Many people understandably do not want to pay extra costs to replace a whole kitchen countertop. A popular alternative is to paint it instead. You don’t need a lot of complicated equipment for this process, all you need is paint, a good primer and resin. You can paint any sort of counter top but we […]
When attempting to design a new kitchen it is pivotal that our materials are heat resistant, considering all the cooking and other activities going on. Ideally when planning for a new kitchen, you would like quality materials that last a long time as well as many other properties. Here we have put together a list […]
The kitchen worktop is the most used part of a kitchen. It is where we pick up materials, weigh them and even cut them. Here, we weigh up whether you should have marble or quartzite for your kitchen worktop. Hopefully after reading this you can make an informed decision. Marble Kitchen Worktops Marble is quarried […]
Dekton / Neolith / Laminam / Xtone / Infinity Stone / Marazzi / Ceralsio Key information that you should know about Sintered / Porcelain stone Porcelain worktops, countertops and slabs have taken over the UK commercial and residential market by storm but this is not surprising at all: they are built to endure a variety […]
Contract kitchen worktops Stone Masters Contract experience Sample specification: •Material – OKITE, engineered stone with distinct advantages over granite, priced similarly •Built up 60mm mitred edging with 60mm box panel to the floor. The worktops look 60mm thick in total •Flush sitting hob – complex hob cut out procedure Contract experience We have been working […]
Dekton is a megaforce being unleashed by the makers of the quartz surface giant Silestone. Why is Dekton going to take over from Silestone?Dekton is an ultra-compact surface that is virtually scratch and heat proof, thus making it a sure fire hit amongst architects, designers and other specifiers. The colours and designs are spectacular, such […]
Italian Marble –What’s in a name? Following my fourth trip to Italy this year to purchase white marble, I wanted to clarify the differences between Statuario, Calacatta, Arabescato, Carrara C, Carrara C/D……….etc. What a minefield of names to describe stone that come from the same mountains but with marginally different characteristics. Calacatta: Similar but busier […]
