Kitchen worktop.... I have a country kitchen.
rachel Williams
4 years ago
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Comments (4)On a purely aesthetic level the granite can definitely work in a modern kitchen. That stone is lovely so personally I would just choose the one you like the most. I would add the following though - There is a big trend for quartz now that looks like marble - the main reason being that as a rule of thumb natural stone (not just marble) that is light in colour tends to be more porous than darker stone. Porous means possible stains and marks from things like oil and even water. Natural stone is sealed with a sealant to attempt to overcome this but it isn't always 100% successful. Quartz however doesn't need sealing so it tends to be easier to maintain but some brands may be slighlty more susceptible to chipping. Speak with your stone supplier for clarification to help you decide....See MoreKitchen worktops (UK) - what material do you have/love/hate?
Comments (6)Hi Bry R! Choosing a kitchen worktop is a very personal choice where a couple of factors come into play. You will need to consider and prioritise: budget, look/feel, durability, usage/sensitivity. Leaving budget out for a second we reviewed your 3 materials Quartz, laminate and concrete for you: Quartz - Beautiful stone that can be used anywhere, even near the hob and sink. On the durability side, it is a very tough stone ( especially in composite form) that is more durable than many other natural stones. Also potential scratches can be sanded out if needed! Very easy to maintain. Concrete - It looks amazing. But in our opinion, a kitchen is more practical than just an aesthetic feature… but this is very personal! Concrete is more sensitive to staining of food and water. So either you need to use a food-grade sealer, get out the chopping board, or order takeaway! Concrete can also be sensitive to scratching. Last but not least given that it is heavy, you might need to rethink about your cabinetry for reinforcement. Laminate - Very flexible and can be used for all surfaces. Can also mimic any natural materials you like ( even concrete!). It is very sensitive to heat and you cannot test your vegetable cutting on it! But apart from that it is pretty resistant to stains and chemicals. Its cost even allows you to change the look of your kitchen with just changing the worktop in couple of years time, without breaking the bank. If your budget stretches it, we would advise the quartz unless you love the look of concrete and you don’t mind giving a bit more care and love to this stunning beauty in your home! If you want more tips and tricks for Home Improvements, check out our blog blog.opun.co.uk Kind regards, Opun...See MoreHelp with kitchen worktop colour please?
Comments (8)Thank you everybody for all your help and comments. I did choose a worktop through Wren but decided to buy it elsewhere due to cost and have now changed my mind. Ribena and Jonathan, you do make interesting comments though. The designer seemed to quite proficiently push boxes around on a kitchen grid layout but apart from what was on display, didn’t have a lot of ‘creative’ design suggestions on colour matching. If it wasn’t on display or in the brochure...........???? Anyone else about to embark on a new kitchen might want to consider who they use...See MoreDoes the kitchen worktop I want even exist?!
Comments (5)My sister got her quartz worktop from Cawdor Stone in Woolmer Green, Herts. They have an amazing showroom and do quartz, granite and marble and they do a huge array of colours. Is that in your area? Worth a look....See MoreCarolina
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