Pink laminate counter tops
Gilly Thornton
5 years ago
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Gilly Thornton
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoRelated Discussions
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Comments (28)Love the link Mrsmcee posted. That marble effect looks gorgeous - it reminded me that I bought a 90cm wide roll to make sure I didn't have to worry about extra seams lining up though. Its a bit more expensive but vs the cost of new worktops I felt it was worth it. http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00A6OFLYK?ref_=pe_1365641_54848841 Also found the specific type of plastic paddle thingy I used - this time referred to as a 'smoother' lol. Comes with an scalpel knife which is was also essential for cutting neat edges. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Application-applying-self-adhesive-smoother-flawless/dp/B00W6XSIIK/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1458124458&sr=8-3-fkmr0&keywords=dc+fix+butcherblock As far as colours go I think a wood effect is very forgiving and also will help warm up the space. I would probably avoid the dark marble type finishes since if you do scratch the surface the product has a white 'base' under the printed pattern which is what tends to show through on the scratch. This isn't very noticeable on the butcher-block and probably barely noticeable on white marble but I think it would be much more obvious with a dark pattern. I actually used a much cheaper sticky back vinyl to cover all the cupboards doors in a basic white. You can just about tell in the before photo I posted that they were a pale duck-egg blue which wasn't so bad but the laminate was unfortunately cracking in places. The vinyl has held everything together and made for an easy clean surface rather than painting which would have let the laminate deteriorate further. It comes in lots more colours and 10m lengths making it better value for money but was also thinner and trickier to work with. So if you wanted a flat colour for the top it's another option since there's loads of colour-ways and matt and gloss finish to choose from: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-mtr-x-610mm-or-A4-Self-Adhesive-Sticky-Back-Plastic-Sign-Vinyl-/221652279467?var=520509553716 I was very tempted to go with the matt grey but decided to play it safe with the glossy white in the end. Anyway, I'm starting to feel like a real sticky back plastic nerd now! Just wish I could be a bespoke high end kitchen nerd instead lol....See MoreDo kitchen floors need to match counters?
Comments (11)sorry, I thought the pale colour was the counter you were looking at. so that's the cabinet door colour? hold it vertically when comparing to floor, and have the floor and countertop on the horizontal. the paler countertop is definitely a green-gray and works nicely with the paler green-undertone greige cabinets. I think colour-wise they work together - and I prefer the lighter one than the black one, especially if in a dark kitchen - you could go lighter too if you wanted to lighten it up further, but don't have to. with a countertop with such a lot of movement, I'd suggest a very simple subway tile for backsplash (I know you're not asking!) to keep it from getting overly complicated looking. if your kitchen is open to any other rooms, also just check that any undertones in there work too eg. if it was open to a dining/living area with a stone fireplace for example, or if you have a neutral coloured sofa or upholstery/fabrics....See MoreMost practical white countertop?
Comments (5)I have solid surface worktops. Mine are Mirostone Taj Mahal. i work with kitchens. I have read the reviews that I think you could be referring to and agree with them. If you Google the colour of my worktops they are similar to a Calacatta Marble. I have had mine installed for around 4 months and I am very careful when placing items on them and also cleaning them. Yesterday we had to resort to fabricating them again so out came the sander and the dust extraction machine. We firstly attempted the peninsular top. This was done 3 times to achieve the finish I wanted and we ended up doing a wet and dry sand which shouldn’t be necessary. Then we tackled the island, sink area and the other corner. I had a long discussion with my supplier over these worktops and have told them that I consider them to be sub standard because they are China imports and not up to the usual pre Covid standard. I have a customer who had a very dark colour. She complained about them, I passed her complaint on to the same supplier I had mine from and only last week got a full refund for them. It took 8 weeks of arguing to get the money back. Even the batches were not the same colour code and this was apparent with the island. We never take the film off until fabrication is complete so were unable to see this. Mirostone is to the best of my knowledge the same or very similar to Minerva in its make up. Avoid it. I’m lucky that we can refabricate ours, not that I want to be constantly doing that, but we can to bring it back to life. We have fitted several Pietra solid worktops and have had no problems whatsoever with them, so take a look at those. They are very slightly thicker 25mm from recollection. They have proved to be very hard wearing. Charlie is right with the cleaning side of thngs. So many people use chemicals but you shouldn’t. Stick to soapy water only. Look at Pietra It’s good stuff. Here’s my worktops. Love them but am annoyed at the fabrication side of things. It’s all due to the recipe of what’s in the tops....See MoreWhat goes with bottle blue tiles?
Comments (5)I wouldn’t have different coloured units, it wouldn’t unify the look at all. I would paint the units blue or off white, then that will give you more room to add a bright colour on the walls if you wish. You obviously like colour, so maybe go down the Spanish/Mexican route by adding yellow on the walls? Terracotta would go too on the walls but try to use a more pinky tone as some can be very brown and dull. You can either choose a soft lemon or a brighter yellow like F&B India Yellow. Yellow looks great with blue. As to the flooring, laminate is too wobbly for vinyl and it can make it crease or split over time. It does need a good sturdy base....See MoreGilly Thornton
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