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Worksurfaces
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Every kitchen needs a practical surface
where you can prepare meat, chop vegetables and whip up the odd pudding, all
without having to worry about causing it damage. If you enjoy entertaining or
cook for a family, you'll need a worktop that can withstand the rigours of
daily use.
It is very important to consider all the facts when deciding
upon a work surface, ie durability, high or low maintenance, colours and
patterns available etc.
Our guide has been designed to assist you in making the right
choice.
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Silestone Elite Showroom |
| Matthew James Furniture are proud to be an Elite Showroom for
Silestone, with a wide range of tops available to choose from, including
colours that are exclusive to Elite Showroom's only. |
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| Silestone® is made up of 94%
Quartz, which makes it extremely hard and resilient and is the only brand that
offers a 10-year transferable warranty. |
Silestone
is a non-porous surface that is highly resistant to staining caused by coffee,
wine, lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar and many other products that are used
every day.
It is also the only quartz
worktop on the market that has anti-bacterial protection built in, making it
the most hygenic worksurface for your kitchen or bathroom.
There are over 60 colours available in the Silestone
collection, ensuring there is a colour for every style of kitchen or
bathroom. |
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Granite is an
extremely hard and durable natural product, making it very practical and
desirable in a working kitchen and is available in a wide range of colours and
patterns.
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The
surface is cold to the touch, making it ideal for pastry
making.
However, whilst it is reasonably
resistant to scratching and heat, it should still be treated with a certain
amount of respect. Our advice is to always use a chopping board and a pan
stand, as it is not advisable to cut or place a hot pan directly onto the
surface.
Certain products, such as red
wine, tea or coffee will act like a dye and upon prolonged contact with the
surface could permanently spoil the looks and should therefore not be left
unattended for any length of time.
Lithofin
stainstop has been applied to the surfaces prior to installation and has been
specially formulated in helping to reduce staining, however acidic products
such as lemon and lime juices are NOT protected by Stainstop.
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Corian is a
subtle blend of natural minerals and clear acrylic and is available in a wide
range of colours. It is naturally hygienic, versatile, yet lovely to touch and
can be cut, joined and formed to meet virtually any design.
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The
design qualities are limitless with a choice of edge detail, hob bars, coving,
cladding and inlays. There is also a selection of sinks and bowls available to
match which will fit seamlessly into your work surface
It is easily cleaned, does not absorb liquids, resists most
household stains and will stand up to the small incidents of normal daily life
and because they are renewable, difficult stains and accidental damages are
easily repaired, leaving it looking like new year after year. |
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| Timber not only
looks beautiful and will add a touch of warmth to any kitchen, but is also
tough. However, it does require a little more care and maintenance than other
tops. |
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However,
in the first few weeks some caution must be observed to prevent the worktop
becoming stained before it has had time to build up a sufficient barrier. As
with the granite, certain products will act like a dye and could leave a stain
upon prolonged contact, and should therefore not be left unattended for any
length of time.
In particular, water should
not be allowed to lie on the surface but wiped off immediately with a cloth.
Oak especially, is prone to acquire a black stain, which is difficult to
remove, if any iron utensils are in contact with the presence of water for any
period of time - for example overnight.
Timber is a wonderful compliment to Granite and can be used
together to define the cooking and preparation areas of your kitchen.
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Glass worktops
are sleek, luminous, highly durable and are available in 19mm or 10mm
thicknesses.
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Our
glass worktops are supplied by DecoGlaze and can withstand temperatures of up
to 400 degrees.
The glass is toughened
where necessary for strength and saftety with edges being rounded making it
safe for children too.
Glass can be used
for your worktops, upstands, splash backs and breakfast bars with many colours
and finishes to choose from.
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