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"Hi Simon,
PROS
- Cost
- Hundreds to choose from.
- Absolutely fine for basic kitchens
- Quite hard wearing and long lasting if you avoid the very cheap ones.
- If damaged, no invisible repair can be done although it can usually be
improved.
CONS
- Often not fitted correctly which then limits the life span.
- Not suitable for undermont or belfast sinks.
- Not generally suitable for curves
- Look cheap compared to solid surface worktops, (However, solid surface tops
are a lot more expensive).
Regards,
Matt"
PROS
- Cost
- Hundreds to choose from.
- Absolutely fine for basic kitchens
- Quite hard wearing and long lasting if you avoid the very cheap ones.
- If damaged, no invisible repair can be done although it can usually be
improved.
CONS
- Often not fitted correctly which then limits the life span.
- Not suitable for undermont or belfast sinks.
- Not generally suitable for curves
- Look cheap compared to solid surface worktops, (However, solid surface tops
are a lot more expensive).
Regards,
Matt"
Answered on 22nd Nov 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 -
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"Pros - cheapest option & no maintenance.
Cons - not as aesthetically pleasing as other options. They are thicker than solid surface, quartz, granite etc. Liable to swell if not fitted correctly"
Cons - not as aesthetically pleasing as other options. They are thicker than solid surface, quartz, granite etc. Liable to swell if not fitted correctly"
Answered on 22nd Nov 2022 - Member since Mar 2021 -
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"They are cheaper than other options and if fitted correctly dont need any further time spent on them, whereas wooden ones need oiling"
Answered on 8th Mar 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 -
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"Hi, with laminate worktops you have a lot more styles to choose from, the easier to install and they are cheaper to buy over granite or quartz. Down side to them they scratch and if they get damaged or burnt they will need to be replaced. A misteral, maia or corian worktops are acrylic and can be repaired if they get damaged or scratched. Cost wise the are in the middle between laminate and granite. Take a look at them as well."
Answered on 22nd Nov 2022 - Member since Nov 2019 -
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"They are easy and cheap.... It have a lot of variety so you have a lot of options...."
Answered on 31st Jan 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 -
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