
Different styles of Worktops
There are many different styles of kitchen worktops and of course many different materials.
Let's take a closer look (below) at the different materials that make up a kitchen worktop.
Let's take a closer look (below) at the different materials that make up a kitchen worktop.
Guide to Kitchen Worktops
Granite Worktops
Granite is a natural stone and you can choose from many shades and patterns to match your DIY kitchen’s colour.
Granite worktops suit modern kitchen and traditional kitchens.
Granite worktops suit modern kitchen and traditional kitchens.
Wood Worktops
Maple, oak and beech wood are excellent choices for worktops. They develop their own character over time. And if there is any accidental damage you can sand it away.
Quartz Worktops
Quartz is a man-made stone but is as hardwearing as natural stone.
You can't scratch it and if you purchase quartz you'll be helping the planet as it does contain waste materials.
Laminate Worktops
Laminate worktops are made of high density chipboard and then coated with a plastic laminate and are available in a huge variety of colours.
Ceramic Worktops
Ceramic kitchen worktops are hygienic and are available in a vast array of colours. It's harder than quartz or granite which means you can have a really tough worktop even as low as 10mm deep.
Stainless Steel Worktops
If they are good enough for restaurants ... great heat-resistant qualities and they are very easy to clean and maintain. Suit a contemporary DIY kitchen.