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  • Pietra Calacatta Solid Surface Worktop, Calacatta colour swatch
PietraShowing: 25mm solid surface

Pietra

Pietra Calacatta Solid Surface Worktop

A bright white marble effect with broad, soft grey veils drifting across it, cast as premium solid surface in 25mm. Worktops run to 3050mm and breakfast bars to 2000mm, both 25mm thick. A matching upstand is available in the same pattern.

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 Pietra Calacatta, 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 Pietra Calacatta, 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 Pietra Calacatta 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 £838.52

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              • 25mm solid surface, no chipboard core
              • Soft grey veils on a white ground
              • 12mm upstand to match, 3050mm long
              • 650mm worktops 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 bright white marble effect with broad, soft grey veils drifting across it, cast as premium solid surface in 25mm. Worktops run to 3050mm and breakfast bars to 2000mm, both 25mm thick. A matching upstand is available in the same pattern.

              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

              Clean with warm soapy water and rinse with a damp cloth. A pale surface shows marks more readily, so wipe spills such as coffee or oil sooner rather than later. The care kit pads remove fine scratches.

              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

              • White marble with soft, wide veils

                The grey veining is broad and low in contrast, drifting diagonally rather than cutting sharp lines. It gives a calm marble look that stays light in a bright kitchen.

              • Cast, not layered

                This is acrylic solid surface, one material from top to underside. Joints are bonded and sanded flush so a long run can read as one slab.

              • Island and wall edge covered

                Choose the 2000 x 900 x 25mm breakfast bar for an island and the 3050 x 100 x 12mm upstand for the wall, all in the same marble look.

              Marble character, one seamless sheet

              Real marble needs sealing and careful handling around lemon juice and wine. Calacatta in solid surface gives the same pale, veiled look in a material that is solid throughout and can be repaired by buffing. It suits handleless white or dove grey cabinets, an oak floor or a black tap, and it carries a long wall run particularly well because joints almost disappear.

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              How to fit

              Fitting Pietra Calacatta

              Calacatta is supplied in 3050mm lengths at 25mm thick, and the broad veining rewards some planning. Dry lay each piece first, then hand bonded joints to a fitter with the proper adhesive and clamps.

              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. Pietra Calacatta is supplied in full 3m and 4.1m lengths, uncut.

              ProductSize (L x D x T)Price
              Worktop 3.05m · 25mm solid surface 3050 × 650 × 25mm £838.52
              Breakfast bar 900mm · 25mm solid surface 2000 × 900 × 25mm £838.52
              Matching upstand · 3.05m 3050 × 100 × 12mm £89.97

              Specification

              BrandPietra
              EdgeSolid surface
              Thickness25mm
              Depth650mm; breakfast bars 900mm
              Lengths3050mm
              CoreSolid surface, the same material all the way through
              Matching upstand3050 x 100 x 12mm
              WarrantyManufacturer’s warranty

              Questions about Pietra Calacatta

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

              0330 000 0000Email us
              Is Calacatta solid surface real marble?

              No. It is acrylic solid surface with a marble look, so it does not need sealing and can be buffed if it scratches, as the pattern runs all the way through.

              Does the veining line up across joints?

              Veining is broad and soft, so a bonded joint blends well. Lay the pieces together before bonding to pick the most natural meeting point, then ask your fitter to sand the seam flush.

              How wide is the breakfast bar option?

              The breakfast bar is 2000mm long and 900mm deep, at 25mm thick. That depth gives a comfortable overhang for stools along an island or peninsula.

              What upstand is available?

              A matching upstand measures 3050 x 100 x 12mm. It follows the same veined look, so the wall edge matches the top rather than needing a tile or paint line.

              Will it stain if wine is spilled?

              Wipe spills promptly with soapy water and the pale ground stays clear. The surface is solid acrylic, so any mark that lingers can be buffed with the care kit pads.

              Will an undermount bowl sit well in Calacatta?

              Yes, solid surface suits an undermount sink, which keeps the edge clear for wiping straight into the bowl. A fitter should prepare the cut-out and bond the sink in place.

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