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When buying anything on the internet, it can be frustrating that you can’t see and feel what you are considering purchasing. This can also be a big issue when choosing laminate and solid surface worktops – There are so many choices and seeing an image on a screen doesn’t always help you make the correct purchase.
At refitmyhome.com we are offering free worktop samples, so you can try before you buy!
Obtaining your samples is easy:
- View the “Kitchen Worktops” section of our site.
Look for this button on worktops
- Go to the product description for the worktop you would like a sample for.
- Click on the big blue button to order a free sample.
If you need any extra help, feel free to contact us on live chat, telephone or email.
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Having installed hundreds of kitchens over the years, I feel I have a good idea of what worktop colours and types best suit each kitchen style. Here are my findings:
- Solid wood and wood effect laminate worktops look great with white or off white kitchen doors. Many modern wood effect laminate worktops now come square edged for added realism.
- I advise against matching wood effect laminate worktops with wood colour doors. Although modern wood effect laminate worktops look extremely realistic, I find that the finished installation never looks quite right. Instead, try a solid surface (otherwise known as composite or reconstituted stone) or solid wood worktop. Alternatively, stone effect laminate worktops work well.
- For the modern home, there are some beautiful quartz effect laminate worktops available. These give a very contemporary look, especially matched with contrasting cabinet doors.
Of course everyone has their own ideas. Use our Worktop Colour Chart to easily weigh-up your options.
Worktop samples (except for solid wood worktops) can be ordered free of charge to let you see the actual colour in various lights.
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Solid Surface Kitchen Worktops (also known as Composite Kitchen Worktops) have been around since the 60′s, but have only become popular more recently. Offering many of the advantages of both real stone and laminate worktops, they are a great alternative choice.
Solid Surface worktops are a form of reconstituted stone. They can give some of the depth of colour and texture of real stone, but are easier to care for and far cheaper.
- Solid surface worktops are available in almost any colour, as well as some patterns. The colour comes from a combination of the mineral (stone) used and coloured resins used to bind the stone into a worktop.
- The bonding polymers make solid surface worktops almost entirely non-porous. Unlike real stone worktop surfaces, they do not need additional sealing or careful care to prevent stains from everyday use. It also makes it great for use in damp environments, like kitchens and bathrooms.
- The worktops have a very high temperature resistance due mineral content – they resist burning more than laminate worktops.
Most solid surface kitchen worktops are bonded to a standard chipboard base, which makes the entire worktop lighter to handle and easier to cut. As long as they are fitted correctly, the surface will protect the chipboard from damp.
RefitMyHome.com has a complete range of Solid Surface Worktops available to order online with free delivery
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Now in stock: the new Bushboard Encore Crystal worktops. These Solid Surface Worktops have a great crystal sparkle look, so as well as being very durable they look great.
The new Crystal Worktops are available in Black, White Cream and Glass looks, in 2m, 2.4m and 4.1m lengths. The range also includes matching Crystal effect splashbacks, breakfast bars and edging.
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There have been a number of kitchen worktop dealers in Scotland that have been closing recently, most notably Waterline, who have closed all their operations in Scotland as they work at cutting costs. This, however, can can make it difficult for home owners and trade to get hold of a good range of high quality laminate, real wood and solid surface kitchen worktops.
Refit has responded by extending the free delivery to cover all of mainland Scotland, so that the full range of Bushboard and Formica kitchen worktops are available without excessive delivery charges. Delivery is up to 7 days, although express options of 3 day delivery (and often faster) is available for those urgent jobs.
The exciting new range of Encore Solid surface worktops is going to be available from September 2011, giving home owners in Scotland who are designing their kitchens even more choice of new worktop.
If you are in Scotland and struggling to find the right new or replacement kitchen worktop, then check refitmyhome.com for the latest designer kitchen worktops and accessories or give us a call on 08450 77 30 30.
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All new solid surface worktops and solid wood worktops.
refitmyhome.com have just released a complete range of beautiful Solid Surface Worktops and Solid Wood Worktops.
We are now stocking the complete Bushboard Encore range of Solid Surface Worktops which are available in a several colours and sizes. We have some great images showing these products installed. I’m sure you’ll agree that this is a hugely superior Solid Surface product.
We also now have a gorgeous selection of Solid Wood Worktops from Tuscan available for immediate purchase.
We hope you are as happy with these new products as we are. You’re comments and product reviews are always welcome.
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Don’t miss out on our best discount offers. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
Products and prices are always changing, and our best offers always get released on Twitter and Facebook first! Be sure to get our installation tips, industry news and time-sensitive discount codes as they happen. Social media is changing the way that the world communicates and allows us to get useful information straight to you without the need to bombard you with unwanted mail.
On another note…. refitmyhome.com are now supplying beautiful Bushboard Omega worktops in Surf and Ultramatt finishes. These are, in my opinion the best of the Omega range and have a real quality look and feel about them.
Our Bushboard products are moving like hot cakes so we’ll be concentrating our efforts on enlarging our worktop collection. Coming soon will be a collection of solid wood, granite composite, granite and quartz worktops.
Don’t forget, visit our website and hit the Facebook link!
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Crazy worktop prices, and FREE/cheap delivery nationwide!
We have a large range of newly added Bushboard Prima worktops for sale at “probably the cheapest online” prices. Check out our extremely reasonable delivery charges. I’ll be surprised if you find better.
A great laminate worktop installation tip – You will achieve a far better join with laminate worktops if you use PVA wood glue rather than silicone sealant to seal your mitres……and far less chance of water blowing the joints over time.
Be sure to cover every little bit of chipboard, both sides of the join with plenty of PVA. You need to work fairly quickly or you’ll have trouble adjusting the mitre once the glue starts to go off. Once the worktops have been bolted together remove the excess glue with tissue paper or a damp cloth.
Once dry (24 hrs to be sure) the join will not move, and if done properly there will be very little chance of water ingress. I personally have had problems using silicone sealant to seal laminate worktops, although virtually every instruction brochure tells you to use it.
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How are we facing up to the competition?
I’m glad to say that with the fuss that has been created about the VAT rise, we have hardly been effected. The more we survey the market, the more it shows that we are still highly competitive, especially on the Lecico Four Piece Bathroom Suites, some of which we offer the cheapest prices online! That is to say, I haven’t found cheaper like for like prices.
We have had many requests to source products that aren’t yet available on our site, and are more than happy to do so. Feel free to continue to approach us with your requests.
That’s it for now. There are many new, exceptional products to come!
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Business as usual at refitmyhome.com!
I would like to wish all of our customers, suppliers and friends a happy and prosperous new year! Refitmyhome.com is on a roll and we’re looking forward to seeing our product range expand quickly. We’re focusing on the bathroom suites and furniture that are most competitively priced. Some of our products are the cheapest like for like that I can find online!
With regards to VAT – I’m happy to say that we have managed to avoid raising the prices on most of our products. We’ll continue to do our best 
A great example of excellent value for money is this Shower Bath Set. I have personally installed many of these and you will struggle to find better value. When shower baths are mentioned this quality set from Fresssh is always my first thought for the customer. I find it to be better value than some vastly more expensive products.
As always, we look forward to hearing your thoughts so feel free to drop us a line.
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