Monthly Archives: October 2010

Zodiaq Worktops

Given that I’m a huge admirer of Corian and the way DuPont regulate those who install and fabricate the material, I found it an easy choice to include Zodiaq worktops to sit alongside our other offerings on Kitchensfitted.co.uk An engineered quartz … Continue reading

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Caesarstone Worktops

Caesarstone worktops are, like Silestone, Compac and Zodiaq, a quartz engineered stone manufactured on a Breton machine, yet what many buyers may not be aware of is that Caesarstone were the pioneers of the process that others followed. Founded in … Continue reading

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Granite Worktops suitable for outdoor use

I was contacted by a journalist this week who wanted my take on an upcoming feature in a popular Kitchen Magazine. The subject, Silestone worktops that have been utilised in an outside area and were installed two years ago. The client … Continue reading

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Corian, Silestone and Quartz Worktops – some clarity

I’ve had some interesting discussions this week with a number of people still confused about various issues related to bespoke worktops and I thought this might be a good opportunity to clarify a few things. Silestone worktops are they different … Continue reading

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Silestone worktops vs Corian Worktops vs Luxore Worktops

Here at Kitchensfitted you may have noticed we choose only to sell specific ranges of bespoke kitchen worktops and although each have their particular attractions, I’d like to take you through the reasons why we offer only Quartz Worktops and Corian Worktops, the … Continue reading

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Buying Corian or Quartz worktops safely

I’ve had some interesting conversations this week. The first with a client who had purchased his Corian worktops via a retailer, not an internet retailer but a bricks and mortar showroom. A problem was discovered by the client two years … Continue reading

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Corian and Quartz worktops 50% off RRP – Gimmick

I keep coming across the term 50 or 60 or 40% off the RRP (Recommended Retail Price) for Corian or Silsetone or Compac and if anyone out there has a definitive list of what the recommended retail prices are I’d … Continue reading

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Worktop prices – how they are calculated

I’ve recently been taking a number of calls from customers contacting us on the false assumption that, the cheaper the linear or square metre cost of a worktop from a fabricator, the more affordable will be the cost of the total project. – Not … Continue reading

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Corian Worktop Offers – Genuine or just a hook?

Coming up to Christmas there’s a rush of offers available from worktop providers and most of these can clearly be seen in the three sponsored links at the top of your google search page and those running down the right … Continue reading

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Corian and Quartz worktops – why to buy from TFI

I often get asked why we only sell Corian and Quartz worktops at TFI. It’s an easy one for me to answer – because our phone never rings with issues that are more associated with other inferior surfaces that are … Continue reading

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