Laminates for the Kitchen

Choose the premium 1mm Artis line for kitchen countertops — it is thicker and tougher where heat, water and daily knocks are hardest. Marble-look and solid-colour designs are the most popular for counters. Seal the edges well and avoid placing very hot vessels directly on any laminate for the longest life.

Yes. Kitchen laminates are high-pressure laminates with a hard wear layer that resists heat, moisture, stains and scratches far better than untreated stone or paint. They are widely used for counters, backsplashes and cabinet shutters. Still avoid resting very hot pans directly on the surface to maximise its life.

Use the 1mm Artis line on countertops and high-use horizontal surfaces, and the lighter 0.8mm Woodrica or Artvio lines on cabinet shutters and vertical panels. Matching thickness to wear is the key: thicker where it is handled hardest, lighter where it only needs to look good.