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Kronospan Finesse · K016 SU· Super Matt

Carbon Marine Wood Laminate Worktop

A near-black charcoal wood with open grain lines and a brown undertone, in the Kronospan Super Matt finish. This 38mm postformed laminate worktop sits with the black and dark decors, and its upstand and a double-sided splashback follow the same grain for a neat finish.

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 Carbon Marine Wood, 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 Carbon Marine Wood, 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

      It's double-sided: Sand Artisan Beech is on the reverse, so you can choose which way round to fit it.

      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 Carbon Marine Wood 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 £118.27

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              • Deep charcoal timber look, 38mm thick
              • K016 in a Super Matt surface
              • Pale Sand Artisan Beech on the splashback back
              • Two worktop lengths and two bar widths
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              Description

              A near-black charcoal wood with open grain lines and a brown undertone, in the Kronospan Super Matt finish. This 38mm postformed laminate worktop sits with the black and dark decors, and its upstand and a double-sided splashback follow the same grain for a neat finish.

              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

              Dark surfaces show dust, so give them a daily wipe with warm soapy water and dry them. A soft cloth is kinder than any pad. Keep a trivet for pans and a board for the knife.

              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

              • Charcoal timber with open grain

                The swatch shows a dark charcoal board with long, open grain lines and a hint of brown beneath. It looks like a scorched or stained wood, dense but still natural.

              • Super Matt, low sheen

                Finish SU is Super Matt. With so little sheen a dark decor looks soft rather than shiny, and the laminate resists stains and everyday scratches without needing a sealer.

              • Beech on the reverse face

                The double-sided splashback has Sand Artisan Beech (K013SU) behind Carbon Marine Wood. Add the 100mm upstand and, for an island, breakfast bars up to 900mm.

              Dark wood for moody, modern kitchens

              Carbon Marine Wood suits kitchens that lean towards charcoal, ink blue or deep green. It looks sharp against white tiles and brass or copper taps, and it gives a long island visual weight. Because it carries a wood grain rather than flat black, it feels warmer than a plain dark laminate. Pair it with pale oak flooring for contrast, or keep everything dark for a snug, bar-like mood.

              Browse black and dark worktops

              How to fit

              Fitting Carbon Marine Wood

              A near-black board shows white chipboard dust and fingerprints, so keep a soft cloth to hand. The 38mm board has a 3mm rounded front edge, which is why you cut from the back.

              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. Carbon Marine Wood is supplied in full 3m and 4.1m lengths, uncut.

              ShapeProductSize (L x D x T)PriceBuy
              Worktop 3m · 38mm postformed 3000 × 600 × 38mm £118.27
              Worktop 4.1m · 38mm postformed 4100 × 600 × 38mm £160.56
              Breakfast bar 665mm · 38mm postformed 4100 × 665 × 38mm £275.88
              Breakfast bar 900mm · 38mm postformed 4100 × 900 × 38mm £274.13
              Matching upstand · 4.1m 4100 × 100 × 22mm £86.80
              Matching upstand · 3m 3000 × 100 × 22mm £65.97
              Matching splashback · 4.1m 4100 × 640 × 10mm £222.13
              Edging strip · 45mm laminate edging 1300mm length £2.52
              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 codeK016
              FinishSuper Matt (SU)
              EdgePostformed, 3mm radius
              Thickness38mm
              Depth600mm; breakfast bars 665mm and 900mm
              Lengths3000mm, 4100mm
              CoreChipboard core under a high-pressure laminate surface
              Matching upstand4100 x 100 x 22mm
              Matching splashback4100 x 640 x 10mm, double-sided with K013SU Sand Artisan Beech
              WarrantyManufacturer’s warranty

              Questions about Carbon Marine Wood

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

              Is Carbon Marine Wood truly black?

              Near enough. The swatch is a deep charcoal with a faint brown undertone and visible grain, so it looks like dark timber rather than a flat black.

              Will fingerprints show on it?

              The Super Matt finish has very little sheen, so marks are less obvious than on a gloss. Dust is the main thing to wipe away on a dark surface.

              What lengths and bars are made?

              Worktops are 3000 and 4100mm long and 600mm deep. Bars for islands come at 665mm and 900mm deep. All boards are 38mm with a rounded postformed edge.

              Which colours of cabinet suit it?

              Charcoal, ink blue, forest green and warm white all work. Brass handles glow against the dark grain, while black handles disappear into it.

              What is on the other face of the splashback?

              Sand Artisan Beech, code K013SU, a pale blond wood. It lets you set a light wall behind a dark worktop if you want contrast, or fix the beech face the other way round.

              Is it hard to cut around a hob?

              No harder than other laminate. Drill the corners, cut from above with a jigsaw and a fine blade, then seal the raw edges with silicone or the matching strip.

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