A guide to buying worktops for your kitchen online

Buying a laminate kitchen worktop online might seem a little daunting at first due to the vast amount of choice that’s available these days. However with a little help and advice along the way we are confident it is the easiest and best way to buy a work surface.Think about it, fast delivery, best possible prices, free sample swatches delivered to your home, no waiting around and a vast choice of kitchen worktops with the latest in innovative design. In this post we have listed some keys things for you to consider to ensure you are shopping safely and efficiently online.

1. Find a trustworthy worktop company
   The most important factor when online shopping is finding a trusted company that can offer you a good service on quality kitchen worktops at an affordable price and reasonable delivery time. Here are some questions you may want to ask or find out about the company before committing to a purchase;
   • • Do they have a good selection of different worktops
     • Are they easy to contact
     • How long do they take to reply to emails and queries
     • Do they have trustworthy online payment facilities
     • Do they offer a worktop sample service
     • Do they offer a delivery service
     • Do they have real customer reviews

   These are all important factors to consider when buying a work surface or any other product online.

2. Know what you are buying
   This one might seem a little obvious however, there are many different types of worktops that are made of different materials and it sometimes can get a little confusing when looking online. Ensure you are aware what type of material you are purchasing so you know what’s involved when it comes to things like delivery of your worktop, is the product heavy and do you need to ensure you have people home who can assist the driver with carrying your worktop inside? The cost of the product, worktops made from marble and quartz are natural materials and come at a greater cost than the likes of a laminate kitchen worktop with a chipboard core. The cost of installation, installation costs will depend on the type of worktop, what it is made of and the amount of work that is required to complete the job at a high standard. Think about what else will be involved such as mitre joints and sink and hob cut outs. Lastly, what does it take to care for and maintain the worktop, natural woods and stones will have a higher maintenance need than a laminate worktop. Will you need to sand and oil the worktop down regularly or can you simply wipe it with a damp cloth using a mild cleaning solution.
3. Research the manufacturer
   Ensure you are buying a worktop from a leading manufacturer of worktops. The best websites will offer a range of value and high quality worktops manufactured by companies such as Bushboard, Duropal and Formica.These companies will also offer guarantees on their worktops so if there are any manufacturing defects that occur they will replace the worktops for you at no extra cost. For example Bushboard work surfaces are guaranteed for a lifetime. They will make good by repair or replacement (at its discretion) if the worktop is shown to have failed by reasons of defects in its manufacture, subject to fair wear and tear, provided the product has been installed and used for their intended purposes.