Choosing the right worksurfaces is crucial to giving your new kitchen the style, functionality and durability you’re looking for. And whether you want cost effective laminates, hard-wearing solid surfaces and composites, or super-tough, glamorous granite, Callisto can guide and advise you on making the best possible choice.

Worktops need to be hardwearing and up to the challenges of a busy kitchen. A decision at an early stage will help you to form your design and also affect your budget as prices between the various types can vary greatly.

The table below shows the advantages and disadvantages of several types of work surfaces:

Worktop Type		Advantages		Disadvantages
Laminate
		Fairly inexpensive		Noticeable joints in corners
		Wide variety of colours		If damaged would need replacing
		Stain resistant		Only partially resistant to heat
Granite
		Robust and long lasting		Expensive - up to 3x more than laminate
		Resistant to heat		Requires templates & accurate measurements
		Variety of colours		Extremely heavy
		Greater Aesthetic appeal than laminate		Not easy to install
Composites & Solid Surfaces (eg. Caesarstone or Corian)
		Large colour variety		Cost - up to 3x more than laminate
		Personalised designs can be created		Templates & accurate measurements required
		Material is renewable and repairable
		Virtually invisible joints
Solid Wood
		Natural look, great for use with Belfast Sinks		Fairly Expensive
		Only surface that will not damge knives		Burn marks left by hot pans
		Can be shaped to any design		High maintenance
				Can be unhygienic if used for food preperation

Callisto can provide all types of worktop and will advise you on the best choice to enhance your kitchen and fit in with your budget.