Tops for kitchens

Easy to use and practical, it offers a wide range of colours and finishes ensuring both visual appeal and functionality together. They are available in various thicknesses and various types of edges, as well as coverings with different technical and performance characteristics, that can match both classic and modern models. Thanks to its excellent value for money, it is one of the most-commonly used materials for the production of kitchen tops. The Fenix NTM and HPL laminate types are the most recent and most innovative ones from a technical point of view. They both offer the possibility of including sinks made of the same material; in the specific case of HPL laminate, it is also possible to have integrated hobs called PITT.

Composites are materials with durability as well as aesthetic features of particular value. They are made by mixing mineral substances (quartz, granite, glass, etc.), coloured pigments and resins that guarantee hardness and chemical stability. Some colours resemble natural stones, but compared to these, they allow carefree use and easier maintenance. In fact, when it comes to daily care they require a few simple precautions, thanks to which it is possible to guarantee their durability over time. Suitable for both modern and classic kitchens, they can be used with flush and under-top sinks. Some types of composite also include sinks incorporated in the top.

Ceramics are innovative materials, with high technical and durable performance. Those who choose a ceramic material for their kitchen top are undoubtedly opting for a material that provides high quality and durability and is also easy to use. As their name suggests, ceramics are solid inorganic compounds, therefore without resins, consisting of mixtures of only natural raw materials. Suitable for both modern and classic combinations, they can also be designed with integrated sinks, as well as with flush and under-top basins.

Marble and granite are the most commonly-used stones for making work tops in the kitchen: they are certainly a valid and refined choice and allow you to enhance the unique visual appeal of your kitchen environment. Since they are natural materials, they require specific care and attention, precisely because of their naturalness, in order to ensure their attractiveness and durability over time. Although they are suitable for matching both classic and modern kitchens, they are mainly chosen to provide prestige and authenticity in classic and contemporary models or those in brickwork. With granite and marble you can also include flush-top or under-top basins.

Of all the materials, stainless steel is the one that has a most particular impact on the appearance of the kitchen, especially for those who prefer an industrial taste. Synonymous with strength and modernity, it is durable, hygienic and practical when it comes to daily management. By opting for steel it is possible to embed sinks and hobs into the counter by welding them without visible joints.

Glass is a material suitable for modern and minimalist furnishings. It has a strong aesthetic impact, so much so that it becomes a key element of the kitchen design. It can be made with an aluminium substrate for an even more peculiar look or alternatively with an angular edge. As for use and maintenance, it is highly hygienic and easy to manage. It is usually combined with steel sinks that bring out its modern style, uprights, backs or accessories in glass and, if desired, crystal hobs.