Installation & Maintenance

Question “I would like to order some customised wooden work surfaces with a Belfast sink cut out. I have already purchased my kitchen sink from your website, but took a bit of extra time to decide on the type of timber I wanted. I’d like to allow for a small section...

Question “I recently visited your showroom in Gloucestershire and liked the look of your grey slate-effect laminate worktops. They looked great with the painted cabinets, and I want to re-create this look at home! Please could you provide me with some information on...

Once you’ve installed some exceptional hardwood worktops, you’ll want to do what you can to keep them in tip-top condition. We covered general maintenance practices in our ’How to Maintain Your Solid Wood Worktops’ guide; but, as well as giving your worktops some TLC...

As kitchens tend to be the main area for socialising in modern homes, kitchen islands have become an increasingly popular addition in spaces with both contemporary and traditional designs. Islands help transform a kitchen into an area in which family and friends can...

A perfect option for creating sleek and stylish features in your kitchen, splashbacks are also functional and protect your walls from splashes, spills and stains. Fitting splashbacks is simple regardless of whether yours is solid laminate or laminate. In this guide,...

Solid wood worktops are not just functional surfaces in your kitchen but also a testament to natural beauty and craftsmanship. To ensure the longevity and aesthetics of these exquisite surfaces, it's crucial to adopt proper cleaning and maintenance practices. Whether...

When creating the kitchen of your dreams, your worktops may need joining together for various reasons. We’ve compiled a few methods that you can use to make joining and fitting your wooden worktops as easy as possible. Please read on for more information:Butt Join A...

There are several worktop joints that you can use to connect your work surfaces together but they all require the use of a guide or template to achieve a professional finish. There is one method of joining worktops without a jig that we do recommend. Continue reading...

It is hard to beat the unmistakable beauty of solid wood worktops. They radiate a natural beauty that cannot be equalled by other worktop materials. This material’s aesthetic is only enhanced by coating in a suitable protective treatment – either oil or lacquering. In...

Question“I’ve already decided that your wooden worktops are the perfect choice for finishing off my new kitchen, but I want a hard-wearing finish and wondered why you don’t seem to recommend varnish?”AnswerWooden kitchen worktops are definitely the most attractive...