Worktops are made form a variety of different materials, the cost of a worktop is largely dependant on the material it is made from. Usually, the more durable and better quality worktops are more expensive, but this isn’t always the case – sometimes a worktop can cost more simply because of its appearance.

The materials used for worktops include limestone, marble, soapstone, slate and quartz, but the most commonly used material is granite. Sometimes, wood, metal or even glass is used for worktops. Granite Worktops Cheshire are very popular, with worktops being created from the widely occurring type of igneous rock.

At least 20% of the volume of granite is made up from quartz; it can be an expensive material to use in a kitchen, even before installation charges, but it is an extremely popular choice, with most people preferring granite to any other worktop material. The pricing of granite largely depends on what the granite is like, such as its colour, patterns, country of origin and what the current design trends are.

When deciding on a granite worktop it is important to consider the rest of the kitchen, such as the rest of the cabinets. Make sure that the worktops will compliment everything else; you usually find dark coloured worktops on light cabinets and vise versa.

There are many ways to receive help before buying worktops, such as checking magazines or online to see what looks good.

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