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Kronospan Slimline Plus · K539 PH· Palazzo Touch

Fossil Arosa Compact Worktop

A soft grey with a cloudy mottle that looks like weathered stone, finished in Kronospan's Palazzo Touch. Fossil Arosa is a 12mm compact worktop, solid through its thickness, with a slim edge and a 100mm upstand, and it sits well in a grey scheme.

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 Fossil Arosa, 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 Fossil Arosa, 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 Fossil Arosa 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 £460.51

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              • Slim 12mm edge in solid weathered grey
              • Code K539 PH in weathered grey
              • Matching 100mm upstand in weathered grey
              • weathered grey in 4100mm lengths, 650mm deep
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              Description

              A soft grey with a cloudy mottle that looks like weathered stone, finished in Kronospan's Palazzo Touch. Fossil Arosa is a 12mm compact worktop, solid through its thickness, with a slim edge and a 100mm upstand, and it sits well in a grey scheme.

              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

              Fossil Arosa cleans easily with a soft cloth and warm soapy water. A dry buff avoids water marks on the grey face. Put pans on a trivet and chop on a board to keep the surface unmarked.

              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

              • Weathered grey with cloudy depth

                The swatch is a mid-to-light grey with subtle clouding and a faintly warmer undertone in places. It resembles old stone, calm and unfussy, and never flat.

              • Palazzo Touch, solid inside

                Palazzo Touch is the maker finish name for the decor. Beneath it the board is solid compact, so water by the tap is harmless and an undermount bowl is possible.

              • Laminate sibling, thicker edge

                Laminate exists too, as a 38mm square edge top. The compact trades that thickness for a solid 12mm board, a slim edge and the option of an undermount bowl.

              A weathered grey for relaxed kitchens

              Fossil Arosa suits kitchens with a lived-in feel: painted shaker doors, open oak shelving, linen tones and soft lighting overhead. It is neutral enough for a rental yet interesting enough for a family kitchen. Because the clouding has no direction, lengths can be mixed freely. Fitters can reorder offcuts or replacement lengths confidently, with the same slim profile each time.

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              How to fit

              Fitting Fossil Arosa

              Fossil Arosa has no strong direction, so lengths can be turned either way when you plan the joins. Glue and the compact fitting kit hold the 12mm board; nothing is screwed through the top.

              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. Fossil Arosa is supplied in full 3m and 4.1m lengths, uncut.

              ShapeProductSize (L x D x T)PriceBuy
              Worktop 4.1m · 12mm compact 4100 × 650 × 12mm £460.51
              Full sheet · 12mm compact 4100 × 1300 × 12mm £921.13
              Breakfast bar 950mm · 12mm compact 4100 × 950 × 12mm £972.77
              Matching upstand · 4.1m 4100 × 100 × 12mm £78.13
              Fitting kit · Compact joint kit £53.81

              Specification

              BrandKronospan Slimline Plus
              Decor codeK539
              FinishPalazzo Touch (PH)
              EdgeCompact, solid monochrome core
              Thickness12mm
              Depth650mm; breakfast bars 950mm
              Lengths4100mm
              CoreSolid compact laminate, the same material all the way through
              Matching upstand4100 x 100 x 12mm
              WarrantyManufacturer’s warranty

              Questions about Fossil Arosa

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

              What formats does Fossil Arosa compact come in?

              Pick from a 650mm worktop, 950mm breakfast bar or 1300mm full sheet, all 12mm thick and 4100mm long, supplied uncut.

              Does an undermount bowl suit Fossil Arosa?

              Yes, the compact board is solid so the cut-out is polished and left on show. The 38mm laminate Fossil Arosa suits inset sinks only.

              How does compact differ from the 38mm laminate?

              The laminate is 38mm square edge over chipboard. The compact is a slim, solid 12mm board with an undermount option.

              Which cabinets suit this grey?

              White, mushroom, dark green and navy all work well. Black or aged brass handles both suit its weathered tone, and chrome works too.

              Is the grey warm or cool?

              Neutral with a hint of warmth, so it suits both oak and steel. Check it in daylight against your tiles and floor before you order.

              Do upstands come in this decor?

              They do, as a single 4100mm piece that stands 100mm tall. For the wall above, use tiles or paint, as no matching splashback is listed.

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