But, there are plenty of options you can choose from to recover and revitalize your kitchen worktops, no matter your style or budget. Choose a material such as paint, sheet laminate, or even tile to cover the worktops and breathe new life into them for a fraction of the cost and labor it takes to replace them.
Which kitchen work surface is best?
Stainless Steel. Stainless steel worktops are used by many restaurants for a reason. They’re highly heat resistant and durable, making them the ideal choice for kitchens with heavy cooking. Stainless steel worktops contain high level of nickel and chromium, which gives them the heat and stain resistant quality.
How do you Modernise an old kitchen?
How to Modernize Your Outdated Kitchen
- Upgrade your metals.
- Swap out your flooring.
- Consider removing your upper cabinetry.
- Modernize your countertops.
- Give people a place to sit.
- Get energy efficient with your appliances.
- Paint your existing cabinetry.
- Install new lighting options.
Can you cover kitchen work surfaces?
Tile Over the Old Countertop Tile is great for covering all kinds of surfaces—walls, floors, and showers—and there’s no reason why you can’t use it to cover up your old countertop. Glazed ceramic and porcelain tile are the most stain- and heat-resistant, plus they come in a vast range of sizes, shapes, and colors.
Which kitchen surfaces can be used as replacement worktops?
The kitchen surfaces in our collection can be used as replacement worktops – whether you are replacing a damaged top or are simply looking to update the heart of your home. Choose from solid wood, laminate and Earthstone worktops to provide an upgrade to your kitchen.
How long does it take to replace a kitchen worktop?
On average the time to replace a kitchen worktop is 1 – 2 days. The cost of replacing kitchen worktops is difficult to accurately calculate without a personalised quote. However, the following factors should be taken into account when budgeting for replacement worktops:
Do new kitchen worktops add value to your home?
With the wide range of materials, styles and colours for sale, buying a new kitchen worktop has never been so exciting! Plus, if chosen well, new kitchen worktops can even add value to your home. Alternatively, you may be replacing worktops due to damage or staining.
What are the downsides of quartz kitchen worktops?
The biggest downside of a quartz kitchen worktop is the cost; expect to pay around £500 per square metre, and that’s before installation costs. There may be a way around this, as some companies, such as Granite Tranformations, offer ‘topper’ worktops made from granite or quartz. The 10mm-thick worktop simply fits on top of the existing worktop.
