The kitchen is the heart of our homes and the space that we allocate a large part of our budget when we furnish our home. The objective? Combine aesthetics and functionality. And on our way to achieve this goal, kitchen countertops become a key element.
All the Leroy Merlin kitchen countertops they can become a key piece of the style of your kitchen. However, it will never become functional if you do not take practical factors such as strength or maintenance into account when making your choice. Do you want to know what is the best countertop for your kitchen?
There is no single answer. The best countertop will be the one that best suits your needs. What is your budget? Are you going to give it a continuous or occasional use? There are a number of determining factors to make a good choice and which you should reflect on before visiting the Leroy Merlin kitchen countertop catalog.
Kitchen countertops according to material
In the Leroy Merlin catalog you can find laminate kitchen countertops, wood, marble or quartz, among other materials. Which to choose? Each of them has advantages and disadvantages and we believe that you need to know them to make a decision.
Laminate countertops
Laminate kitchen countertops are manufactured with a chipboard to which some layers of sheets of synthetic material adhere that provide different technical and aesthetic characteristics. This kind of countertop can imitate the finish of other materials such as stone, steel and wood, which allows us to provide the kitchen with the desired style in an economical way.
The price and the variety of finishes and available colors are some of its most notable advantages. However, its durability is lower than that of other types of materials. They are relatively resistant to shocks, but more sensitive than other materials to humidity and heat.
La Delinia laminate countertop Made in brown oak color with a matte finish, it is one of our favorites in the Leroy Merlin catalog along with those with postformed white front edge with dots and a gloss finish. They are also the most expensive with a price three times higher than the countertop with an oxidized anthracite matte finish that stars in the immediately superior image.
Solid wood countertops
Leroy Merlin's solid wood countertops feature a medium resistance to abrasion, scratching and staining. They are very porous so stains can penetrate and can deteriorate with moisture if they are not properly sealed. Treating them to nourish and waterproof the wood once installed regularly will be key if we want to keep it as the first day for longer.
Despite the drawbacks, they are a great ally to get kitchens of natural and warm look. At Leroy Merlin you will find beech and oak countertops with a smooth relief and a nuanced finish for a rustic look in multiple tones. In addition to walnut and bamboo countertops with a natural matte finish.
Quartz countertops
Quartz countertops are manufactured with a 90% or higher proportion of quartz and resins that provide a great hardness. Silestone or Compac are some of the commercial names of these materials resistant to impacts, stains and humidity and easy to clean with soap and water.
You will find them available in a wide range of colors and finishes with prices ranging between € 250 and € 450 per linear meter, with Compac countertops being cheaper than Silestone. One of the greatest weaknesses of these countertops, depending on their quality, is their resistance to high temperatures, so it is generally recommended not to put pans fresh from the fire directly on this material.
Granite countertops
Granite is a material that provides robustness to the kitchen and offers a great resistance and durability. It offers good resistance to shocks and high temperatures and despite being a porous material it is usually treated to "repel" stains.
It is a more expensive material than the previous ones but offers better benefits for continuous use than wood or laminates. Granite countertops they are made to measure and its price varies depending on the material (natural or imported), its finish (polished or vintage), the type of thickness and types of edge. The RRP € / linear meter that you will find in the Leroy Merlin catalog includes: 2 cm thick straight countertop and 65 cm deep, with recessed hole for surface-mounted sink and hob, straight polished edge and 5 top cm high
Porcelain countertops
Porcelain material is 100% natural and it is manufactured from a process of dissolution and crystallization of ceramics with minerals such as quartz, feldspar and silica. The countertops in these materials are light, resistant and durable and prevent the proliferation of bacteria, mold and fungi on their surface as they are non-porous.
Among the Leroy Merlin kitchen countertops you will find numerous designs in this material with different textures and finishes, as you can see in the image above. You can buy them from € 350 per linear meter, depending on their finish, type of thickness and types of edges available.