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

Kronospan Finesse · 4298 UE· Used Effect

Light Atelier Laminate Worktop

A soft, cloudy grey with fine pale veining, in the Kronospan Finesse Used Effect finish. This laminate worktop is a 38mm board with a postformed front edge. A matching upstand and splashback carry the same decor up the wall, so the whole run reads as one surface.

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 Light 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 Light 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: Dark 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 Light 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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              • 38mm board with a 3mm rounded postformed edge
              • Used Effect surface, decor 4298 UE
              • Upstand 4100 x 100 x 22mm and 10mm splashback
              • Two lengths, plus 665mm and 900mm breakfast bars
              • Free deliveryNext working day to most of the UK*
              • Full lengthsDelivered uncut, ready to fit
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              Description

              A soft, cloudy grey with fine pale veining, in the Kronospan Finesse Used Effect finish. This laminate worktop is a 38mm board with a postformed front edge. A matching upstand and splashback carry the same decor up the wall, so the whole run reads as one surface.

              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

              Wipe with warm soapy water and dry the surface so the mottled pattern stays free of streaks. Skip scouring pads, which can dull any laminate. Keep a trivet beside the hob and a board under 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

              • Cloudy grey with fine pale veining

                The swatch shows a mid-light grey, mottled like old plaster, with thin pale veins and faint creases. It reads as quiet and mineral rather than busy, so it sits well beside stronger cabinet colours.

              • A worn-in Used Effect finish

                Finish code UE, Used Effect, suits a surface that looks lived-in from day one. Under it is high-pressure laminate that resists stains and everyday scratches, and it never needs sealing.

              • Light and dark from one decor pair

                The double-sided splashback shows Light Atelier on one face and Dark Atelier (4299UE) on the reverse. Add the matching upstand, or specify breakfast bars at 665mm or 900mm deep.

              A pale mineral grey for loft and Scandi kitchens

              Light Atelier suits kitchens that want calm colour without going white. Set it against navy, charcoal or black units for crisp contrast, or against pale oak fronts for a softer Nordic feel. The mottled pattern is forgiving in a utility room, boot room or garage conversion, where surfaces take knocks. If you like the pattern but want a darker room, its sibling decor is Dark Atelier.

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              How to fit

              Fitting Light Atelier

              Light Atelier is a 38mm postformed board, so the 3mm rounded front edge is part of the surface. Rest each length on the units first, and check the mottling lines up at any joint before you mark a cut.

              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. Light 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 code4298
              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 4299UE Dark Atelier
              WarrantyManufacturer’s warranty

              Questions about Light Atelier

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

              0330 000 0000Email us
              Does Light Atelier come in any other thickness?

              No, it is a 38mm postformed worktop with a 3mm radius front edge. Boards are 600mm deep in 3000mm and 4100mm lengths, and breakfast bars are 4100mm long at 665mm or 900mm deep.

              What is the best way to turn an internal corner?

              Cut a mason’s mitre with a worktop jig, or join the two boards with an aluminium joining strip. Both suit a postformed edge. Seal the joint so moisture cannot reach the chipboard core.

              Which cabinet colours suit this grey?

              Navy, charcoal and black units give the strongest contrast. Pale oak fronts bring a warmer Scandinavian mood. Black or brushed-steel handles both work, because the grey is neutral and fairly cool.

              Does an undermount sink work with this grey?

              Not with laminate, because water could reach the core at the cut edge. Choose an inset sink instead, and seal the cut-out with the matching edging strip or silicone.

              Which decor is printed on the splashback’s second face?

              One face of the 4100 x 640 x 10mm splashback is Light Atelier and the other is Dark Atelier, code 4299UE. Fix whichever face suits your scheme outwards.

              Is it a sensible pick for a rental or utility room?

              Yes. The surface wipes clean and resists stains and everyday scratches, and the mottled pattern is forgiving between deep cleans. Matching trims and an upstand keep the finish consistent.

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