Kitchen Guide To Kitchen Worktops

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1. There are always pros and cons with each surface. But really all it comes down to is budget. There is a big differance between laminate worktops and granite in terms of price. But then again so is the quality..

   Posted by Kitchen Worktops on 20/11/2009 19:47:45

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2. I am looking for a pouring resin suitable for making kitchen cupboard door shaped slabs. Can anyone offer advice, indicate likely cost or recommend a supplier? Many thanks J

   Posted by Jodie on 31/08/2009 12:05:24

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3. Hi, anyone know which product to use to remove limescale from a grey composite sink? thanks

   Posted by sassib on 27/06/2009 08:26:22

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4. I found this information very useful in helping me to choose a kitchen worktop, especially the pros, cons & how to look after it. Thanks

   Posted by L Bujan on 05/06/2009 14:07:28

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5. To answer Dee - Formica Axiom worktops carry a lifetime guarantee of quality and will undertake to replace any worktop that is defective in material or manufacture. They provide over 70 designs and 8 different textures giving a natural looking finish. You can buy cheaply over the internet and have it delivered direct to your door.

   Posted by Crosby Worktops on 27/05/2009 11:24:44

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6. hi, Corrine, The problem is that a company would not like to be responsable for someone elses errors that may arise as this type of job has to be very presise in the measurements, also there is no such thing as a perfectly square corner in any house, and worktops have to be slightly manipulated in places including the actual mitrered joints and thats why they like to fit on site as to overcome these factors, How ever, if you just require straight lenghts cut to size and sink cutouts & hob cutouts most plastic and laminate suppliers should do this for you if you supply them with a detailed template.

   Posted by Dean on 06/05/2009 00:09:21

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7. My partner and I are designing our own kitchen on a tight budget. We'd like to put in a laminate work surface with integrated sink. We would like to design, measure, template and install our work surface ourselves to keep costs down but have not found a company that will allow us to work in this way. It seems impossible to source a company that will fabricate and supply a laminate work surface to our design using our template, and who will supply an accurate quote for this. Companies seem to either insist on charging for designing, templating and installing the surface, or else supplying it without a template. Can any one recommmend a company who might be work with us on our worksurface? many thanks

   Posted by Corinne on 05/05/2009 19:17:11

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8. My husband and I have just bought a very run down cottage in Sussex. The house needs re-mordernising and we plan on extending out and up. We want a kitchen diner but would like the dining area to be in a very large island in the centre of the kitchen with the hob to be part of the actual island. Would anyone know of a company who would be able to design such a thing?

   Posted by Danielle Ryder on 04/05/2009 22:54:53

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9. i have a quartz worktop and in the drainage area, there are lots of limescale stain, how do I get rid of the white limescale mark??? Please advise

   Posted by Kitty on 26/04/2009 00:22:44

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10. This is a great site. I would like your opinion about revamping my kitchen. We are happy about everything except that we need new work-tops, at the moment we have wooden ones, and we would like to put granite or similar stone. the kitchen company where we previously bought the kitchen are giving us a very expensive price for them . do you think is risky to ask an independent work-man to do the job? and do you think the final outlook will be good or patchy. thank you

    Posted by marcela on 25/03/2009 14:50:13

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11. The above guide is excellent in laying out all the alternatives for prospective buyers. A couple of corrections from our experience - composite stone is more often than not more expensive than granite. The products are very similar in terms of suitability but the composite stones are all branded and I think this is what adds to the cost. I would also recommend pacing hot pans directly on granite (slightly hypocritical as I do it on my own granite tops without too many headaches) as a very rapid change in temperature can cause localised damage.

    Posted by Neil on 19/03/2009 14:40:46

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12. Hi Richard, actually wooden worktops don't have to go black around water at all. It's all a matter of maintenance. The biggest problem is lack of oil and or poor quality oil. We recommend only Liberon as it is such good oil. The other thing you need is at least 10 coats. Anyone who says you only need 2 or 3 is mad. Have a look at our you tube videos for more info.

    Posted by Norfolk Oak on 04/02/2009 01:01:08

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13. Lucy has just quoted from the advertising bumpf for this product. I have a luxore surface, the underhung sink was just glued on and fell out tipping a sink of hot water over my floor and cabinets. The surface has chipped twice, the second time when a glass broke on it, the surface was more damaged than the glass. I may have had a faulty batch of Luxore fitted but if I have not then it is not a suitable surface for even a not much used kitchen.

    Posted by Maire on 05/01/2009 14:42:51

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14. Hi I have a similar surface and it has chipped on the bevels, chips have come out of the surface it has scratched and turned to glass the first time a hot pan was accidentally put down on it (kids). It is very beautiful but not suitable for a working kitchen.

    Posted by Maire on 13/10/2008 16:04:19

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15. Lucy, If you need to get rid of the limescale around your tap the best way is to use wirewool as this does not scratch the surface. Do not use bleach as this will stain your worktop!!! If wire wool does not work then get a steamer and steam the area and then again use the wirewool. This should remove the limescale! Hope this has been of some use.

    Posted by StoneGiantsLtd on 24/09/2008 00:00:50

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16. can anybody recommend me a good laminated worktop? do they have any warrenty. cannot efford granite or similar...... d

    Posted by dee on 07/09/2008 21:31:07

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17. I have a lamiate worktop that some curry was spilt on and left overnight have rubbed it the following day and it has brought the colour out of the worktop which is blue due you know of anything that will bring the colour back please

    Posted by Hilary Blackmore on 01/09/2008 15:08:50

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18. Hi Richard Well, if your worktop is properly sealed and if that seal is regularly redone, it should help. The other option is to choose a wood that has some water-resistance to it - check out this feature for a good guide: http://www.channel4.com/4homes/diy-self-build/self-build-advice/a-z-of-self-build-guides/materials-sourcebook-wood-08-06-03_p_1.html, and this one for more help on worktops: http://www.channel4.com/4homes/design-style/design-byspace/kitchen/guide-to-kitchen-worktops-08-06-06_p_1.html

    Posted by Lucy 4Homes Ed on 13/08/2008 12:32:57

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19. Hi Paul Well, speaking as someone who has them at home... I can definitely recommend them. Luxore® Quartz surfaces engineer quartz into a polymer resin to produce a sealed, virtually maintenance free surface with a high resistance to heat. It is a non-porous surface, which is extremely hygienic. The high shine surface is hard to scratch. Even when the odd stain does happen - such as wine, vinegar, tea, lemon juice, soda, fruit or vegetable juice spills - these are easily removed and the surface restored to the original highly polished appearance in a matter of minutes. The only problem I've had is a little bit of limescale build up around my sink area = but I've yet to tackle it and I do live in a hard water area.

    Posted by Lucy 4Homes Ed on 13/08/2008 12:29:57

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20. What are the pros and cons of luxore kitchen worktops? Are thaey better or worse than granite ones?

    Posted by Paul on 12/08/2008 14:27:50

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21. The trouble with a wood worktop is that if it gets wet it will go black. And no matter how careful you are, it will go wet around the taps / sink. Anyone know how to avoid it happening?

    Posted by Richard on 04/08/2008 17:11:16

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