20mm Worktops

Should you choose a 20mm worktop?  The benefits of a thinner worktop.

If you’re looking for a new kitchen worktop you may be surprised to see lots of 20mm worktops around. 20mm worktops match our modern desire for slick designs that take up less space. There’s no doubt that 20mm designs look beautiful but how practical are they?

Let’s uncover the reasons why 20mm worktops have become so popular and how advisable it is to get one.

Should you choose a 20mm worktop?  The benefits of a thinner worktop.

What is a 20mm worktop?

Until recently, 30mm was the standard depth for a kitchen worktop. However new materials, manufacturing processes and contemporary kitchen design trends mean a thinner kitchen worktop is the preference for many homeowners.

The modern trend for sleek trim kitchens means a thinner worktop fits well with a contemporary aesthetic. The most common type of 20mm worktop is a quartz worktop. The reason for this is that quartz kitchen worktops are super strong and formed from natural quartz crystals through manufacturing processes.

The manufacturing approaches used to make quartz kitchen worktops involves natural quartz crystals being crushed, mixed with polymer resins which act like glue, then the mixture is compressed under intense pressure to form a new, highly practical material.

Benefits of a 20mm worktop

1. Still strong: Strength is an essential quality for a kitchen worktop and one of the first questions people have when considering a 20mm countertop is will it be strong enough? As compression is used to form a quartz countertop, a 20mm quartz worktop will still be strong.

2. Cheaper: With less material needed to form a 20mm worktop, a 20mm quartz kitchen worktop is easier to transport, manoeuvre and produce. Those savings are passed on to you the customer, meaning a 20mm worktop is cheaper to buy than a 30mm worktop.

3. Versatile: Our preference for open plan living spaces and larger kitchens means our kitchen worktops are longer than ever. With a 20mm countertop, you can easily fit a continuous surface along a space because the countertop will be able to fit under features that stick out such as a window sill.

4. Highlights kitchen cabinets: If you’re planning to have a kitchen with a contemporary minimal look your kitchen cabinets are a big feature.

Whether you have statement cabinets, are incorporating cabinets with thinner doors or are planning to use handleless doors for a streamlined finish, a 20mm kitchen countertop may fit better with your overall look. A thin worktop may highlight your kitchen cabinets better than a 30mm worktop.

However, if you’re planning to install a granite worktop, it’s worth bearing in mind that 20mm is not suitable for every type of granite countertop because granite worktops are formed directly from a slab of natural granite stone.

For some slabs of granite a thickness of 20mm is not possible because it would reduce the strength and quality of the worktop yet this does not mean 20mm granite worktops are not available.

There are lots of different types of granite so you can get 20mm granite worktops. The difference is that all quartz worktops come in a thickness of 20mm whereas you can’t assume every granite countertop can be shaped with a thickness of 20mm although lots can.

From 20mm worktops to 30mm worktops, browse our huge range of premium quartz and granite worktops in a variety of thicknesses today. With our fast and efficient, tailored end to end service you can have your bespoke kitchen worktop installed within 5 – 7 days.

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