What kitchen worktop?

rmjowen

I am planning a new kitchen and currently considering which type of worktop would best suit. I want to have an undermounted sink, which I think rules out wood, and want better quality than laminate. Something solid.

But obviously, I am looking for something as cheap as possible. Is there anything in the £200-£250 per 2.4m length bracket or am I being completely unreasonable?

Thanks!

DTDfanBoy

I don't see why an undermounted sink rules out wood, a solid timber worktop is probably the best you'll manage in that price range

Steve_the_fitter

Id also rule out wood with an undermount. maia worktops can go for cheap on ebay but you need to get a undermounted sink section if u want a undermounted sink

keystone

I agree there are several reasons why an undermount sink with a wooden worktop is a bad idea. Not to say its not doable but it is not recommended.

Cheers

rmjowen

keystone wrote: »

I agree there are several reasons why an undermount sink with a wooden worktop is a bad idea.

Yeah, this is what I've read, unless I'm really up on treating and oiling, which I don't know I will be.

If I don't find something as an alternative, I would rather get wooden worktops with a regular sink than get laminate.

keystone

rmjowen wrote: »

Yeah, this is what I've read, unless I'm really up on treating and oiling, which I don't know I will be.

If I don't find something as an alternative, I would rather get wooden worktops with a regular sink than get laminate.

Thats one of the real primary points. An undermount has to be sealed to the worktop. If you oil the worktop first to make it waterproof (ish) then the sealant won't stick to it. Fail #1. If you don't oil it to achieve the necessary seal you are then stuck with having an unprotected worktop just where it matters. Fail #2.

No its not (:D) - the installation situation of a Belfast with a wooden worktop is quite different.

Cheers

sweaty_betty

I'm in a similar situation and was looking at granite recently. Prices quoted started at £160/meter, which I thought was ok.

keystone

sweaty_betty wrote: »

I'm in a similar situation and was looking at granite recently. Prices quoted started at £160/meter, which I thought was ok.

Thats almost too cheap. I would have expected it to be in the region of £220 per metre (including templating, cutouts and installation).

Cheers