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−	A worktop is a flat, durable, hard and often heat resistant surface, generally around waist height and used for preparatory activities such as in a kitchen. The term is most commonly used in British English.	+	= What are worktops? =

−	~~Benchtop~~, ~~Counter~~ top or counter are ~~also~~ used to describe ~~the same~~ in the US, Canada and New Zealand, though in British English these often ~~relate~~ to surfaces used in relation to ~~manufactiuring~~, processing, sales or service industries.	+	A worktop is a flat, durable, hard and often heat resistant surface, generally installed at around waist height and used for preparatory activities such as in a kitchen. The term is most commonly used in British English. The terms benchtop, counter top or counter are used to describe worktops in the US, Canada and New Zealand, though in British English these often refer to surfaces used in relation to manufacturing, processing, sales or service industries.

−	The British Standard surface height for a worktop is 900mm, and in a kitchen it normally sits on kitchen units, often with ~~and~~ inset sink or cooking hob~~, the~~ depth ~~is normally~~ around 600 mm but this can vary..	+	The British Standard surface height for a worktop is 900mm, and in a kitchen it normally sits on kitchen units, often with an inset sink or cooking hob. The depth of worktops may be around 600 mm but this can vary significantly depending on the material used.
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		+	= What are common types of worktops? =

	There are many different materials used for worktops, but in general the material should be flat, strong and hard-wearing, some examples of worktop materials are described below.		There are many different materials used for worktops, but in general the material should be flat, strong and hard-wearing, some examples of worktop materials are described below.

−	= Solid wood worktops =	+	== Solid wood worktops ==

−	~~Solid wood - many~~ traditional worktops would have been made of wood ~~or types of itmber~~, often ~~Oak~~ or ~~Walnut~~ as these grow in the UK and are hard-wearing. These maybe laid as single butt jointed planks because the depth is wider than a tree ~~girth~~. Today these may be glue laminated ~~together~~ to form full width ready made solid wooden worktops, often with a hard wearing finish. Other popular woods used might be ~~Beech~~, ~~Maple~~ and ~~Iroko~~.	+	Many traditional worktops would have been made from wood, often oak or walnut as these grow in the UK and are hard-wearing. These maybe laid as single butt jointed planks because the depth of a worktop is generally wider than the girth of a tree. Today these may be glue laminated to form full width ready made solid wooden worktops, often with a hard wearing finish. Other popular woods used might be beech, maple and iroko.

−	= Laminate worktops =	+	== Laminate worktops ==

−	~~Laminate -~~ Many kitchen worktops produced over the last 20 years are laminates. These are worktops that are primarily made of smaller timbers glued to ~~for a~~ sheets such as chipboard ~~aor~~ medium density fibreboards (MDF) that are then finished with a hard-wearing laminate.	+	Many kitchen worktops produced over the last 20 years are laminates. These are worktops that are primarily made from smaller timbers glued to form sheets such as chipboard or medium density fibreboards (MDF) that are then finished with a hard-wearing laminate.

−	= Glass worktops =	+	== Glass worktops ==

−	~~Glass - as~~ a worktop material the advantages of glass are that is can be cleaned easily, made in full width sheets ~~and is~~ resistant to heat. Modern glass methods allow for more durable and thicker glass, also in some cases using glass that has been recycled.	+	As a worktop material the advantages of glass are that is can be cleaned easily, and made in full width sheets that are resistant to heat. Modern glass methods allow for more durable and thicker glass, also in some cases using glass that has been recycled.

−	= Composites worktops =	+	== Composites worktops ==

−	~~Composites - there~~ are now a great variety of what might be called composite worktops. These might be made up of reconstituted stone, stone aggregates or minerals such as quartz, combined or bonded together with resins or different polymers to create a single homogenous full length and width material .	+	There are now a great variety of what might be called composite worktops. These might be made up of reconstituted stone, stone aggregates or minerals such as quartz, combined or bonded together with resins or different polymers to create a single homogenous full length and width material .

−	= Granite worktops =	+	== Granite worktops ==

−	Granite ~~- this~~ relatively abundant igneous rock which is composed mostly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase can be sourced and cut into full width sheets to create solid granite worktops. It is also used as ~~and~~ additive component to composite worktops.	+	Granite is a relatively abundant igneous rock which is composed mostly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase that can be sourced and cut into full width sheets to create solid granite worktops. It is also used as an additive component to composite worktops.

−	= Quartz worktops =	+	== Quartz worktops ==

−	Quartz - a relatively abundant mineral, though as not available sections large enough for worktops it is normally ~~more than 90%,~~ combined with resins or binders~~. ( So~~ could also be referred to as a composite depending on percentages)	+	Quartz is a relatively abundant mineral, though not available as sections large enough for worktops, and it is normally combined with resins or binders and so could also be referred to as a composite depending on percentages.

−	= Ceramic worktops =	+	== Ceramic worktops ==

−	~~Ceramic - there~~ are generally two types of ceramic worktops. The first might effectively refer to composite worktops with a variety of minerals, exposed to heat to create a sold ceramic worktop. The is simply a tiled ceramic worktop.	+	There are generally two types of ceramic worktops. The first might effectively refer to composite worktops with a variety of minerals, exposed to heat to create a sold ceramic worktop. The scond is simply a tiled ceramic worktop.

−	= Concrete worktops =	+	=== Concrete worktops ===

−	~~Concrete - although~~ concrete worktops are not so common the material is suitable because of its durability and ability to be ~~case~~ in any size. As a material sitting between a ceramic and a composite, it can vary in its appearance by the mix used, the exposure of the aggregate ~~amd~~ how it is is cast, polished, finished and treated.	+	Although concrete worktops are not as common, the material is suitable because of its durability and ability to be formed in any size. As a material sitting between a ceramic and a composite, it can vary in its appearance by the mix used, the exposure of the aggregate and how it is is cast, polished, finished and treated.

−	= Metal worktops =	+	== Metal worktops ==

−	~~Metal worktops - stainless~~ steel is possibly the most common metallic material for a worktop because of its durability and resistance to rust, though aluminium, although somewhat less durable as a metal is also used. Other metals that might be used for worktops include copper, bronze, brass, zinc ~~as well as~~ pewter.	+	Stainless steel is possibly the most common metallic material for a worktop because of its durability and resistance to rust, though aluminium, although somewhat less durable as a metal is also used. Other metals that might be used for worktops include copper, bronze, brass, zinc and pewter.

−	= Plastic worktops =	+	== Plastic worktops ==

−	~~Plastic worktops - although~~ pure plastic worktops are generally not as resistant to heat as many other materials, they are used. In particular recycled plastic worktops are used because full width sheets can be made from a variety of plastics that might be ~~otherwise~~ difficult to recycle ~~for use in other products~~.	+	Although pure plastic worktops are generally not as resistant to heat as many other materials, they are used. In particular recycled plastic worktops are used because full width sheets can be made from a variety of plastics that might otherwise be difficult to recycle.

	= Related articles in Designing Buildings =		= Related articles in Designing Buildings =

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−	A worktop is a flat, durable, hard and ~~ofte~~ heat resistant surface, generally around waist height and used for preparatory activities such as in a kitchen. The term is most commonly used in British English.	+	A worktop is a flat, durable, hard and often heat resistant surface, generally around waist height and used for preparatory activities such as in a kitchen. The term is most commonly used in British English.

	Benchtop, Counter top or counter are also used to describe the same in the US, Canada and New Zealand, though in British English these often relate to surfaces used in relation to manufactiuring, processing, sales or service industries.		Benchtop, Counter top or counter are also used to describe the same in the US, Canada and New Zealand, though in British English these often relate to surfaces used in relation to manufactiuring, processing, sales or service industries.

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	= Ceramic worktops =		= Ceramic worktops =

−	Ceramic - ~~There~~ are generally two types of ceramic worktops. The first might effectively refer to composite worktops with a variety of minerals, exposed to heat to create a sold ceramic worktop. The is ~~simpley~~ a tiled ceramic worktop.	+	Ceramic - there are generally two types of ceramic worktops. The first might effectively refer to composite worktops with a variety of minerals, exposed to heat to create a sold ceramic worktop. The is simply a tiled ceramic worktop.
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		+	= Concrete worktops =
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		+	Concrete - although concrete worktops are not so common the material is suitable because of its durability and ability to be case in any size. As a material sitting between a ceramic and a composite, it can vary in its appearance by the mix used, the exposure of the aggregate amd how it is is cast, polished, finished and treated.

	= Metal worktops =		= Metal worktops =

−	Metal worktops - ~~Stainless~~ steel is possibly the most common metallic material for a worktop because of its durability and resistance to rust, though aluminium, although somewhat less durable as a metal is also used. Other metals that might be used for worktops include copper, bronze, brass, zinc as well as pewter.	+	Metal worktops - stainless steel is possibly the most common metallic material for a worktop because of its durability and resistance to rust, though aluminium, although somewhat less durable as a metal is also used. Other metals that might be used for worktops include copper, bronze, brass, zinc as well as pewter.

	= Plastic worktops =		= Plastic worktops =

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	= Related articles in Designing Buildings =		= Related articles in Designing Buildings =

−	Types of timber	+	* Composites
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		+	* Glass
		+	* plastic
		+	* Types of metal
		+	* Types of materials
		+	* Types of timber

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−	~~glass~~	+
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−	~~types of metal~~	+
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−	~~recycled plastic~~	+

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	A worktop is a flat, durable, hard and ofte heat resistant surface, generally around waist height and used for preparatory activities such as in a kitchen. The term is most commonly used in British English.		A worktop is a flat, durable, hard and ofte heat resistant surface, generally around waist height and used for preparatory activities such as in a kitchen. The term is most commonly used in British English.
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	= Solid wood worktops =		= Solid wood worktops =

−	Solid wood - many traditional worktops would have been made of wood, often Oak or Walnut as these grow in the UK and are hard-wearing. These maybe laid as single butt jointed planks because the depth is wider than a tree girth. Today these may be glue laminated together to form full width ready made solid wooden worktops, often with a hard wearing finish. Other popular woods used might be Beech, Maple and Iroko.	+	Solid wood - many traditional worktops would have been made of wood or types of itmber, often Oak or Walnut as these grow in the UK and are hard-wearing. These maybe laid as single butt jointed planks because the depth is wider than a tree girth. Today these may be glue laminated together to form full width ready made solid wooden worktops, often with a hard wearing finish. Other popular woods used might be Beech, Maple and Iroko.

	= Laminate worktops =		= Laminate worktops =
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	= Related articles in Designing Buildings =		= Related articles in Designing Buildings =
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		+	Types of timber
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		+	Laminates
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		+	glass
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		+	types of metal
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		+	recycled plastic

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	A worktop is a flat, durable, hard and ofte heat resistant surface, generally around waist height and used for preparatory activities such as in a kitchen. The term is most commonly used in British English.		A worktop is a flat, durable, hard and ofte heat resistant surface, generally around waist height and used for preparatory activities such as in a kitchen. The term is most commonly used in British English.

−	Benchtop, Counter top or counter are also used to describe the same in the US, Canada and New Zealand, though in British English these often relate to surfaces used ~~for the~~ sales or service ~~industry~~.	+	Benchtop, Counter top or counter are also used to describe the same in the US, Canada and New Zealand, though in British English these often relate to surfaces used in relation to manufactiuring, processing, sales or service industries.

	The British Standard surface height for a worktop is 900mm, and in a kitchen it normally sits on kitchen units, often with and inset sink or cooking hob, the depth is normally around 600 mm but this can vary..		The British Standard surface height for a worktop is 900mm, and in a kitchen it normally sits on kitchen units, often with and inset sink or cooking hob, the depth is normally around 600 mm but this can vary..

−	There are many different materials used for worktops, but in general the material should be flat, strong and hard-wearing, some examples of worktop materials are ~~given~~ below:	+	There are many different materials used for worktops, but in general the material should be flat, strong and hard-wearing, some examples of worktop materials are described below.

−	Solid wood ~~- Many traditional~~ worktops would have been made of wood, often Oak or Walnut as these grow in the UK and are hard-wearing. These maybe laid as single butt jointed planks because the depth is wider than a tree girth. Today these may be glue laminated together to form full width ready made solid wooden worktops, often with a hard wearing finish. Other popular woods used might be Beech, Maple and Iroko.	+	= Solid wood worktops =

−	~~Laminate~~ - ~~Many kitchen~~ worktops ~~produced over~~ the ~~last 20 years~~ are ~~laminates~~. These ~~are workstops that are primarily made of smaller timbers glued to for a sheets such~~ as ~~chipboard aor medium density fibreboards (MDF) that are then finished~~ with a ~~hardwearing laminate~~.	+	Solid wood - many traditional worktops would have been made of wood, often Oak or Walnut as these grow in the UK and are hard-wearing. These maybe laid as single butt jointed planks because the depth is wider than a tree girth. Today these may be glue laminated together to form full width ready made solid wooden worktops, often with a hard wearing finish. Other popular woods used might be Beech, Maple and Iroko.

−	Glass - As a worktop material the advantages of glass are that is can be cleaned easily, made in full width sheets and is resistant to heat. Modern glass methods allow for more durable and thicker glass, also in some cases using glass that has been recycled.	+	= Laminate worktops =

−	~~Composites~~- ~~There are now a great variety of what might be called composite~~ worktops. These ~~might be~~ made up of ~~reconstituted stone, stone aggregates or minerals~~ such as ~~quartz, combined or bonded together~~ with ~~resins or different polymers to create~~ a ~~single homogenous full length and width material~~ .	+	Laminate - Many kitchen worktops produced over the last 20 years are laminates. These are worktops that are primarily made of smaller timbers glued to for a sheets such as chipboard aor medium density fibreboards (MDF) that are then finished with a hard-wearing laminate.

−	~~Granite- This relatively abundant igneous rock which is composed mostly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase can be sourced and cut into full width sheets to create solid granite~~ worktops~~. It is also used as and additive component to composite worktops.~~	+	= Glass worktops =

−	Quartz - A relatively abundant mineral, though as not available sections large enough for worktops it is normally more than 90%, combined with resins or binders. ( So could also be referred to as a composite depending on percentages)	+	Glass - as a worktop material the advantages of glass are that is can be cleaned easily, made in full width sheets and is resistant to heat. Modern glass methods allow for more durable and thicker glass, also in some cases using glass that has been recycled.
		+
		+	= Composites worktops =
		+
		+	Composites - there are now a great variety of what might be called composite worktops. These might be made up of reconstituted stone, stone aggregates or minerals such as quartz, combined or bonded together with resins or different polymers to create a single homogenous full length and width material .
		+
		+	= Granite worktops =
		+
		+	Granite - this relatively abundant igneous rock which is composed mostly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase can be sourced and cut into full width sheets to create solid granite worktops. It is also used as and additive component to composite worktops.
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		+	= Quartz worktops =
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		+	Quartz - a relatively abundant mineral, though as not available sections large enough for worktops it is normally more than 90%, combined with resins or binders. ( So could also be referred to as a composite depending on percentages)
		+
		+	= Ceramic worktops =

	Ceramic - There are generally two types of ceramic worktops. The first might effectively refer to composite worktops with a variety of minerals, exposed to heat to create a sold ceramic worktop. The is simpley a tiled ceramic worktop.		Ceramic - There are generally two types of ceramic worktops. The first might effectively refer to composite worktops with a variety of minerals, exposed to heat to create a sold ceramic worktop. The is simpley a tiled ceramic worktop.

−	~~Corian~~	+	= Metal worktops =
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		+	Metal worktops - Stainless steel is possibly the most common metallic material for a worktop because of its durability and resistance to rust, though aluminium, although somewhat less durable as a metal is also used. Other metals that might be used for worktops include copper, bronze, brass, zinc as well as pewter.
		+
		+	= Plastic worktops =
		+
		+	Plastic worktops - although pure plastic worktops are generally not as resistant to heat as many other materials, they are used. In particular recycled plastic worktops are used because full width sheets can be made from a variety of plastics that might be otherwise difficult to recycle for use in other products.

−	~~Stainless Steel~~	+	= Related articles in Designing Buildings =

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	Glass - As a worktop material the advantages of glass are that is can be cleaned easily, made in full width sheets and is resistant to heat. Modern glass methods allow for more durable and thicker glass, also in some cases using glass that has been recycled.		Glass - As a worktop material the advantages of glass are that is can be cleaned easily, made in full width sheets and is resistant to heat. Modern glass methods allow for more durable and thicker glass, also in some cases using glass that has been recycled.

−	~~Granite~~	+	Composites- There are now a great variety of what might be called composite worktops. These might be made up of reconstituted stone, stone aggregates or minerals such as quartz, combined or bonded together with resins or different polymers to create a single homogenous full length and width material .

−	~~Quartz~~	+	Granite- This relatively abundant igneous rock which is composed mostly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase can be sourced and cut into full width sheets to create solid granite worktops. It is also used as and additive component to composite worktops.

−	~~Ceramic~~	+	Quartz - A relatively abundant mineral, though as not available sections large enough for worktops it is normally more than 90%, combined with resins or binders. ( So could also be referred to as a composite depending on percentages)

−	~~Glass~~	+	Ceramic - There are generally two types of ceramic worktops. The first might effectively refer to composite worktops with a variety of minerals, exposed to heat to create a sold ceramic worktop. The is simpley a tiled ceramic worktop.

	Corian		Corian

	Stainless Steel		Stainless Steel

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−	A worktop is a flat, durable ~~and~~ hard surface, generally around waist height and used for preparatory activities such as in a kitchen. The term is most commonly used in British English.	+	A worktop is a flat, durable, hard and ofte heat resistant surface, generally around waist height and used for preparatory activities such as in a kitchen. The term is most commonly used in British English.

	Benchtop, Counter top or counter are also used to describe the same in the US, Canada and New Zealand, though in British English these often relate to surfaces used for the sales or service industry.		Benchtop, Counter top or counter are also used to describe the same in the US, Canada and New Zealand, though in British English these often relate to surfaces used for the sales or service industry.
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	Laminate - Many kitchen worktops produced over the last 20 years are laminates. These are workstops that are primarily made of smaller timbers glued to for a sheets such as chipboard aor medium density fibreboards (MDF) that are then finished with a hardwearing laminate.		Laminate - Many kitchen worktops produced over the last 20 years are laminates. These are workstops that are primarily made of smaller timbers glued to for a sheets such as chipboard aor medium density fibreboards (MDF) that are then finished with a hardwearing laminate.

−	Glass -	+	Glass - As a worktop material the advantages of glass are that is can be cleaned easily, made in full width sheets and is resistant to heat. Modern glass methods allow for more durable and thicker glass, also in some cases using glass that has been recycled.

	Granite		Granite

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A worktop is a flat, durable and hard surface, generally around waist height and used for preparatory activities such as in a kitchen. The term is most commonly used in British English.

Benchtop, Counter top or counter are also used to describe the same in the US, Canada and New Zealand, though in British English these often relate to surfaces used for the sales or service industry.

The British Standard surface height for a worktop is 900mm, and in a kitchen it normally sits on kitchen units, often with and inset sink or cooking hob, the depth is normally around 600 mm but this can vary..

There are many different materials used for worktops, but in general the material should be flat, strong and hard-wearing, some examples of worktop materials are given below:

Solid wood - Many traditional worktops would have been made of wood, often Oak or Walnut as these grow in the UK and are hard-wearing. These maybe laid as single butt jointed planks because the depth is wider than a tree girth. Today these may be glue laminated together to form full width ready made solid wooden worktops, often with a hard wearing finish. Other popular woods used might be Beech, Maple and Iroko.

Laminate - Many kitchen worktops produced over the last 20 years are laminates. These are workstops that are primarily made of smaller timbers glued to for a sheets such as chipboard aor medium density fibreboards (MDF) that are then finished with a hardwearing laminate.

Glass -

Granite

Quartz

Ceramic

Glass

Corian

Stainless Steel