look well I hope this is of some help to you. Enjoy our new kitchen! Deirdre.

We have an oiled solid wood block worktop in our utility room. We regularly re-oil it. The area around the sink has become discoloured and marked. It has also been made black in one area by some sand we used - don't ask me how or why, but I was filling something with wet sand and it has made it black where it got onto the wood. Similarly, we had an old aquarium which was leaking, which again left a black stain. Sanding and re-oiling has removed an amount of it, but it's not back to looking pristine. I have a clear plastic mat that I put the washing liquid and conditioner bottles on, because I'm paranoid now of them marking it. If I had the choice, I wouldn't choose it again and whilst it looks great, it really doesn't stand up well to any abuse.