sparkley black worktop that dosn't cost the earth!

alyssa_mae

I am looking for a nice sparkly black work top for my new kitchen 900ml wide by 2 mtres. The prices I am getting quoted are ridiculous. over 1300 + vat.
does anyone know where I can get cheap but good quality please. I live in west london.

Anne3333

B&Q do a lovely black and sparkly worktop called Speedstone Quartz, with a composition of 93% natural quartz. Not sure of the price for your size but am sure you could give them a ring on 0845 609 6688 and they will tell you. Good luck

alyssa_mae

B&q will only sell if your having their kitchens as well. thanks anyway.

Anne3333 wrote: »

B&Q do a lovely black and sparkly worktop called Speedstone Quartz, with a composition of 93% natural quartz. Not sure of the price for your size but am sure you could give them a ring on 0845 609 6688 and they will tell you. Good luck

poly1

How about Wickes. Their breakfast bars are exactly the size you are looking for they do this one:
http://www.wickes.co.uk/640-Breakfats-Bars/Breakfast-Bar-Gloss-Laminate/invt/197700
for £136.04 which sounds better than over £1000! But that is just a laminate
Unfortunatly a Maia surface which is really nice:
http://www.onefitappliances.co.uk/maia-solid-surface-worktops-in-vulcano-black-p-239.html
doesn't quite come in your size. Or you could buy something like these:
http://www.selffit.co.uk/Accessories/Encore-Solid-worktops.aspx
and cut them down

HTH

Anne3333

B&Q will only sell if your having their kitchens as well. thanks anyway.

Gosh is that right, you would think in these difficult times they would be glad to make any sale!

bordercars

think twice before going laminate.
we did and they show every little scratch, even the fitters hate them, his words. youve paid for it im fitting it , and the zip on my jeans on stud on the pocket rub as im laying it on, it will scratch, you will then want a new top. ok they come plastic covered but i bet within a week it will have a mark. they also show handprints like no ones business.

alyssa_mae

I am now thinking about maia. anyone used this?

Bad_Mustard

I've found out that Speedstone is the brand name and it covers Granite, Quartz and Solid Surface worktops sold by B&Q.

It's only supplied/installed by B&Q because it needs to be fitted by trained installers.

B&Q tell me that ALL installers must be trained by Sheridan Fabrications (www.sheridan-uk.com), the manufacturer, prior to them being able to install.

I've also been told that B&Q will sell on a supply only basis to trade kitchen fitters, not the general public, if they can prove they've been on the training course, they get a certificate once the course has been completed.

If you're thinking of looking at other products then give Sheridan a try, they're the largest fabricator in Britain and having seen their prices there very reasonable as well, a friend of mine had them fit her kitchen out and she was over the moon with the service.:j

kitchenmicky

There is a guy selling these tops on Ebay ,much cheaper than B & Q ,got to be worth a look and you dont have to buy a kitchen