Choosing the perfect kitchen worktops is a big decision when renovating your home, but finding the right company to install them is just as important. If you’ve picked a specific worktop brand like Minerva, Mirostone, Mistral, Artemis, Metis, Hi-macs, Corian or Zenith, each product has its own unique installation requirements that only a skilled and experienced fitter can handle.
Here are some of our best tips to ensure your chosen worktop is installed with the utmost precision for a flawless finish.
Which worktop brand should you choose?
The right kitchen worktop brand depends on your own preferences, budget and design tastes. Solid surfaces, laminates and acrylic kitchen worktops are rising in popularity, thanks for the need for seamless and modern aesthetics, highly customisable designs, durability and more affordable options than natural stone.
Brands like Hi-Macs and Corian are high-end acrylic solid surfaces which offer lasting quality. Zenith makes ultra-thin compact laminate surfaces that mimic the appearance of stone. Artemis and Metis are stylish and budget-friendly solid surface suppliers. You could also opt for a more elegant or premium finish with Mistral, Mirostone or Minerva.
However, it’s really easy to get lost when you start comparing the different kitchen worktop brands. Our best advice is to work with a specialist who can guide you through the different options, including how to make the most of the features available.
Why is hiring a professional worktop installer the best choice?
Solid surfaces like Mistral and Corian need precise joining, sanding and shaping to achieve a seamless look. Compact laminates produced by brands like Zenith require specialist tools and methods to cut and mitre without damaging the surface.
Using a professional installer gives you reassurance that your kitchen worktops will be fitted to the highest standard, including accurate measurements, seamless corners and perfect cut-outs. This ensures your worktops last for years without common issues like visible seams, incorrect edging, or poor joins around hobs and sinks.
Fitting a DIY kitchen? Read our blog on why you should still leave worktop installations to the pros.
Who should you hire to fit your specific kitchen worktop brand?
Specialist fitters will be able to provide a list of brands they work with, giving you confidence they have been trained and understand how to handle these specific worktops. They’ll also ensure your worktop warranty remains valid, something DIY installations may jeopardise.
Don’t just settle for someone who claims to do all kitchen worktops. You need a specialist with brand-specific knowledge and experience. They’ll know how each material behaves and the right techniques to use for all stages of the installation. Many brands even state they require trained fabricators for their fittings.
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