Choosing a kitchen worktop can be a daunting task, but don't worry - we've got you covered. Worktops must not only look good, but they must also work hard, so choose from natural, contemporary, and innovative worktop material, either alone or mixed and matched for additional style and performance.
Your kitchen work surface is the most important accessory in your kitchen design, and it's important to make sure that you choose the right one. With so many choices and styles, it's not always easy to choose.
Our comprehensive guide will help you in making the right choice for durability and the most resistant materials and help you answer all those questions such as; Is there a difference between granite and quartz?, What are the unique aspects of quartz?, What makes solid surface countertops so durable?, How long will a laminate worktop last compared to natural stone?:
| Gemini Quartz | Gemini Solid Surface | Laminate | Wood | Granite | Ceramic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Use | Kitchen + Bathroom | Kitchen + Bathroom | Kitchen + Bathroom | Kitchen | Kitchen | Kitchen + Bathroom |
| Duration | Timeless | Timeless | Few years | Few years | Timeless | Timeless |
| Heat resistance | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium | High | High |
| Stain and scratches resistant | High | Medium | Low | Low | High | High |
| Hygienic and dirt/bacteria resistant | High | High | High | Low | High | High |
| Maintenance | Low | Low | Low | High | Low | Low |
| Full Bodied Construction | Yes | Yes | No (printed surface) | Yes | Yes | No (printed surface) |
| Available Finishes | Polished, Textured | Silk | Matt, Textured | Textured | Polished, Textured | Polished, Matt |
| Design Customization available | Full Design Customization | Full Design Customization | Limited Design Customization | Limited Design Customization | Full Design Customization | Limited Design Customization |
| Maximum length without joins | 3 meters | No maximum: inconspicuous joins | 4,1 meters | 4 meters | 2.8 meters | 3.2 meters |
| Sinks | AXIX, Belfast, Undermount, Overmount | AXIX, Cast Corian, Belfast, Undermount, Overmount | Overmount | Overmount, Belfast, Undermount, | AXIX, Belfast, Undermount, Overmount | AXIX, Belfast, Undermount, Overmount |
| Price | Medium | High | Low | Low | High | High |
