WORKTOP INSTALLATION
Once you’ve made a decision on the material for your new Kitchen Worktop, there are a few points to note in preparation of your worktop installation and care for your stone surface.
A common misconception within the industry is that any stone surface, whether it be engineered or natural, is that it’s indestructible! Although the surface will be extremely hardwearing, elements of care must be taken.
FLAT & LEVEL surfaces..
Ensure all supporting cabinetry is flat and level and there is adequate support in place for the worktops, otherwise this can affect jointed areas and the stone itself in the future.
FITTING GUIDELINES..
Read the templating and fitting guidelines offered by your stone installer thoroughly, to prepare for your installation. Please do not hesitate to contact them if you are unsure of anything.
WARRANTY..
Check the warranty for the material you are purchasing thoroughly, to see what will and will not be covered should anything happen in the future. Also check the Care & Maintenance guidance specific to the stone you are installing to see how best to care for it, post installation.
PROCEED WITH CAUTION..
Usually there are multiple trades on-site while your worktops are being installed. Ensure that other trades are aware to be as cautious as you would be with your stone. Many cases of damage reported and seen are due to other works being carried out on-site.
doN’T..
Never stand, sit or apply excess weight on your worktops.
HOT POTS & PANS..
As a general rule never place hot pans or extreme sources of heat directly onto the worktops, as this can cause irreparable damage to the worktops. However, premium ceramic and sintered stone worktops can withstand direct heat sources.
CHEMICALS & CLEANERS..
As a general rule never allow highly acidic or alkaline substances such as oven cleaner to come into contact with the worktops, as this can cause irreparable damage to the worktops. However, premium ceramic and sintered stone worktops can withstand more powerful substances.
WEIGHT & SUPPORT..
Stone is a heavy material and as such, jointed areas can break due to the settlement of the cabinetry or flooring. The joints can be repaired but you must ensure the cabinetry and flooring will sufficiently support the stone and take the weight of the worktops in order to avoid this occurrence in the future.
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