black gloss marble effect kitchen work tops

Doglover88

does anyone know where i can get these from? Ive tried the usual Homebase (where the kitchens coming from), B & Q etc but the best they do is a black/gray speckled effect. Im after total black, marble effect laminate if possible. Has anyone purchased anything like this recently?
Many thanks in advance
Glen

se999

Hi,

According to this picture Magnet do them. But couldn't find anymore information from the site.

http://www.magnet.co.uk/kitchens/extras/worktops.asp

Loobeylou

Word of warning for you - Mr Loobeylou and I were looking for a very similar product and were recently advised by two different places that the marble effect gloss laminates can scratch extremely easily and begin to look bad after a while.

We were advised that even moving a kitchen appliance (ie a kettle) will create the same problem over a period of time. We went for the matt finish which is supposed to be much more hard wearing, although I do agree with you that the gloss finish initially looks so much better.

grumbler

I've never seen absolutely black gloss worktop

I have a few links in my favorites, check them:


http://www.axiomworktops.com/worktops/designstyles.asp (you can order free samples here)

http://www.kitchen-worktops-plus.co.uk/axiom_laminates_store.asp

http://www.csfkaccessoryshop.co.uk/default.php?cPath=22_116_117&osCsid=a3ad75cffa8cb3cf1ab8c4f9cc8bd3e9

http://www.kitchenparts.co.uk/acatalog/GLOSS_Axiom_Worktops_and_breakfast_bars.html

http://www.albakitchens.com/Axiom_thumbnails.html

http://www.albatops.co.uk/acatalog/Albatops_Laminated_Kitchen_Worktops_71.html

http://www.kitchen-appliance.co.uk/index4.html

owey

Loobeylou wrote:

Word of warning for you - Mr Loobeylou and I were looking for a very similar product and were recently advised by two different places that the marble effect gloss laminates can scratch extremely easily and begin to look bad after a while.

We were advised that even moving a kitchen appliance (ie a kettle) will create the same problem over a period of time. We went for the matt finish which is supposed to be much more hard wearing, although I do agree with you that the gloss finish initially looks so much better.

We were told the same thing, even something like sugar will do it as you wipe it off.

newfunk

Loobeylou wrote:

Word of warning for you - Mr Loobeylou and I were looking for a very similar product and were recently advised by two different places that the marble effect gloss laminates can scratch extremely easily and begin to look bad after a while.

We were advised that even moving a kitchen appliance (ie a kettle) will create the same problem over a period of time. We went for the matt finish which is supposed to be much more hard wearing, although I do agree with you that the gloss finish initially looks so much better.

U are totally right, I have fitted numerous glossy worktops, and they scratch so easily, also they are a b1tch to fit, as they are prone to chipping on the joint.....Unless you want a chrome worktop jointing strip!!1

frizz_head

We have a gloss black/grey worktop and it looks as though someone has been ice-skating on it! :eek: We were so careful not to drag any toasters/kettles across it, and clean only with paper towels. Ours came from Jewsons as we needed a 4m length.

Even so it does look lovely still when all polished up (with the lights off and through squinted eyes )

I think for perfect black shiny (scratch free) worktops then you need to invest in proper Marble or Corian. Hardly moneysaving though!! I'll keep dreaming!