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Kitchen Worktops Frequently Asked Questions



It would be much helpful if you or your appointed representative be present during the worktops template appointment. The templating will finalise vital decisions regarding your worktops including position of joints, overhangs, and other key finishing touches.

Every kitchen will take a different length of time to install but on average you're looking at around 3 to 5 hours for your kitchen worktop installation for a standard-sized kitchen. Complex worktops installations will take longer time to install. We mean more complex by more curves, angles etc. More cuts, unusual bevelled edges.

London Kitchen Worktops worktops provides a range of different materials, from laminate to luxury materials such as Quartz, Granite, Marble, Dekton and Porcelain. Our Quartz worktops are perfect for every home and are available in 300 dramatic colours and effects. Our advanced engineering process combines the natural beauty of stone with all the benefits of modern technology.

In the unlikely event that your worktop has a defect, If you feel the defect is the result of a quality failure on our part, please contact our customer service team to make your claim. Please call between 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday at: 0333-0909-876

While Quartz is heat-resistant, we don’t recommend going out of your way to test its limits. Placing hot pans on quartz (or any worktops material, for that matter) can leave burn marks.

Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in the Earth’s continental crust, after feldspar. It is made up of a continuous framework of SiO4 silicon oxygen tetrahedra, with each oxygen being shared between two tetrahedra, giving an overall formula SiO2. There are many different varieties of quartz, several of which are semi-precious gemstones. Especially in Europe and the Middle East, varieties of quartz have been since antiquity the most commonly used minerals in the making of jewellery and hardstone carvings.

Are you thinking of buying a new worktop for your kitchen? If that is the case, you may be wondering what colour suits your kitchen best, what type of texture matches the cabinets better, is it resistant to heat? is it easy to maintain? is it waterproof? And make sure you have options of different shapes, colours and patterns to choose from. At Kitchen Worktops London we know that the 2 most important things you will need to consider when replacing or ordering new kitchen worktops are the materials that you use & your budget. So it's reassuring to know that we use only the best materials available and partner our business with only the most reputable brands in the market.

At London Kitchen Worktops, we undertake each step, from quoting through templating to manufacture and installation ourselves. Based on our industry leading service we supply only the highest quality worktop and countertop products. We use state-of-the-art technology with strict quality control throughout the process. Whatever your projects, be they custom-designed countertops for hotels, restaurants, nightclubs or bars; worktops for dental laboratories, surgeries or hospitals; prestigious public places or reception areas; airports or sports arenas. Natural stones like Quartz Granite, Marble, and Quartzite, extensively preferred by consumers for kitchen worktops.

Quartz is highly recommended material option for creating your dream kitchen. Not only do they look beautiful, they are very durable too. They are not only stain and scratch-resistant but also resistant to heat and impact. Quartz refers to a man-made stone or engineered stone, the engineering process allows quartz manufacturers to produce unique designs. This is one of the reasons quartz fits so well into every kitchen. London Kitchen Worktops have designed and supplied a large range of quartz kitchen worktops and countertops in London. We’re one of the leading quartz Kitchen worktop suppliers in London and are incredibly proud of our entire Quartz kitchen worktops range.

Quartz countertops do stain, just not as easily as granite or marble. Take proper precautions by avoiding spills and cleaning them up quickly when they do happen.

Dekton worktops are the most scratch-resistant on the market. They also have a high resistance to UV light which prevents fading or degrading over time which makes them perfect for use outdoors. While most worktops are considered “stain-resistant”, Dekton are completely stain-proof due to its non-porous properties making sure its surface repels liquids and ensures that it is easy to clean. Additionally, Dekton worktops can withstand high temperatures without burning, cracking or scorching. Kitchen Worktops London offer the finest selection of Dekton worktops in London at the best prices around and offer a no fuss guarantee for your 100% satisfaction.

Marble is a metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, most commonly calcite or dolomite. Geologists use the term “marble” to refer to metamorphosed limestone; however stonemasons use the term more broadly to encompass unmetamorphosed limestone.

Silestone worktops are in short, an advanced version of quartz. They are made from about 93% quartz, making them very strong and durable, however, the benefit of Silestone Worktops is that they are built with antibacterial protection, making them a very hygienic surface for kitchens or even bathrooms. Silestone also has a non-porous surface, making it highly resistant to stains from things like coffee, wine, lemon juice or a number of other everyday spills and stains. They come in a wide range of colours and styles, though are usually more expensive than granite or quartz. Despite this, many people believe they are worth the investment as they will last a lifetime.

Yes, Calacatta Gold Quartz is a very popular kitchen worktop option in London. Calacatta Gold Classic Quartz will bring a touch of elegance to your kitchen. The golden tone and natural quartz aesthetic radiate luxury and yet have a warming, homely feel. Calacatta Gold is resistant to high temperatures up to eighty-degrees and to freeze. The perfectly constructed patterns featuring multiple shades of grey and combined with gold veining accents produces a stunning looking material with a classic appearance that is suitable for both traditional and contemporary designs. Calacatta Gold Classic Quartz has extreme durability and strength, with high resistance to staining, scratching and impact.

London Kitchen Worktops provides full kitchen worktops replacement services across London. West London, South London, East London, North London, Hammersmith, Fulham, Kensington, Chelsea, Knightsbridge, Mayfair, Battersea, Earl's Court, Richmond, Wimbledon, Croydon, Chiswick, Brentford, Kew bridge, Hounslow, Hayes, Ealing, Acton, Shepherds Bush, Slough, Uxbridge, Finchley, Wembley, Willesden, Neasden, Golders Green, Edgware, Harrow, Enfield, Paddington, Buckingham Gate, Belgravia, Marylebone, Portland Street, South Kensington, Harley Street, West Brompton, Hampstead, Barnes, Kingston, Quartz Worktops near me, kitchen worktop replacement near London.

Thanks to its low porosity, Our Dekton worktops in West London are completely waterproof against liquids. Water glides smoothly over the surface without ever penetrating. This, along with unchanging beauty, results in extremely easy cleaning.

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