Kitchen Worktop Sizes and Heights: The UK Guide (2026)
A standard UK kitchen worktop is 600mm deep, 38mm thick and sits about 900 to 910mm from the floor. Laminate worktops come in 3m and 4.1m lengths, and...
Worktop advice & guides
Practical guides to choosing, measuring, cutting and fitting laminate worktops, written by people who have fitted hundreds of kitchens.
How to Fit a Laminate Worktop: A Fitter’s 8-Step Guide
Fitting a laminate worktop takes one day for a straight run and two for an L-shape with a mitred corner. Lay the tops on level units with a...
How to Cut a Laminate Worktop Without Chipping (Step by Step)
To cut a laminate worktop cleanly, clamp a straight edge, use a fine-toothed blade, and cut with the decor face on the side the teeth enter. With a...
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