glossy laminate work surface v matt

katejo

Did you choose glossy and regret it afterwards? I have looked at all the pros and cons and have almost chosen a matt one but I am still tempted by a glossy one (not black). Will it really look scruffy/scratched within a very short time and cause me to regret it? I work full time so don't spend several hours a day cleaning the kitchen from top to bottom.
My current work surface is similar to matt laminate and has lasted pretty well.

My budget will not stretch to granite and the other more expensive options.

Sunnyday

I spent weeks trying to decide the same thing a couple of years ago lol

In the end i chose one that had a bit of a sheen to it but not gloss and not matt either. I do know that i made the right choice as i spend a lot of time in the kitchen and it really has stood up to everything that i've done to it

Still looks as good as the day it was fitted.

SD

gazza0210

You should have a look at the Artis Fireglaze range. Ive chose their Nero Caldera worktop, it comes in a standard 40mm thick but also 50mm PVC edged and 50mm square edge. I've gone for the 50mm square edge, it looks lovely.

sophieschoice

I bought gloss and loved it but it's only suitable for a show house kitchen not a real life one! Even pulling a cup nearer the kettle marks it.
I second the suggestion for the Artis Fireglaze, my builder has it in his kitchen and it looks beautiful. It's the one I'm going for next.

Slinky_Malinky

I hate my black gloss worktops, but would be very tempted by the Artis Fireglaze. I had never heard of it before and it looks like a great choice.

katejo

sophieschoice wrote: »

I bought gloss and loved it but it's only suitable for a show house kitchen not a real life one! Even pulling a cup nearer the kettle marks it.
I second the suggestion for the Artis Fireglaze, my builder has it in his kitchen and it looks beautiful. It's the one I'm going for next.

Think I will stick with my original Duropal matt choice. It has hints of several colours on it and so shouldn't show marks too badly. I like the darker ones but they are not right for the room.

katejo

Kitchen_DesignR wrote: »

Remember:- the darker the gloss colour, the more you'll see marks or scratches.
This is due to darker gloss colours showing a white light reflection..

As you go through the colour spectrum towards lighter gloss colours, the light reflection is blended with the colour of the surface. The marks are still there, but you'll see them less.

Yes I am aware of that. I never intended having a dark gloss, partly because I don't want a really pale floor. The gloss which I considered is light

markdavey

Kitchen_DesignR wrote: »

Remember:- the darker the gloss colour, the more you'll see marks or scratches.
This is due to darker gloss colours showing a white light reflection..

As you go through the colour spectrum towards lighter gloss colours, the light reflection is blended with the colour of the surface. The marks are still there, but you'll see them less.

This is good advice. I went for the Omega Vanilla Quartz. It is a Gloss worktop which has flecks of metalic embedded within the surface which are picked up by my halogen under cabinet lights.

I have had it for almost 2 years now and, unless you look hard, the scratches (whilst they do exist) are not visible as it is a very light colour.