How good are glass worktops?

Glass is an extremely low maintenance material. It’s dense, strong and non-porous. So you won’t need to use harsh and abrasive cleaners. There won’t be the accumulated staining and limescale that you can experience with many other worktop materials.

Are glass worktops practical?

We’ve already said that it’s non-porous – in other words it won’t stain. Glass also withstands moisture and spills and splashes can easily be wiped clean, making it a beautiful – and practical – kitchen worktop material. Most glass worktops are heat-resistant, too.

Are overlay worktops any good?

Technically the answer is Yes. That is one of the main qualities of worktop overlays. As long as you have a strong, stable worktop, thin granite, quartz or recycled glass surfaces can be fitted directly on top.

Which is the best material for kitchen worktops?

Dekton is a combination of quartz, porcelain and glass and is a very desirable material for kitchen worktop surfaces. It is heat-resistant, stain-resistant and scratch-resistant. Dekton comes with a 25 Year warranty.

Where can I get London worktops direct stone worktops?

London Worktops Direct (LWD) is a well established stone worktop supplier based in Park Royal, London. All of our worktops are fabricated on site in our factory , which means we can offer you the best price as there is no middleman. We accommodate both residential and commercial projects.

What’s the cost of a quartz kitchen worktop?

The biggest downside of a quartz kitchen worktop is the cost; expect to pay around £500 per square metre, and that’s before installation costs. There may be a way around this, as some companies, such as Granite Tranformations, offer ‘topper’ worktops made from granite or quartz.

Is it easy to clean granite kitchen worktops?

As with granite though, quartz surfaces are pretty easy to clean and maintain; for every day cleaning all you will need is a cloth and warm soapy water. Downsides?