Custom desktop - Worktop express alternatives?

NotAGolf

NotAGolf

NotAGolf

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I've got an Ikea Skarsta sit/stand desk. It's got the default cheapo worktop on it, and after adding a second monitor I can see it is starting to bow, so I need to replace the top with something a little more sturdy.

I've seen Worktop Express recommended numerous times, and I used them for my kitchen and was very happy. But I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for an alternative?

The main reason is that the desktop I need is quite small (120x70, or close to that), and although Worktop Express cut it down to size for free, they're geared up for kitchens. So I'm paying for a 2/3m length and an extra deep worktop (as 60cm isn't deep enough for me), only for them to chuck most of it away when cutting my little desk out of it!
 
No DIY experience or someone you know with the power tools to cut the worktop for you?
It's what I did myself to make my desk... bought a full 3m and cut to size myself. Do you not get to keep the offcuts from WorktopExpress with their cutting service?

FB Marketplace be a good option to pick up something but you're most likely going to need to cut to size unless you're lucky.

I'm surprised even a ikea worktop has bowed being only 1.2m wide! Is there a lot of weight on it?
 
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Check eBay/Gumtree loads. I sold a bunch of offcuts of my worktop as a 4m length was cheaper than a 3m length and I only needed 2.2m.
 
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