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Kitchen worktops

Are there any good online retailers or am I best going to Howdens .Any to avoid color wise.

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  • FreeBear
    FreeBear Posts: 18,306 Forumite
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    Plenty of online retailers - Can't remember who I used for mine. I based my decision on pricing after finding a surface I liked. Most will send you a small sample of the laminate if you ask.
    One word of caution - Delivery is usually by one man on a big truck to the kerbside only. You will be required (or have a heavy duty helper) to assist with unloading. Worktops are heavy, especially a 4m breakfast bar (f.... heavy).
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  • SuzieSue
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    I got black quartz.  I wish I had gotten white or another lighter colour as the limescale is unsightly.
  • SuzieSue
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    Also, do a search on this forum.  You will find lots of good advice.
  • Ectophile
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    I rather like my black sparkly quartz.  But I live in a soft water area.
    If it sticks, force it.
    If it breaks, well it wasn't working right anyway.
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