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Section 5:  Worktops

Worktops need to be hardwearing and up to the challenges of a busy kitchen. A decision at an early stage will help you to form your design and also affect your budget as prices between the various types can vary greatly.

 

 

The table below shows the advantages and disadvantages of several types of work surfaces:

Section 1: Design Overview

Section 2: The Working Triangle

Section 3: Typical Layouts

Section 4: Budgets

Section 5: Worktops

Section 6: Lighting

Section 7: Design Checklist

 
Worktop Type:  Laminate  
Advantages Disadvantages  
1. Fairly inexpensive 1. Noticeable joints in corners  
2. Wide variety of colours 2. If damaged would need replacing  
3. Stain resistant 3. Only partially resistant to heat  
4. Easy to install on-site    
Worktop Type:  Granite  
Advantages Disadvantages  
1. Hardwearing 1. Expensive - up to 3x more than laminate  
2. Resistant to heat 2. Requires templates & accurate measurements  
3. Variety of colours 3. Extremely heavy  
4. Greater aesthetic appeal to laminate 4. Not easy to install  
Worktop Type:  Solid Surface (eg. Corian)  
Advantages Disadvantages  
1. Large colour variety 1. Cost - up to 3x more than laminate  
2. Personalised designs can be created 2. Templates and accurate measurements required  
3. Material is renewable and repairable    
4. Virtually invisible joints    
Worktop Type:  Solid Wood  
Advantages Disadvantages  
1. Natural look, great for use with Belfast sinks 1. Fairly expensive  
2. Only surface that will not damage knives 2. Burn marks left by hot pans  
3. Can be shaped to any design 3. High maintenance  
  4. Can be unhygienic if used for food preparation  
 
 
 
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