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Laminate Kitchen Worktops
Formica laminate worktops in oak and wood, white, marble, stone and concrete looks: a hard-wearing, non-porous surface with a curved (postformed) front edge. Boards are 22mm or 38mm thick, 3m to 4.1m long, and start at £109.99 including VAT.
- 47 Formica decors
- 22mm or 38mm thick
- 600 or 670mm deep · 900mm breakfast bars
- 10-year guarantee
- Cut-to-size in 3 to 7 working days
- Two-man delivery £30 per order, however many boards
- Free collection from Burnley
Shop laminate worktops by look
Wood effect
Oak, walnut and butcher-block looksSee wood decors
Stone effect
Quartz, chalkstone and travertine looksSee stone decors
Marble effect
Calacatta, white and black marblesSee marble decors
Concrete effect
Brushed and elemental concreteSee concrete decors
Plain colour
Crisp white and solid coloursSee plain decorsLaminate worktop sizes and specification
| Material | Formica high-pressure laminate (HPL) surface on a thicker worktop board |
|---|---|
| Front edge | Curved (postformed) front edge; one finished long edge, so exposed ends take an edging strip |
| Thickness | 22mm or 38mm, depending on the decor |
| Lengths | 3m to 4.1m, depending on the decor |
| Depths | 600mm or 670mm worktops; 900mm breakfast bars |
| Matching pieces | Upstands, splashbacks and edging strips in the same decor |
| Water | Non-porous, fully water-resistant surface |
| Sinks | Undermount or top-mount |
| Heat | Use a trivet or heat mat under hot pans |
| Guarantee | 10 years on materials and workmanship |
| Cutting | Cut-to-size service in 3 to 7 working days, or cut on site with standard woodworking tools |
| Delivery | Two-man delivery £30 per order, however many boards, or free collection from Burnley |
| Boards from | £109.99 including VAT |
Every range page shows the exact sizes and price of each board, upstand, splashback and edging strip in that decor.
How much do laminate worktops cost?
Our laminate worktop boards start at £109.99 including VAT. Longer 4.1m boards, 670mm-deep worktops and 900mm breakfast bars cost more, and each decor has matching upstands, splashbacks and edging strips priced on its range page. Delivery is £30 per order however many boards you buy, or collect free from Burnley.
Are laminate worktops any good?
Yes. A Formica Originals worktop has a high-pressure laminate surface that is non-porous, fully water-resistant, hard-wearing and easy to wipe clean, with a 10-year guarantee. It costs less than solid wood, compact laminate or FENIX NTM and comes in the widest choice of looks. Treat it sensibly: use a trivet under hot pans, a chopping board for knives, and an edging strip on any exposed end.
What are the downsides of laminate worktops?
- Heat: a hot pan can mark the surface, so always use a trivet or heat mat.
- Knives: cutting straight on it will scratch it, so use a chopping board.
- Repairs: deep chips and burns cannot be sanded out the way solid wood can.
- Edges: only the front edge is finished, so cut ends need an edging strip and sealing.
- Edge style: the front edge is curved; for a square, slim edge choose compact laminate worktops.
Laminate or solid wood worktops?
Laminate costs less (boards from £109.99), needs no oiling and comes in the widest choice of looks. Solid wood (boards from £123) is real timber that can be sanded back and re-oiled, but it needs oiling before use and more care around water. See solid wood worktops or compare every material on worktops by material.
22mm or 38mm laminate worktop?
38mm is the classic kitchen worktop thickness and most of our decors come in it. 22mm gives a slimmer, more modern edge. Both have the same Formica surface and rounded front edge, so choose the decor you like first, then the thickness it is made in.
Fitting and care
- Cutting: cut on site with standard woodworking tools, or order a cut-to-size board.
- Edges: fit an edging strip to any exposed end and seal cut edges, including sink and hob cut-outs, before fitting.
- Cleaning: wipe with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Avoid abrasive or solvent-based cleaners and undiluted bleach.
- Heat and knives: always use a trivet or heat mat and a chopping board.
Laminate worktop questions
Are laminate worktops waterproof?
The Formica surface is non-porous and fully water-resistant, so spills wipe straight off. The board's cut ends are not, so fit an edging strip to any exposed end and seal cut edges, including sink and hob cut-outs, before fitting.
Can you put hot pans on a laminate worktop?
Not directly. Always use a trivet or heat mat under hot pans, because direct, sustained heat can damage the surface over time.
Can I cut a laminate worktop myself?
Yes. Formica Originals worktops can be cut on site with standard woodworking tools. If you prefer, we can cut them to size for you, ready in 3 to 7 working days.
Can you fit an undermount sink to a laminate worktop?
Yes. Formica Originals worktops work with undermount or top-mount sinks.
What thickness are laminate worktops?
Our laminate worktops come in 38mm, the classic thickness, or 22mm for a slimmer edge. Each decor is made in one or both thicknesses.
Are there matching upstands, splashbacks and edging strips?
Yes. Each decor has matching pieces in the same finish, listed with their sizes and prices on the range page.
What is the difference between laminate and solid laminate worktops?
A laminate worktop has a decorative laminate surface on a thicker board with a curved front edge. A solid (compact) laminate worktop is one solid slab, 12mm or 20mm thick, waterproof right through with a square edge. We sell solid laminate as compact laminate worktops.
What guarantee do laminate worktops have?
Formica Originals worktops come with a 10-year guarantee covering defects in materials and workmanship.
Comparing materials? See all worktops by material, solid wood worktops and compact laminate worktops, or call us on 01282 429061. Guide checked October 2026.
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Formica Originals Nebbia OakThe Formica Nebbia Oak PP8376 worktop brings misty woodgrain character to your kitchen with durable, easy-clean practicality.Starting at £11.00
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Formica Originals Newcastle OakThe Formica Newcastle Oak PP7671 worktop brings warm, block-style woodgrain character to your kitchen with durable, easy-clean practicality.Starting at £11.00
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Formica Originals Padua OakThe Formica Padua Oak PP6278 worktop brings warm, rustic woodgrain character to your kitchen with durable, easy-clean practicality.Starting at £11.00
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Formica Originals Patine ChalkThe Formica Patine Chalk PP9923 worktop brings soft, weathered stone character to your kitchen with durable, easy-clean practicality.Starting at £11.00
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Formica Originals Platinum BlackThe Formica Platinum Black PP7682 worktop brings deep, dramatic character to your kitchen with durable, easy-clean practicality.Starting at £12.00
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Formica Originals Platinum CloudThe Formica Platinum Cloud PP7677 worktop brings ethereal stone character to your kitchen with durable, easy-clean practicality.Starting at £12.00
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Formica Originals Platinum TornadoThe Formica Platinum Tornado PP7679 worktop brings bold, dynamic character to your kitchen with durable, easy-clean practicality.Starting at £12.00
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Formica Originals Platinum WhiteThe Formica Platinum White PP7680 worktop brings pure, luminous character to your kitchen with durable, easy-clean practicality.Starting at £13.00
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Formica Originals Platinum White 22mmThe Formica Platinum white worktop brings sleek etching-inspired character to your kitchen with durable, easy-clean practicality.Starting at £13.00
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Formica Originals Raven Oak 38mmThe Formica Raven Oak PP5853 worktop brings deep, dramatic woodgrain character to your kitchen with durable, easy-clean practicality.Starting at £11.00
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Formica Originals Ravine Wood 38mmThe Formica Ravine Wood PP8379 worktop brings rustic, deep-grained wood character to your kitchen with durable, easy-clean practicality.Starting at £12.00
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Formica Originals Rural Oak 38mmThe Formica Rural Oak PP8853 worktop brings warm, rustic woodgrain character to your kitchen with durable, easy-clean practicality.Starting at £11.00
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Formica Originals Sahara Noir 22mmThe Formica Sahara Noir PP9921 worktop brings deep, dramatic stone character to your kitchen with durable, easy-clean practicality.Starting at £14.00
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Formica Originals Sovereign Greystone 22mmThe Formica Sovereign Greystone PP5834 worktop brings refined stone character to your kitchen with durable, easy-clean practicality.Starting at £14.00
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Formica Originals Sovereign White 22mmThe Formica Sovereign White PP5833 worktop brings pure, luminous character to your kitchen with durable, easy-clean practicality.Starting at £14.40
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Formica Originals Storm Monolith 22mmThe Formica Storm Monolith PP7912 worktop brings bold, dramatic stone character to your kitchen with durable, easy-clean practicality.Starting at £14.40
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Formica Originals Tawny Oak 38mmThe Formica Tawny Oak PP5854 worktop brings warm, golden woodgrain character to your kitchen with durable, easy-clean practicality.Starting at £14.40
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Formica Originals Tumbled Travertine 38mmThe Formica Tumbled Travertine PP5812 worktop brings soft, weathered stone character to your kitchen with durable, easy-clean practicality.Starting at £14.40
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Formica Originals Veneto Marble 22mmThe Formica Veneto Marble PP7674 worktop brings refined marble character to your kitchen with durable, easy-clean practicality.Starting at £14.40
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Formica Originals Viola Marble 22mmThe Formica Viola Marble PP5858 worktop brings soft, elegant marble character to your kitchen with durable, easy-clean practicality.Starting at £11.04
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Formica Originals Walnut Butcher Block 38mmThe Formica Walnut Butcher Block PP0911 worktop brings warm, rich woodgrain character to your kitchen with durable, easy-clean practicality.Starting at £11.04
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Formica Originals Whisper Neo 22mmThe Formica Whisper Neo PP5857 worktop brings sleek etching-inspired character to your kitchen with durable, easy-clean practicality.Starting at £94.99
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Formica Originals White Bardigilio 38mmThe Formica White Bardiglio PP9306 worktop brings refined marble-inspired character to your kitchen with durable, easy-clean practicality.Starting at £11.04