Thought I would post some pics of the kitchen that just went in for our build, incase anyone is chasing pics of these new Laminex products as I struggled to find much when researching for information before doing our selections...
The kitchen benchtop is Laminex 180fx Carrara Marble (Diamond Gloss finish) in 39mm (silver shadowline underneath to match brushed aluminium kicks). Cupboards are Laminex Charcoal (Natural Finish). The bench has Laminex Diamond Gloss Acrylic Edging which is what gives the square edge the "seamless" look. Absolutely stoked with how it has come out - sooo happy. The pics are taken of just a small portion of the bench as it had sticky protective covering over it that I pulled back a little. The bench is 3.6m ( the length of the laminate to get the full effect) by 1m wide (overhang of 300mm). We are also having a waterfall end in the 180fx which hasn't gone on yet, this will be attached by the shadowline like in the 180fx brochure.
The ensuite and main bathroom vanities are Laminex Andalucian Marble (Diamond Gloss finish), also 39mm thick with acrylic edging. The pic is of the ensuite, the main bath vanity is not quite right, the edge still shows a tiny thin strip so we are going to see if we should have it changed or to just wear it as it isn't too bad at all really. Ensuite cupboard is Laminex Polar White (silk finish).
We did not pay any extra for the 180fx or the special edging, even though our cabinetmaker had used neither before (costs them the same to order, not much extra labour involved either). We just paid a couple of hundred $ to change the benchtops to 39mm, about $160 for the shadowline, $150-$200 for silk finish (can't remember exact amount off hand) and $400 for the waterfall end still to come. If anyone is interested in seeing more pics just let me know and I will upload!!
my brain is on holidays.... I felt the slate sequoia was a tad too dark as I have quite a bit of bench space, so we plan to use it on a freestanding kitchen island. I wanted mostly neutral browns so have gone Stipple seal diamondgloss for benches, the slate sequoia looks wonderful as an added feature to the ss..
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