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71Which worktop to choose?In all the excitement of planning a layout and
choosing designs for a new kitchen,the
worktop can often seem an afterthought.Yet
with a bewildering choice of different surfaces
available,which is the best for your particular
kitchen? The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom
Specialists Association (KBSA) takes us
through the latest cutting-edge materials.
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Laminate
8211 traditionally one of the most
popular surfaces,laminate comes in a wide
variety of colours and textures.Fairly
inexpensive and stain resistant.
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Corian
8211 acrylic composite which is heat
resistant and difficult to stain.It8217s available in
more than 100 colours in sheet form and can
be cut and moulded like wood.
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Durat
8211 the eco-friendly option,made from
recycled plastic and recyclable itself.Durat
offers an interesting finish giving an
impression of depth,and is easy to clean,
hygienic and highly durable.
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Wood
8211 offers great value for money and is
the only surface which won8217t damage your
knives.It8217s high maintenance,requiring the use
of natural oils to keep it in tip-top condition.
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Stainless steel
8211 durable and hygienic,
stainless steel can be used as a splashback,
sink and to clad kitchen cupboards for a
seamless space-age feel.It can scratch and
dent and is fairly high maintenance.
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Granite
8211 An increasingly popular choice
for its hardwearing qualities and its natural
composition.It looks great and is often worth
the expense for many people.
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Marble
8211 offers a unique,timeless appeal
and looks stunning when cut from one big
slab.Unfortunately it8217s very porous and can
stain easily,and is not as hygienic as granite.
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Limestone
8211 like granite,will add that 8216wow!8217
factor to your kitchen.But like marble,it8217s
very porous and can stain easily.
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Glass
8211 toughened glass can be used for
both worktops and splashbacks.It looks
particularly stunning when lights are
incorporated into the work surface.
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Quartz
8211 brings natural good looks to any
kitchen.It8217s scratch,stain and heat resistant
and,unlike granite,does not need to be
resealed every few years.The three kitchens featured on this page show
some of the current ranges from Homebase.
Top,Arundel;middle,framed cream finish;
bottom,Torino.
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