How long do kitchen worktops last
Last Updated on March 24, 2022
If you’re in the market for a new kitchen worktop, you will probably have recently found yourself pondering questions like: which type of worktop is right for me? How much do they normally cost? And what are some of the key benefits they can offer?
While each of these questions is important in its own right, one of the biggest questions to consider when choosing your ideal kitchen worktop is how long they are likely to last.
With such a wide variety of worktop options available on the market, after all, it can be difficult to know not only which type is right for your home’s specific requirements but also what difference it will make if you fail to maintain it over the long term.
In this blog, we help answer this question once and for all, enabling you to identify which type of kitchen worktop is right for you in relation to how long they should last for.
Built To Last
Being one of the most used surfaces in the home, all types of kitchen worktop are designed with longevity in mind, featuring a durable structure that can withstand a fair bit of wear and tear.
That said, however, certain types of worktop hold certain advantages over others, in terms of both the level of maintenance they require and how long they should last without needing replacing.
Solid Wood vs. Laminate
Solid wood worktops, for example, are well-loved because of their versatility and level of durability. Whether it be beech, ash, oak or walnut, each type of wooden worktop is truly built to last and easily withstand any accidental knife marks, scratches, burn marks or spillages when maintained correctly.
But, herein lies a key issue – without correctly maintaining a wooden worktop and oiling it on a regular basis, it could start to splinter and lose its level of durability more and more as time goes on.
On the other hand, compact laminate worktops are a hardwearing and durable alternative – albeit not to quite the same level.
Plus, compact laminate worktops come with the added benefits of being heat and scratch resistant, as well as incredibly easy to maintain, removing the need to oil them on a regular basis.
However, in situations where burn marks, spillages or other types of accidents do occur, they are much harder to get back to looking their best than solid wood options are.
Final Thoughts…
While all types of kitchen worktops are built to last, certain types will tend to last longer than others.
When looked after correctly, wooden worktops should be able to last for as long as you want them to – whether that be a year, a decade or even a century.
Similarly, laminate worktops – when wiped down and maintained on a regular basis – should also be able to last a long, long time, providing you with at least a decade or two’s worth of durability.
For further advice or information on either of these types of worktop, please do not hesitate to contact our team here at House of Worktops – we would be more than happy to help.