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Kronospan Finesse · K218 GG· Glitter Gloss

Black Andromeda Laminate Worktop

A deep black with a fine glitter sparkle, one of the most popular dark worktops. Choose 38mm postformed, 38mm square edge or slim 22mm square edge, with matching breakfast bars, upstand and splashback.

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Thickness and edge
Size

What's an upstand?

Upstand, 100mm highWorktop 100mm high 22mm thick Silicone bead 600mm deep worktop Wall

What it is

A 100mm-high strip in Black Andromeda, the same decor as your worktop. It sits along the back edge of the worktop, against the wall.

Why you need one

Walls are rarely straight, so there's nearly always a gap between worktop and wall. An upstand covers it, stops water and crumbs getting down the back, and gives a neat finished line. It's the simplest, cheapest way to finish a worktop.

Sizes

    Most kitchens need one length per wall run.

    Fitting

    Cut it to length with a fine-tooth saw and bond it to the wall with grab adhesive. Run a bead of clear or matching silicone along the bottom edge, and finish any exposed ends with an end cap.

    Upstand or splashback?

    Choose an upstand if you're tiling above the worktop, or want the cheapest neat finish. Choose a splashback behind the hob or sink, or if you want no tiles at all. Lots of kitchens use both.

    Read the full fitting guide

    What's a splashback?

    Splashbackupstand heightHob and oven 640mm high 10mm thick Worktop Wall

    What it is

    A full-height panel in Black Andromeda, the same decor as your worktop, fixed to the wall behind the hob or sink.

    Why choose one

    One continuous wipe-clean surface with no grout lines, so there's nothing to stain or scrub between tiles. It protects the wall from splashes and cooking grease, and makes the worktop and wall look like one piece.

    Sizes

      Behind a hob

      Check the minimum clearance to a laminate panel in your hob's installation manual. Gas hobs usually need more space, or a heat-resistant panel behind the burners.

      Fitting

      Cut it to size and bond it to a flat, sound wall with panel adhesive. Seal the bottom edge to the worktop with silicone.

      Upstand or splashback?

      Choose an upstand if you're tiling above the worktop, or want the cheapest neat finish. Choose a splashback behind the hob or sink, or if you want no tiles at all. Lots of kitchens use both.

      Read the full fitting guide

      What's an edging strip?

      BeforeCut end: barechipboard core AfterEdging strip,45mm wide, coversa cut end

      What it is

      A strip in Black Andromeda that covers the cut end of the worktop. It comes pre-glued, or is fixed with contact adhesive.

      When you need it

      Whenever a cut end is on show: at the end of a run, on a breakfast bar, or anywhere you've cut a length down.

      Sizes

        Fitting

        1. Glue Spread contact adhesive on the end and the strip, or warm a pre-glued strip.
        2. Press Press it on firmly from the middle outwards, with a block of wood.
        3. Trim and file Trim the overhang with a sharp blade, then file the edges down at a slight angle.
        Read the full fitting guide

        What are joining strips?

        Corner strip (L-shape)Straight stripSeen from above Aluminium strip38mm worktop: use the38mm stripWorktopWorktop

        What it is

        An aluminium strip that joins two worktop lengths without a router or jig. The web slips between the two ends and the cap covers the joint.

        Straight or corner

        Straight: joins two lengths in a line. Corner: makes an L-shaped join where two runs meet.

        Sizes

          Match the strip to your worktop's thickness: a 38mm strip for a 38mm worktop.

          The alternative

          A mason's mitre gives a seamless corner, but it needs a worktop jig and a router. See both options in our fitting guide.

          Read the full fitting guide

          What are end caps?

          BeforeAfterExposed endEnd capScrewed over therounded profile Left end capRight end capYou, facing the worktopWall

          What it is

          An aluminium cap that finishes the exposed end of a postformed worktop, following its rounded front edge.

          Left or right?

          Stand facing the worktop. If the exposed end is on your left, you need a left end cap; if it's on your right, a right end cap.

          Sizes

            Match the cap to your worktop's thickness.

            Fitting

            Hold the cap against the end, drill small pilot holes and screw it on. A thin bead of silicone behind it keeps water out of the end.

            Read the full fitting guide

            What's in the joint kit?

            3 connector boltsJoint sealant Seen from underneathBolts pull the joint tight;sealant keeps water out

            What's in it

            Three connector bolts and a tube of joint sealant: everything to hold one worktop joint together.

            What it's for

            The bolts sit in pockets cut underneath both worktops and pull the joint tight. The sealant goes on the joint faces first, so water can't get into the core.

            How many?

            One kit per worktop joint.

              Read the full fitting guide
              Total inc VAT £153.98

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              • 38mm postformed, 38mm square edge, 22mm square edge, 38mm postformed, 3m contract
              • Matching upstand and splashback
              • Full lengths delivered free, uncut and ready to fit
              • Breakfast bars in the same decor
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              Description

              A deep black with a fine glitter sparkle, one of the most popular dark worktops. Choose 38mm postformed, 38mm square edge or slim 22mm square edge, with matching breakfast bars, upstand and splashback.

              Delivery

              Delivered by our specialist worktop delivery partner, in full lengths, flat and protected. Delivery is free to every postcode we serve. Order by 4pm Monday to Friday for next working day delivery to most of England and Wales; orders placed after 4pm, at weekends or on bank holidays are dispatched the next working day, and some areas take 2 to 3 working days. Check your date below. We confirm your slot 24 hours before, and delivery is kerbside, so have a second person ready to carry it in.
              Returns

              Changed your mind? You have 14 days from delivery to return it unused, uncut and in its wrapping; we refund within 14 days of getting it back. Report any damage within 48 hours. Full returns policy.

              Care and cleaning

              Gloss shows smears more than a matt finish, so finish with a dry microfibre cloth after wiping. Never use scourers or cream cleaners: they leave fine scratches on gloss. Always use a chopping board. Use a trivet for hot pans and a board for chopping.

              Which edge?

              • Postformed: the laminate wraps a soft, rounded front. Classic and hard-wearing.
              • Square edge: a sharp, modern line with a matching edge strip.
              • Compact: 12mm solid board, slim and waterproof.
              More on edges and thickness

              Fitting in four steps

              • Measure, then cut face down with a fine-tooth blade.
              • Lay it on the units and screw up through the brackets.
              • Seal the cut edges, then fit the upstand and end caps.
              Read the full fitting guide

              How to measure

              • Measure each wall run along the back, in millimetres.
              • Add about 50mm to every run so you can trim to a clean fit.
              • In an L-shape, let the longest run go into the corner.
              Full measuring guide

              Size guide

              • Worktops come 3000mm or 4100mm long and 600mm deep.
              • Breakfast bars are deeper: 665mm or 900mm, for islands and overhangs.
              • Buy a length that covers your run, then cut it to fit.
              Full sizes and heights guide

              Why you’ll love it

              • Black with a fine glitter sparkle

                Deep black set with fine glitter and real aluminium particles in a high-gloss finish.

              • Glitter Gloss finish

                Kronospan’s Glitter Gloss texture, a high-gloss surface set with fine real aluminium particles and glitter. It resists stains and everyday scratches, and never needs sealing.

              • Everything matches

                Black Andromeda comes as 38mm postformed, 38mm square edge, 22mm square edge and 38mm postformed, 3m contract worktops, 665mm and 900mm breakfast bars, plus a matching upstand (4100 x 100 x 22mm), a matching splashback (4100 x 640 x 10mm), so the whole kitchen is one decor.

              Black Andromeda surface detail surface detail

              Black sparkle that catches the light

              Black Andromeda has a fine glitter that catches the light without looking flashy. It suits white gloss and handleless kitchens, and the sparkle helps hide everyday marks.

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              See it in a kitchen

              Three kitchen styles with Black Andromeda.

              Black Andromeda worktop in a white shaker kitchen
              Black Andromeda along the main run
              Black Andromeda worktop on an island with a breakfast bar
              Black Andromeda as a breakfast bar
              Black Andromeda worktop with sage green cabinets
              Black Andromeda with the matching upstand

              How to fit

              Fitting Black Andromeda

              Most straight runs of Black Andromeda are a weekend job. Gloss surfaces scratch more easily than matt, so lay a blanket on the worktop while you fit wall units above it.

              What you’ll need

              Most homes have these already:

              • Pencil
              • Drill driver
              • Circular saw or jigsaw
              • Straight edge or spirit level

              Tap to add the brands fitters use to your order:

              Rather not do it yourself? Any local kitchen fitter can fit it, and our team is happy to help on 0330 000 0000.

              Sizes and prices

              Prices include VAT and free delivery. Black Andromeda is supplied in full 3m and 4.1m lengths, uncut.

              ProductSize (L x D x T)Price
              Worktop 3m · 38mm postformed 3000 × 600 × 38mm £153.98
              Worktop 4.1m · 38mm postformed 4100 × 600 × 38mm £209.05
              Breakfast bar 665mm · 38mm postformed 4100 × 665 × 38mm £341.77
              Breakfast bar 900mm · 38mm postformed 4100 × 900 × 38mm £339.54
              Worktop 3.05m · 38mm postformed, 3m contract 3050 × 600 × 38mm £120.14
              Breakfast bar 900mm · 38mm postformed, 3m contract 3050 × 900 × 38mm £207.79
              Matching upstand · 4.1m 4100 × 100 × 22mm £96.31
              Matching upstand · 3m 3000 × 100 × 22mm £73.20
              Matching splashback · 4.1m 4100 × 640 × 10mm £307.89
              Edging strip · 45mm laminate edging 1300mm length £2.52
              Edging strip · 43mm ABS edging Per metre £5.77
              Joining strips · Straight 38mm Aluminium, 38mm × 640mm £9.99
              Joining strips · Corner 38mm Aluminium, 38mm × 640mm £11.99
              End caps · Left 38mm Aluminium, 38mm × 640mm £7.99
              End caps · Right 38mm Aluminium, 38mm × 640mm £7.99
              Fitting kit · Joint kit 3 connector bolts + sealant £12.99

              Specification

              BrandKronospan Finesse
              Decor codeK218 GG
              FinishGlitter Gloss (GG)
              Edge38mm postformed, 38mm square edge, 22mm square edge, 38mm postformed, 3m contract
              Lengths3000mm, 3050mm, 4100mm
              CoreChipboard core under a high-pressure laminate surface
              WarrantyManufacturer’s warranty

              Questions about Black Andromeda

              Can’t find your answer? Contact our worktop team.

              0330 000 0000Email us
              What sizes does Black Andromeda come in?

              Prices include VAT and free delivery: Worktop 3m (38mm postformed) £153.98; Worktop 4.1m (38mm postformed) £209.05; Breakfast bar 900mm (38mm postformed) £339.54; Breakfast bar 665mm (38mm postformed) £341.77; Worktop 3m (38mm square edge) £217.71; Worktop 4.1m (38mm square edge) £295.55.

              Should I choose the postformed or square edge?

              The postformed edge wraps the laminate round a soft rounded profile at the front, so there is no seam where water can get in. The square edge gives a sharper, modern line and needs edging strip on any cut end. Both use the same Black Andromeda decor.

              How do I join two lengths of Black Andromeda at a corner?

              A postformed front edge needs either a mason’s mitre, cut with a worktop jig and router, or an aluminium corner joining strip, which only needs a straight cut. Seal a mitre with colour-matched joint sealant and pull it tight with connector bolts.

              Can I have an undermount sink with Black Andromeda?

              No. Laminate worktops have a chipboard core that would be exposed around an undermount cut-out. Choose an inset sink, which sits on top and covers the cut edge. Black Andromeda is not made in a 12mm compact version.

              What colour cabinets go with Black Andromeda?

              White gloss and handleless kitchens are the classic match. Red, grey and pale wood also work.

              Is there a matching upstand and splashback?

              Yes: a matching upstand (4100 x 100 x 22mm), a matching splashback (4100 x 640 x 10mm). Full-height panel behind the hob or sink.

              How do I clean Black Andromeda?

              Gloss shows smears more than a matt finish, so finish with a dry microfibre cloth after wiping. Never use scourers or cream cleaners: they leave fine scratches on gloss. Always use a chopping board.

              How heavy is a Black Andromeda worktop?

              The worktop 4.1m (4100 x 600 x 38mm) weighs roughly 60kg, so it is a two-person lift. It arrives as one full length, so check there is a clear route through the door and around corners.

              Can I see Black Andromeda before I order?

              We don’t sell samples, but the decor code is K218 GG from Kronospan Finesse, so a kitchen showroom that stocks Kronospan can show you the real thing. The close-up photos on this page are true to colour on most screens.

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