Worktops

theone8181 · 22 Aug 2020 at 06:47

So I'm currently having a utility built, I'm leaning towards an acrylic one (corian). Does anyone have any experience of them?

theone8181 · 22 Aug 2020 at 12:22

Its not going to see anything hot (hopefully). Are they quite easy to machine? Do you still use a router?

theone8181 · 23 Aug 2020 at 13:47

darreny said:
We make quite a few receptions at work using corian, there are a few cheaper alternatives. Is someone doing the worktop for you? Let me know if you want any advice

Thanks, I was planning on doing it myself (wondering if I can get it made to measure). I hadn't really thought about splashbacks as the sink won't get a massive amount of use. It 2ill mainly be for washing paintbrushes

So we were leaning towards an S/S sink.

theone8181 · 23 Aug 2020 at 20:03

Up north in beverley (near hull). I actual thought it was a solid piece of acrylic with no MDF at all. I only thought that as I have a solid granite top in kitchen, and figured if it can be done with that it should be easy for other materials. The websites I've seen don't mention MDF (I can't remember which hutbive visited s few), although they also didn't list and other meathurements. Where's a good site to get them from, direct?

theone8181 · 23 Aug 2020 at 20:37

1 piece 1.8m X 600, and one 600 X 700. Designer white is the colour I'm looking for. I don't mind driving to pick up stuff, but I don't think you will have over half a sheet as an offcut (unless several could be stuck together).

theone8181 · 25 Aug 2020 at 06:17

I think we're going to reign it in a bit and go with solid wood. I just can't justify the extra cost in a utility. I just wish it was easy to find units online, most website want to measure up and give you a quote including fitting.

theone8181 · 25 Aug 2020 at 12:35

I have found a website to get units from, but places like wren and Howdens want to take measurements when all I want to do is check prices. It's only for a 1000mm corner unit and a worktop to cover it.

theone8181 · 25 Aug 2020 at 19:14

200sols said:
I doubt Wren would be interested in selling a single unit but Howdens would happily sell a single unit or worktop if you are in the trade.

Fair enough, but I'm not in the trade

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theone8181 · 26 Aug 2020 at 06:10

Mark M said:
Give them a call tomorrow:

Hello I'd like to open a non-credit account please?
Sure, business name?
Erm "theone8181 joinery"?
Great, what would you like?

Tbh I assumed you get a special card when your in the trade (although a calling card would probably do).

theone8181 · 26 Aug 2020 at 12:44

Kamakazie! said:
Solid wood in a utility sounds like a nightmare. There are some good laminate fakes these days that would be much more robust.

Why what's wrong with wood? I also need to decide on a sink, I'd prefer to not go with stainless now as I've seen some fireclay one.s