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A guide to choosing the best laminate worktop

When buying a new piece of furniture for your home, it’s important to make the right choice so that it matches with your home decor. And a new laminate worktop is no different. There are a number of different factors that will determine the choice you make but researching can often seem like a daunting task. 

The best laminate kitchen worktops provide an affordable, low maintenance and easy to clean work surface for your kitchen which is what has made them so popular among homeowners.

If you’re looking for a new laminate worktop, we have compiled this useful laminate worktops guide to provide the information you need to make an informed decision. 

  • Types of laminate worktop 
  • Comparing laminate worktop brands
  • Laminate worktop textures 
  • Laminate worktop sizes
  • Laminate worktop accessories 
  • Laminate worktop colours 
  • What are the benefits of choosing a laminate worktop? 

Types of laminate worktop 

There are different types of laminate kitchen worktop to consider when choosing a new work surface for your home. 

Laminate worktops

Laminate kitchen worktops are made up of a compacted chipboard core that’s wrapped with a laminated sheet. They can replicate the look of wooden, granite and marble worktops without the high price tag. 

Take a look at our full range of laminate worktops

Compact laminate worktops 

Compact laminate worktops are becoming more popular with homeowners who are looking for something a little slimmer for a contemporary kitchen design. 

Take a look at our full range of compact laminate worktops

Comparing laminate worktop brands

At Worktop Hub, we always make sure we stock a range of top quality brands for our customers, providing the freedom to choose the worktop that best suits your needs. Here’s more information on the brands we stock:

  • Apollo – Apollo now provides a range of compact laminate worktops which are manufactured to 12.5mm. This range represents the next generation in modern worktop solutions. 
  • Axiom – Axiom is part of the Formica group, a well established name in the laminate worktop industry. It is synonymous with quality and gives customers confidence in their purchase typical of such a prestigious brand. 
  • Duropal – Another brand with a well-established history, spanning over the last five decades. Duropal is known for the consistent quality of their work in all areas. 
  • WilsonArt – WilsonArt provides a range of beautiful laminate worktops that mimic natural stone or solid surfaces and solid wood worktops. 
  • Kronodesign – these worktops are known for their durability and high quality construction, as well as their beautiful appearance. 
  • Prima – Prima specialises in granite, stone and marble effect worktops so if you’re looking to replicate the appearance of these natural materials for a lower cost, this is the right option. 
  • Pro-Top – an environmentally friendly option, made from a high quality chipboard composition. 
  • Top Shape – these worktops are edged on all four sides and laminated both top and bottom and do not require any on-site finishing. 

Laminate worktop textures

Laminate worktops are available in a variety of different textures including:

  • Gloss (available with Kronodesign, Duropal, Axiom, Pro-Top). The gloss finish is simple and effective in almost any kitchen. It’s effortlessly hygienic and will give a sheen that brings ambience to any colour scheme you choose.
  • Crystal (available with Prima, Axiom, Kronodesign,): Crystal brings all the charm of a real stone finish without any of the hassle. It works well with sleek designs, with a touch that is as smooth as it looks.
  • Matte-58 (available with Axiom and Prima): Matte finishes have always looked good, and Matte-58 is no exception. Sumptuous to the touch with a muted elegance, this is a popular choice paired with natural colours for good reason.
  • Radiance (available with Apollo): As the name suggests, this texture will really bring your worktop to life. With the right colour choice you can create a fantastic ambience with this texture.

What are the most popular textures and why are they popular?

Many homeowners are opting for natural looking (and feeling) textures. These are often wood and stone (granite worktops are very popular due to their stunning appearance). With these finishes you get all the aesthetically pleasing features of natural wood or stone, but with the convenience and benefits of laminate.

Laminate worktop sizes 

When choosing a laminate worktop for your home, it’s also important to consider the sizes available and the size you need for your kitchen.

Laminate worktops are available in a wide range of lengths, widths and thickness, to suit your needs.

At Worktop Hub, our worktops are available in:

They are also available in varying widths, with 600mm being the industry standard. Other widths include:

With such a wide variety of choice, you’ll find the perfect sized worktop to fit your kitchen without worrying about having too little or too much material to work with. 

Laminate worktops are also available in a variety of different thicknesses to suit every home and kitchen, including industry standard 38mm/40mm as well as 28mm, 30mm and 50mm. 

If you’re looking for a slimline or compact laminate worktop for modern kitchens, 12mm thick laminate worktops are available. 

Laminate worktop accessories

Kitchens are not just a place where food is prepared any more. If designed correctly, it can be the social hub of the home where guests and family congregate. There are some key components that can help you to get your kitchen design just right and make it as appealing as possible.

In addition to your laminate worktops, you can also purchase matching upstands, splashbacks and breakfast bars. Each can be matched to your worktop in terms of colour and style of your kitchen, providing a consistent design throughout your kitchen. A single grain of texture that continues along your worktops, across your breakfast bar and up, unbroken, across your splashback, will make the whole surface look as though it’s made from a single piece of material. 

Laminate breakfast bar

A breakfast bar is the perfect way to create a relaxed atmosphere in a kitchen. It offers everything that’s comforting about home; it can be a place to sit and snack while the world carries on outside, or a place to sit and have a coffee and a chat. It’s the perfect addition to any kitchen space.

Splashbacks

One of the emerging trends in more post-modern designs is to have worktop surfaces broken up with a flash of bright colour from a splashback. This technique can really bring a space to life and make it a vibrant and enjoyable place to spend time in. 

Edging 

Our laminate worktops are available with a variety of edging strips and profiles, which means that you can create the perfect look for your design. Whether you’re looking for bigger profiles to give a more natural look, or one that gives the appearance of a ‘slab cut’ look, your options are plentiful. Slimmer profiles will give thinner more refined lines that work well for those with minimalistic tastes, while those looking for the rustic farmhouse kitchen look will do well to choose a thicker profile.

Laminate worktop colours

Laminate worktops are available in a variety of colours, including:

When selecting a colour, be sure to consider matching your worktops with your cabinets and other accessories to create a clean and flowing appearance; this is one of the big trends so far this year.

What are the benefits of choosing a laminate worktop?

There are a number of benefits of laminate worktops, but here are just a few of them. Read our guide to learn more about the benefits of a laminate worktop for your home. 

  • Established and trustworthy brands who are leaders in the industry
  • Versatile range of textures on offer 
  • Colours to suit a range of interior design trends 
  • High quality products 
  • Laminate worktops fit into any budget 
  • Low maintenance 
  • Recreate the look of natural surfaces 

Take a look at our full range of laminate worktops to find the perfect choice for your home.

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When buying a new piece of furniture for your home, it’s important to make the right choice so that it matches with your home decor. And a new laminate worktop is no different. There are a number of different factors that will determine the choice you make but researching can often seem like a daunting task. 

The best laminate kitchen worktops provide an affordable, low maintenance and easy to clean work surface for your kitchen which is what has made them so popular among homeowners.

If you’re looking for a new laminate worktop, we have compiled this useful laminate worktops guide to provide the information you need to make an informed decision. 

  • Types of laminate worktop 
  • Comparing laminate worktop brands
  • Laminate worktop textures 
  • Laminate worktop sizes
  • Laminate worktop accessories 
  • Laminate worktop colours 
  • What are the benefits of choosing a laminate worktop? 

Types of laminate worktop 

There are different types of laminate kitchen worktop to consider when choosing a new work surface for your home. 

Laminate worktops

Laminate kitchen worktops are made up of a compacted chipboard core that’s wrapped with a laminated sheet. They can replicate the look of wooden, granite and marble worktops without the high price tag. 

Take a look at our full range of laminate worktops

Compact laminate worktops 

Compact laminate worktops are becoming more popular with homeowners who are looking for something a little slimmer for a contemporary kitchen design. 

Take a look at our full range of compact laminate worktops

Comparing laminate worktop brands

At Worktop Hub, we always make sure we stock a range of top quality brands for our customers, providing the freedom to choose the worktop that best suits your needs. Here’s more information on the brands we stock:

  • Apollo – Apollo now provides a range of compact laminate worktops which are manufactured to 12.5mm. This range represents the next generation in modern worktop solutions. 
  • Axiom – Axiom is part of the Formica group, a well established name in the laminate worktop industry. It is synonymous with quality and gives customers confidence in their purchase typical of such a prestigious brand. 
  • Duropal – Another brand with a well-established history, spanning over the last five decades. Duropal is known for the consistent quality of their work in all areas. 
  • WilsonArt – WilsonArt provides a range of beautiful laminate worktops that mimic natural stone or solid surfaces and solid wood worktops. 
  • Kronodesign – these worktops are known for their durability and high quality construction, as well as their beautiful appearance. 
  • Prima – Prima specialises in granite, stone and marble effect worktops so if you’re looking to replicate the appearance of these natural materials for a lower cost, this is the right option. 
  • Pro-Top – an environmentally friendly option, made from a high quality chipboard composition. 
  • Top Shape – these worktops are edged on all four sides and laminated both top and bottom and do not require any on-site finishing. 

Laminate worktop textures

Laminate worktops are available in a variety of different textures including:

  • Gloss (available with Kronodesign, Duropal, Axiom, Pro-Top). The gloss finish is simple and effective in almost any kitchen. It’s effortlessly hygienic and will give a sheen that brings ambience to any colour scheme you choose.
  • Crystal (available with Prima, Axiom, Kronodesign,): Crystal brings all the charm of a real stone finish without any of the hassle. It works well with sleek designs, with a touch that is as smooth as it looks.
  • Matte-58 (available with Axiom and Prima): Matte finishes have always looked good, and Matte-58 is no exception. Sumptuous to the touch with a muted elegance, this is a popular choice paired with natural colours for good reason.
  • Radiance (available with Apollo): As the name suggests, this texture will really bring your worktop to life. With the right colour choice you can create a fantastic ambience with this texture.

What are the most popular textures and why are they popular?

Many homeowners are opting for natural looking (and feeling) textures. These are often wood and stone (granite worktops are very popular due to their stunning appearance). With these finishes you get all the aesthetically pleasing features of natural wood or stone, but with the convenience and benefits of laminate.

Laminate worktop sizes 

When choosing a laminate worktop for your home, it’s also important to consider the sizes available and the size you need for your kitchen.

Laminate worktops are available in a wide range of lengths, widths and thickness, to suit your needs.

At Worktop Hub, our worktops are available in:

They are also available in varying widths, with 600mm being the industry standard. Other widths include:

With such a wide variety of choice, you’ll find the perfect sized worktop to fit your kitchen without worrying about having too little or too much material to work with. 

Laminate worktops are also available in a variety of different thicknesses to suit every home and kitchen, including industry standard 38mm/40mm as well as 28mm, 30mm and 50mm. 

If you’re looking for a slimline or compact laminate worktop for modern kitchens, 12mm thick laminate worktops are available. 

Laminate worktop accessories

Kitchens are not just a place where food is prepared any more. If designed correctly, it can be the social hub of the home where guests and family congregate. There are some key components that can help you to get your kitchen design just right and make it as appealing as possible.

In addition to your laminate worktops, you can also purchase matching upstands, splashbacks and breakfast bars. Each can be matched to your worktop in terms of colour and style of your kitchen, providing a consistent design throughout your kitchen. A single grain of texture that continues along your worktops, across your breakfast bar and up, unbroken, across your splashback, will make the whole surface look as though it’s made from a single piece of material. 

Laminate breakfast bar

A breakfast bar is the perfect way to create a relaxed atmosphere in a kitchen. It offers everything that’s comforting about home; it can be a place to sit and snack while the world carries on outside, or a place to sit and have a coffee and a chat. It’s the perfect addition to any kitchen space.

Splashbacks

One of the emerging trends in more post-modern designs is to have worktop surfaces broken up with a flash of bright colour from a splashback. This technique can really bring a space to life and make it a vibrant and enjoyable place to spend time in. 

Edging 

Our laminate worktops are available with a variety of edging strips and profiles, which means that you can create the perfect look for your design. Whether you’re looking for bigger profiles to give a more natural look, or one that gives the appearance of a ‘slab cut’ look, your options are plentiful. Slimmer profiles will give thinner more refined lines that work well for those with minimalistic tastes, while those looking for the rustic farmhouse kitchen look will do well to choose a thicker profile.

Laminate worktop colours

Laminate worktops are available in a variety of colours, including:

When selecting a colour, be sure to consider matching your worktops with your cabinets and other accessories to create a clean and flowing appearance; this is one of the big trends so far this year.

What are the benefits of choosing a laminate worktop?

There are a number of benefits of laminate worktops, but here are just a few of them. Read our guide to learn more about the benefits of a laminate worktop for your home. 

  • Established and trustworthy brands who are leaders in the industry
  • Versatile range of textures on offer 
  • Colours to suit a range of interior design trends 
  • High quality products 
  • Laminate worktops fit into any budget 
  • Low maintenance 
  • Recreate the look of natural surfaces 

Take a look at our full range of laminate worktops to find the perfect choice for your home.