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Soft Shimmer Laminate Worktop

Soft Shimmer is a laminate decor whose name suggests a gentle play of light across the surface, over a chipboard core. It has a flat square edge in 40mm or 25mm, with a matching upstand and splashback. Browse the wider laminate range to compare.

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 Soft Shimmer, 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 Soft Shimmer, 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 Soft Shimmer 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 £358.00

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              • Thickness of 25mm or 40mm
              • Name suggests a gentle shimmer
              • Utility panel, upstand, splashback, edging
              • Each board 4000mm, 650 or 900mm deep
              • Free deliveryNext working day to most of the UK*
              • Full lengthsDelivered uncut, ready to fit
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              Description

              Soft Shimmer is a laminate decor whose name suggests a gentle play of light across the surface, over a chipboard core. It has a flat square edge in 40mm or 25mm, with a matching upstand and splashback. Browse the wider laminate range to compare.

              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

              Soft Shimmer responds to a lightly damp cloth and a drop of mild detergent. Buff dry with a clean cloth. Avoid scouring pads and abrasive cleaners that can scratch laminate.

              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

              • A shimmer that is meant to be soft

                Soft and shimmer together hint at subtle light play rather than bold glitter. Without a swatch we cannot describe colour or flecks, so the product photos are your best guide.

              • Laminate for everyday kitchens

                A high-pressure laminate face wipes clean with soapy water, resists everyday stains and scratches and needs no sealing. Seal the cut ends, because the chipboard core underneath must stay dry.

              • Four pieces in the same decor

                Choose a 3600 x 125mm upstand, a 3000 x 1200mm splashback, a 3600 x 350mm utility panel and a 5000mm roll of edging, all in Soft Shimmer.

              Where a gentle shimmer fits best

              A subtle shimmer can lift a plain kitchen without turning it into a statement piece. It may suit a bedroom-style dressing area, a cloakroom vanity run or a living-room bar as well as a kitchen. Use the 25mm board where a slimmer line helps, and the 40mm board for a solid front edge on an island. Both share one decor across the home.

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              How to fit

              Fitting Soft Shimmer

              Soft Shimmer boards are 4000mm long with a square edge in both thicknesses. Light effects can look different from different angles, so judge the surface at the working height before cutting and edging.

              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. Soft Shimmer is supplied in full 3m and 4.1m lengths, uncut.

              ProductSize (L x D x T)Price
              Worktop 4m · 40mm square edge 4000 × 650 × 40mm £358.00
              Worktop 4m, 900 deep · 40mm square edge 4000 × 900 × 40mm £555.98
              Worktop 4m · 25mm square edge 4000 × 650 × 25mm £311.89
              Worktop 4m, 900 deep · 25mm square edge 4000 × 900 × 25mm £528.62
              Matching upstand · 3.6m 3600 × 125 × 18mm £78.67
              Matching splashback · Backsplash 3m 3000 × 1200 × 8mm £309.20
              Edging strip · 5m roll 5000mm £54.25
              Joining strips · Straight 38mm Aluminium, 38mm × 640mm £9.99
              Joining strips · Corner 38mm Aluminium, 38mm × 640mm £11.99
              Joining strips · Straight 22mm Aluminium, 22mm × 640mm £9.99
              Joining strips · Corner 22mm Aluminium, 22mm × 640mm £11.99
              End caps · Left 38mm Aluminium, 38mm × 640mm £7.99
              End caps · Right 38mm Aluminium, 38mm × 640mm £7.99
              End caps · Left 22mm Aluminium, 22mm × 640mm £7.99
              End caps · Right 22mm Aluminium, 22mm × 640mm £7.99
              Fitting kit · Joint kit 3 connector bolts + sealant £12.99

              Specification

              BrandTopShape
              EdgeDecorative square edge, laminated both sides
              Thickness40mm or 25mm
              Depth650mm, 900mm
              Lengths4000mm
              CoreChipboard core under a high-pressure laminate surface
              Matching upstand3600 x 125 x 18mm
              Matching splashback3000 x 1200 x 8mm
              WarrantyManufacturer’s warranty

              Questions about Soft Shimmer

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

              0330 000 0000Email us
              How strong is the shimmer on this decor?

              The name suggests a gentle sparkle, but we have no swatch to confirm colour or pattern. Please check the product photos for the real effect.

              Which thicknesses and depths can I choose for Soft Shimmer?

              Boards are 4000mm long, 650mm or 900mm deep and 40mm or 25mm thick, all with a square edge laminated on both sides.

              Can I join it to the matching upstand easily?

              Yes. The upstand is 3600 x 125 x 18mm. Fix it behind the worktop, then seal the top and bottom joints with a neat line of silicone.

              Does the surface scratch easily?

              The laminate resists everyday scratches. Use chopping boards and trivets for knives and pans, and avoid dragging rough items across the surface.

              How do I handle a corner?

              Butt-joint the square edges with connector bolts and colour-matched sealant. Pull the boards tight so the surface lines up across the joint.

              Would it work for a vanity run or bar?

              It can. The boards are laminate with a square edge, suited to dry areas such as bars and dressing runs. Keep water away from cut ends.

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