Worktop Express Information Guides

Here at Worktop Express, we have a huge selection of laminate surfaces in a range of decors. To enhance the designs, the worktop finishes vary and, in this guide, we explore them in more detail.

High Gloss

High-gloss laminate worktops, including black Andromeda and white sparkle worktops are ideal for adding a little extra glamour to your cooking space. They introduce a reflective quality, giving your kitchen an extra dimension. High gloss worktops are more suited to contemporary designs.

Other high gloss worktops

• Grey Sparkle Worktop – Andromeda
• Black Gloss Laminate Worktops
• Caribbean Stone Laminate Worktops

Premium High-Gloss

Premium high gloss work surfaces, such as Galaxy Gloss glitter laminate worktops, also offer a smooth, high shine finish. The premium quality of these countertops gives an added layer of sophistication and elegance to a modern kitchen. Combining them with a matt splashback, as in this example, creates a contrast that draws the eye.

Other premium high gloss worktops

• Mint Green Glass Effect Laminate Worktops

Standard Semi-Gloss

Many of our wood effect laminate countertops, for example Colmar Oak and walnut laminate worktop, have a slight gloss finish. This gives the countertops a slight sheen and helps them to resemble a freshly oiled surface. We have a wide range of standard semi-gloss worktops to suit both contemporary and traditional kitchens.

Other standard semi-gloss worktops

• White Worktops
• Oak Effect Worktop
• Black Granite Laminate Worktops

Premium Semi-Gloss

Our brushed steel effect laminate worktop is an example of a premium semi-gloss work surface. Providing a perfectly smooth texture, this finish has a subtle lustre resulting in a beautiful aesthetic, in this case, realistic emulation of brushed steel. This premium quality finish adds extra durability to an already robust worksurface.

Premium Smooth

Calcutta marble effect worktops are an example of our premium smooth finish. Beautiful, realistic and tactile, they are also robust.

Matt

Our beech block and black walnut laminate worktops have matt finishes – giving them both a realistic timber effect. This finish perfectly complements the types of wood that the laminate décors so effectively emulate and lend themselves perfectly to so many different kitchen styles.

Textured Matt

Worktops with a textured matt finish have no reflective quality at all, allowing them to be utilised perfectly in a contemporary kitchen. In the case of our Luna Nero worktop, this finish gives it a realistic look and feel of natural slate. The surface of a textured matt worktop, has slight raises and indentations which, when combined with the décor, adds to the effect of authentic materials.

Other textured matt worktops

• Rustic Wood Laminate Worktops
• Black Worktops
• White Quartz Stone Laminate Worktops

Extra Matt

With a charming grain pattern of oak, this vintage oak worktop has a beautiful extra matt finish. For a worktop that is suited to a contemporary kitchen, our concrete laminate worktops also have an extra matt finish to help achieve that realistic appearance.

Premium Textured Matt

To achieve the realistic effect of copper, copper effect laminate worktops have a premium textured matt finish. This allows them to fit seamlessly into a contemporary kitchen. Another of our countertops to feature this finish is our laminate full stave rustic oak worktop. The advantage here is that a full stave wood grain effect is easily achieved, making it perfect for a traditional kitchen.

Other premium textured matt worktops

• White Oak Laminate Worktops
• Lunar Night Worktops

To experience the attractive and low-maintenance finish of our laminate worktops first hand, why not order a sample pack? Each pack cost just £5, including delivery, and if you purchase a laminate worktop that is included in the sample pack, this cost can be refunded.

Whether you need a smaller piece of work surface for a corner of your home, or are looking for timber or laminate worktops to use in other projects, we have a selection of options available. If you are looking for kitchen worktop offcuts, our collection includes a variety of items that may be suitable for your requirements. Keep reading to find the perfect worktop offcut for your needs.

Clearance

If you require larger worktop offcuts, our clearance section has a number of solid wood and laminate worktops. This is the place to look if you want a low-cost item or large pieces of discounted worktop for big projects. These countertops are made from the same high-quality materials as our regular range of work surfaces, but are offered at a lower cost as they are non-standard sizes or end of line products.

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Chopping Boards

For smaller sections of wood view our chopping board range. Measuring 450mm x 300mm, these cutting boards are suitable for many DIY projects around the home. They are available in most of the same timbers we offer as wooden worktops.

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Oak

Walnut

Beech

Prime Oak

Shelves

Looking for kitchen worktop offcuts to make shelves? Then our range of floating shelves is perfect. With a standard depth of 200mm and thickness of 40mm, they are available in a variety of widths, from 300mm to 1500mm. Our wall-mounted shelves are ideal if you need long and narrow timber. Whichever option you choose, these items are sanded to a smooth finish and applied with three coats of oil for protection.

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Oak

Walnut

Beech

Black Oak

Stair Cladding

Our stair cladding kits are manufactured with precision and measure 995mm wide. Available individually or in packs of 12, 14 or 15, each pack contains two pieces of solid oak – one 300mm wide and the other 195mm wide.

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1 Step

12 Steps

14 Steps

15 Steps

Table Tops

Our table tops are perfect for a variety of DIY projects and are available in a selection of different timbers, such as oak and caramel bamboo, as well as laminate options, including black wenge and white. We also offer a variety of shapes including squares, rectangles and circles.

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Caramel Bamboo

20mm oak round

White

Round Wenge

Samples

We supply samples to show our customers what our worktops look like. They are made from the same high-quality timber as our worktops and measure 200mm x 150mm x 40mm. Ideal if you require a small kitchen worktop offcut for your DIY project.

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Oak

Walnut

Beech

Prime Oak

Plinths and Upstands

Suitable for DIY projects that need smaller pieces of worktop, our plinths and upstands are available in a wide selection of wood and laminate options. Plinths measure 3m x 150mm x 20mm and wooden upstands vary in size, starting from 3m x 80mm x 18mm. These options can be cut to suit requirements easily, but please be aware that our laminate upstands have a fibreboard core.

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Oak Plinth

Walnut Upstand

Beech Plinth

Prime Oak Upstand

Bespoke Worktop Cutting Service

If these items are not quite right for your requirements, we also offer a cutting service which allows you to purchase a worktop tailored to your specific requirements. It will be cut by our experienced team, using the latest technology, ensuring precision and quality.

When placing a bespoke order, we will email you a fabrication diagram that illustrates any kitchen worktop offcuts – we are happy to send you these too.

This is all the information you need about shopping for kitchen worktop offcuts. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Open shelving is a popular storage solution for kitchens and is a great way to add space to any room in your home. Our bespoke kitchen shelves offer an attractive tailored solution to meet your needs. In this guide, we give you all of the information you will need about our bespoke solid wood floating shelves.

What are Bespoke Solid Wood Floating Shelves

Constructed in the UK from the same timber as our solid wood worktops, our wood shelving is precision manufactured making it durable and unsurpassed on quality. Available in lengths from 200mm up to 2000mm, and widths of 130mm up to 250mm, our 40mm thick solid wood shelves can be made from any timbers in our worktop range including:

- Ash

- Bamboo

- Beech

- Black American walnut

- Caramel bamboo

- Cherry

- Iroko

- Maple

- Prime beech

- Prime Oak

- Walnut

- Wenge

- Zebrano

To guarantee the highest quality, our fabrication team make all bespoke shelving to order and as such you should allow 5-10 working days for delivery. They will arrive pre-routed and with all the necessary accessories for hassle-free installation.

Bespoke Solid Wood Floating Shelves Calculator

Our bespoke kitchen shelves calculator is our exclusive online tool that will calculate the cost of your tailored floating shelves before you buy them. It has been designed to be easy to use. Simply select your wood type, enter your required length, width and thickness and then how many you would like. Click the ‘get price’ button and the cost will appear at the bottom of the page. If you are happy with this, add the item to your order by clicking the ‘add to cart’ button.

This is all the information you need about bespoke kitchen shelves. If you have any specific questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.