Browse Forums Kitchen Corner Re: Links- Benchtops 42Feb 16, 2013 10:29 pm Saving money on quality stuff done right firstime Our Build Thread https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=66810&p=1094349#p1094349 Re: Links- Benchtops 43Mar 01, 2013 7:19 am Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Links- Benchtops 44Mar 01, 2013 7:21 am Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Links- Benchtops 46Mar 10, 2013 2:54 pm Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Links- Benchtops 50Jul 16, 2014 7:19 am Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Links- Benchtops 52Jul 25, 2014 9:30 pm damienh7 Wandin Valley 2) Even low end homes from project builders currently offer Engineered Quartz benchtops(at least as an option). laminex even flog Essastone..................geddit, laminate is deader than disco for Benchtops. I know someone always going to tell you... Here's something I wish someone had told me before forking out for Essa Stone bench tops. They are relatively fragile, and seem quite succeptible to chips. In fact, I would suggest that anyone considering buying engineered stone tops should EXPECT some chipping to the surface. Mine happened within a couple of months of installation, while we should've still been enjoying them in all their glorious "newness". And it wasn't through misuse or abuse. Just an innocuous knock of a breakfast bowl on just the right angle by my daughter as she dismounted the breakfast bar, bowl in hand. I've since heard similar stories of glass bottles clipping the edge of the surface and taking a chip out. Buyer beware, I suppose. I wish I'd heard these stories BEFORE sinking the extra $ for stone. I probably would've stuck with laminate in hindsight. Yes....stone, solid or engineered will chip! I'm not sure why people think it won't? Bit like laminate flooring, not happy with excess water, stone will chip and break. If your looking for a stone look top you might want to consider Corian..... its repairable and you can have it either full gloss or matt depends on your liking. http://www.dupont.com/products-and-serv ... olors.html I'm currently doing 2 kitchens in Corien at the moment, its been around for many years!! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Links- Benchtops 53Jul 25, 2014 9:50 pm To be fair here, I have done many kitchens in C/Stone and Quartz and have not had a complaint about them from my clients. You have to realize Stone, Quartz, Marble, Slate are all porous so that should tell you/everyone it can be fragile. Fragile means chips and cracks. This IS NOT a thumbs down for these products, it just means you need to take a little care with them. When I did my kitchen reno I used 600 x 600 Italian floor tile as my bench top, and I'm constantly worried someone will chip them with a saucepan, at least the colour goes all the way through so you won't see the chip if it happens. So just be a little aware of the product you choose......do your homework to find the bench top that suits you and your family. Have stone, just be careful. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Links- Benchtops 54Aug 02, 2014 11:10 am Michelle If your looking for a stone look top you might want to consider Corian..... its repairable and you can have it either full gloss or matt depends on your liking. http://www.dupont.com/products-and-serv ... olors.html I'm currently doing 2 kitchens in Corien at the moment, its been around for many years!! A caveat on the above reply - don't *ever* do a gloss finish on solid surface benchtops (Corian, Staron, Hi Macs)etc. Most of the fabricators will flat out refuse to anyway. Also, stay away from the dark colours for Kitchen tops when using these solid surface materials (Acryllic). Quality is like buying oats. If you want good,fresh oats,you'll pay a fair price. However,if you can be satisfied with the oats that have already been through the horse, that comes a little cheaper. Re: Links- Benchtops 55Aug 02, 2014 4:49 pm GB Designs....my mention of the surface was meant for the owner when they are buffing their surface. I know a Corrian, Hi-Max installer personally. Do your home everyone, your bench top is very important to how you live/how you treat the surface. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Links- Benchtops 57Sep 10, 2015 9:46 am Hi, Michelle. Thank you for sharing the information about the various types of benchtops we can choose from. I’ll definitely be better informed when I decide to revamp my kitchen cabinets next time. There are so many options to choose from. I am pleased. Re: Links- Benchtops 58Feb 08, 2018 6:39 pm Thinking this post might need an up date... Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Links- Benchtops 59Jan 03, 2019 4:54 pm Well here's ours just installed using Dekton. Install was 3160mm long and 1250mm wide (think a single slab can go to 3200mm). We've previously had Caesarstone 40mm and 20mm installed in properties and like this finish a lot more. This grey marble look has a slight brown tinge to match the flooring. Couldn't find much on info prior to choosing of the kitchen companies recommendation as most were installed in the US. https://www.dekton.com.au/ & https://www.dekton.com.au/advantages/ blurb is basically more scratch resistant, can place hot pans and no damage, stain proof. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ 1 comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ |