Information & Guides

QUESTION: “We installed some of your wood worktops before Christmas and now that I have finally got round to cleaning up all the clutter I wanted to know how often I should be oiling the worktops to keep them looking their best?”ANSWER: With consistent oiling,...

Our Solid laminate worktops are attractive, contemporary kitchen surfaces. Choosing a sink for solid laminate worktops can be quite tricky because there are many different options available, including ceramic, stainless steel and composite granite. In this guide, we...

So many sinks, so little time… Thankfully, the Worktop Express® Nutshell Guides provide a one-stop shop for planning your kitchen sink needs. We’re keen to provide an accessible discussion of the options, with articles on undermounted, overmounted, and now Belfast...

When planning your kitchen it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the amount of choice. Enter the Worktop Express® Nutshell Guide! In this sink series, we seek to provide an accessible rundown of the options, from overmounted to undermounted and more. There are plenty of...

Buying Kitchen Worktops can seem like something of a minefield. With an abundance of materials, sizes, finishes, customisations and accessories to choose from, you may be wondering where to begin! This handy buyer’s guide is designed to dispel all your worries, and...

Question“I’d like to purchase some wood kitchen work surfaces, a sink and some sink taps. I’ve been browsing your website and found a set of taps I really like. I noticed that you refer to them as ‘deck-mounted’ taps – what does that mean?”AnswerAll of our taps can be...

If you are purchasing worktops from us and are not opting to take advantage of our bespoke cutting service, you may think that a great deal of work is required prior to installation – but we’re pleased to say that it isn’t! Our kitchen worktops are supplied sanded to...

There are several ways to treat wooden worktops, but for a low-lustre finish, we recommend choosing worktop oil over lacquers or varnishes. Not all types of worktop oil – of which there are many – are appropriate for wood kitchen worktops, however, as they may not be...

Choosing the perfect worktop for your kitchen can be a challenge, especially with the vast variety of materials on the market. Among the most popular options are compact laminate (also known as solid laminate) and traditional laminate worktops, each offering distinct...

Question“I have been looking through your range of laminate worktops and noticed that some are square and others have what you call a “post-formed” edge. Can you explain what this means?”AnswerThanks for taking the time to send in your query regarding our laminate...

Our fantastic fabrication team can professionally cut your worktop to any length or width with our worktop cut-to-size service. The exact dimensions you require can be accommodated in mm measurements, making this service as accurate as possible. We also refinish the...

Keeping your solid wooden worktops looking great after the onslaught of busy day-to-day life can be a difficult task. That’s why now is the perfect time to give your wooden worktops some loving and make them look new again, in just 3 simple steps!Step one: Keep them...

Question“I’m trying to revamp our kitchen and give it a traditional feel, but want to use a low-maintenance laminate worktop rather than wood. Is it possible to use a Belfast sink with laminate worktops?”AnswerThanks for getting in touch with us regarding your kitchen...