Laminate - the worktop that started the kitchen revolution
Of course you know laminate
.. but lets just explain ithe basic build of laminate anyway: The centre of laminate is not solid wood but compressed chip board, that its laminated with several layers: one layer that gives it it's colour and sometimes structure, and on top that a melamine surface layer that protects again wear, moisture and heat.
The material quality of any laminate worktop depends a lot of the number and the quality the of layers, as well as the composition of the central chip board. Generally explained, Kvik laminate is of higher quality than standard laminate sold at Home Depo's because of more layers, denser and more complex chipboards and better quality melamine.
Beautiful and budget friendly
Surprisingly, people who love the laminate worktop solution usually choose it for the design qualities rather than for the price. The reason is, that there are so many patterns and designs to be inspired by, and some look almost exactly like marple or granite. Laminate should not be considered a lesser choice - and it's pricing often makes it possinble for an extravagant or ambitious worktop layout.
Design perspectives and options
Laminate comes in thicknesses from 20 mm to 60 mm - so laminate can give the tabletop a really thick look.
Edges
Because the design is layered on to the worktop, the edges profile is most often the factory made profile - but cuts can to some extend be tailormade on the spot. The number of edge profiles is limited.
Structure
Laminate is often lightly texture, or sometimes smooth
Nuances
The colours and design selection is plentiful, and opens for many contrasting or nuance blenidn effects with the rest of the room styling
Sustainability perspective
Kvik Laminate has the lowest carbon footprint* of all our worktop materials and is part of a meticulous recycle- and upcycle process.
* = read more about worktop co2 footprint
User perspective and options
Laminate is family friendly and simple to clean with a damp cloth - that can be entrusted all age groups. We advice to follow the directions of use at all times.
What shoul I know before I decide on laminate?
This is a list that include some of our best advice - and some the questions, we most frequently answer on Laminate
Not really - the price level is at the lower mid range, and at Kvik only regular laminate has a lover unit price.
But of course, expensive should be related to the full cost of the project, you end up deciding for.
The costs related to cutting and fitting the laminate to your kitchen design, as well as the finish are in low end.
In manay ways, laminate is almost a reference material - giving our customers all the modern convenience in terms of easy general cleaning with a damp cloth, and sturdy surface generally ressistent to everyday kitchen use.
The front edge is factory made, so it cannot shaped or cut, therefore the joining of boards requires skilled precision
The warranty on laminate is also standard, and broadly speaking it covers production errors, that is only accepted provided "normal use" in your kitchen, and performed the prescribed care and cleaning. We advise to read the directions of use and never exceed it - but broadly speaking simple common sense keeps customers in compliance with "normal use" however the two 2 biggest surprices are: Do not chop food directly on Laminate - always use cutting board.
Do not move hot items like pans directly from the heat or the oven onto the laminate. Always use a coaster, with items to hot to touch.
No, not in our opinion
What should I know before I decide on Kvik Laminate?
This is a list that include some of our best advice - and some the questions, we most frequently answer on Laminate
Not really - the price level is at the lower mid range, and at Kvik only regular laminate has a lover unit price.
But of course, expensive should be related to the full cost of the project, you end up deciding for.
The costs related to cutting and fitting the lamainate to your kitchen design, as well as the finish are in low end - and essentially the same as regular laminate.
The matt surface and the smooth touch is the most common reason why customers choose Kvik Touch. Many use it to underline elegance in the styling, or for a look that sets it apart from classical laminate designs
The warranty is the same as all Kvik - worktops: a 5 year warranty. The terms of that warranty is of course clearly explained the warranty documents of your purchase.
A general piece of advice is to never exceed what is normal use in a private kitchen. If you do, you may forfeit you warranty in case of claims case.
Helpful advice may be:
Never ever perform cutting or chopping directly on the worktop. Always use a cutting board. Keep nice ones like this at hand while working
Never put items too hot hold in the palm of your hand directly on the surface - always keep a nice potrack or a coaster like this close when working
Not at all. There is no maintenance as such and daily cleaning is simply done with a damp cloth.