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  • Dark Atelier Laminate Worktop, Dark Atelier colour swatch
Kronospan FinesseShowing: 38mm postformed

Kronospan Finesse · 4299 UE· Used Effect

Dark Atelier Laminate Worktop

A deep charcoal brown crossed by pale, scratch-like veins, in the Kronospan Finesse Used Effect finish. This 38mm postformed laminate kitchen worktop belongs with the black and dark decors. It has a matching upstand and a double-sided splashback to carry the pattern up the wall.

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 Dark Atelier, 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 Dark Atelier, 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: Light Atelier 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 Dark Atelier 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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              • Postformed 38mm with a 3mm radius edge
              • Printed in Used Effect, decor 4299 UE
              • Upstand and splashback match the board
              • Boards in 3m and 4.1m, bars to 900mm deep
              • Free deliveryNext working day to most of the UK*
              • Full lengthsDelivered uncut, ready to fit
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              Description

              A deep charcoal brown crossed by pale, scratch-like veins, in the Kronospan Finesse Used Effect finish. This 38mm postformed laminate kitchen worktop belongs with the black and dark decors. It has a matching upstand and a double-sided splashback to carry the pattern up the wall.

              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

              Dust and crumbs show more on a dark surface, so wipe it with warm soapy water and dry it to a clean finish. Avoid abrasive pads. A trivet takes the heat from pans, and a chopping board takes 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 brown, pale veins

                The swatch is a dark, warm charcoal with a brown cast, laced with fine pale veins and small scuff marks. It looks closer to weathered slate than to a flat, plain black.

              • Marks are part of the print

                Finish UE, Used Effect, prints its own worn-in marks into the decor. The high-pressure laminate beneath resists stains and everyday scratches, and never needs sealing.

              • Turn the splashback to lighten up

                Dark Atelier is printed on one face of the splashback and Light Atelier (4298UE) on the other. A 4100 x 100 x 22mm upstand matches, and breakfast bars come in two depths.

              Depth for cream, white and brass kitchens

              Dark Atelier gives a room weight without a mirror-black shine. White, cream or pale grey units lift it, while brass or brushed-steel handles glow against the charcoal. A 900mm breakfast bar in this decor makes a handsome island top, and the brown undertone keeps it warmer than a true black. It also suits a bar area or a snug kitchen.

              See black and dark worktops

              How to fit

              Fitting Dark Atelier

              Dark surfaces show pale dust from a fresh cut, so clear it as you go. Dark Atelier has a 3mm rounded front edge on a 38mm board, which means cutting from the back to keep that edge unchipped.

              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. Dark Atelier is supplied in full 3m and 4.1m lengths, uncut.

              ProductSize (L x D x T)Price
              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 code4299
              FinishUsed Effect (UE)
              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 4298UE Light Atelier
              WarrantyManufacturer’s warranty

              Questions about Dark Atelier

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

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              Which lengths and depths does Dark Atelier offer?

              Worktops are 3000 or 4100mm long and 600mm deep, all 38mm thick. Seating bars are 4100mm long and either 665mm or 900mm deep. The front edge is postformed with a 3mm radius.

              Will a dark worktop show every mark?

              The pale veining and worn-in print help to break up the surface, so it is less unforgiving than a flat black. Dust still shows, so a regular wipe with a soft cloth keeps it tidy.

              Is there a lighter match for the same pattern?

              Yes, Light Atelier, code 4298UE, uses the same pattern in pale grey. It is also the reverse face of the Dark Atelier splashback, so you can mix the two in one kitchen.

              Which handles and units go with it?

              Cream, white and sage units look fresh against the charcoal. Brass handles add warmth, while brushed steel keeps the look cooler and more industrial.

              How do I prepare the cut-out for an inset sink?

              Cut the opening, then coat every raw edge with clear silicone or the matching edging strip before the sink goes in. Laminate is not suited to an undermount sink.

              Does the postformed edge limit my corner joints?

              It points you to a mason’s mitre cut with a worktop jig, or to an aluminium joining strip. Both give a tidy corner on the rounded 3mm radius.

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