Kitchen Worktops & Upstands
Explore our range of kitchen worktops and breakfast bars, available in a range of premium finishes, all boasting a natural look. Whether laminate or solid wood, theese worktops are designed to suit ll kitchen colour schemes and require little maintenance, so you can undergo everyday culinary tasks with peace of minds. Plus, with a matching quality upstand to hide any joins between the wall and worktop, you're given a sleek looking finish that Elasts
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Complete your culinary space with quality-crafted kitchen worktops and upstands, providing you with a beautifully finished surface designed to withstand everyday use. Each of our affordable worktop materials ensures maximum longevity and style, including luxurious granite kitchen worktops to timeless timber that creates that farmhouse aesthetic, each option is thoughtfully created to elevate both the look and performance of your culinary space. Our upstands create that sleek transition between the wall and worktop, hiding any unwanted gaps or uneven surfaces.
Seamlessly match your chosen kitchen worktop or upstand with one of our kitchen cabinets.
Don’t forget, our design consultants are always on hand to help you bring your dream vision to life through a free design service. Book in for a no-obligation kitchen design appointment today.
FAQs
Can you paint kitchen worktops?
Whether you can paint your kitchen worktop will depend on its material. For instance, wooden worktops can be painted if a durable wood primer and a wood and kitchen suitable paint is then applied. Laminate is also paint-friendly, but it’ll need specific paint that’s designed to adhere to laminate surfaces. On the other hand, stone or Quartz worktops aren’t usually suitable for painting as you’re not offered long-term durability.
How high is a kitchen worktop?
The standard height of a kitchen worktop tends to be approximately 90cm (35 inches) from the floor, but this can vary depending on the user's needs.
What worktop for a cashmere kitchen?
Light-coloured kitchens, such as cashmere, look great when contrasted against a darker worktop using laminate. However, to keep the space bright and open, you can always opt for Silestone Quartz.
How do you cut a kitchen worktop without chipping it?
The key to cutting a kitchen worktop without causing it to chip or split is by using a fine-toothed blade, applying masking tape on the cut line, and ensuring the worktop is fully supported as you cut it. For details on cutting, read our guide on how to fit a kitchen worktop.
How do you join a kitchen worktop?
To correctly join a kitchen worktop, make sure the edges are aligned before applying worktop jointing adhesive, and tightening the worktop bolts underneath using routed bolt slots that’ll pull the joint together for a secure fit.
How deep is a kitchen worktop?
A kitchen worktop is usually 600mm deep, but this may vary by the material, manufacturer and the overall design of the worktop.
How do you choose the right kitchen worktop?
This all comes down to personal preference and your home décor. You’ll want a worktop that compliments the cupboards, splashback, flooring and walls. You’ll also want to consider care and maintenance as certain materials like quartz requires specialist cleaners to keep it in good condition.