{"product_id":"howdens-white-marble-effect-compact-laminate-worktop","title":"Howdens White Marble Effect Compact Laminate Kitchen Worktop | 12mm","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWhite Marble Style With a Premium Slimline Finish\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a bright, contemporary kitchen with the \u003cstrong\u003eHowdens White Marble Effect Compact Laminate Worktop\u003c\/strong\u003e. Combining the elegant appearance of white marble with the practical performance of compact laminate, this premium work surface is an excellent choice for modern kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just \u003cstrong\u003e12mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e, the worktop creates a sleek, minimalist appearance, while the square-edge profile provides the crisp lines associated with contemporary kitchen design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite Solid-Core Compact Laminate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike conventional laminate worktops built around a chipboard core, this worktop is manufactured from \u003cstrong\u003ecompact laminate with a white core\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white colour continues through the core, meaning exposed cuts can be shaped into custom profiles without requiring a separate edging strip. This makes it particularly well suited to modern installations where exposed edges form part of the finished design. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMarble Effect Without the Cost of Solid Stone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe White Marble Effect finish delivers the light, luxurious appearance associated with natural marble while providing a more affordable and practical alternative to solid stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts smooth finish reduces reflections for a sophisticated appearance, while the white and marble-effect design works particularly well with white, grey, navy, black, green and natural wood cabinetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for Modern Kitchen Designs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact laminate also offers greater design flexibility than many traditional laminate surfaces. Howdens confirms this worktop is suitable for \u003cstrong\u003eundermount sinks and drainer grooves\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing you to achieve details normally associated with significantly more expensive worktop materials. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose This Worktop?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite Marble Effect design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine compact laminate construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlimline 12mm profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary square edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite solid core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposed cuts don't require separate edging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for undermount sinks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for drainer grooves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, easy-clean finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3m length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching breakfast bar, upstand and backboard available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-year manufacturer's guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHowdens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWOK2160\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKitchen Worktop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact Laminate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Marble Effect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarble Effect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSquare Edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3000mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e616mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.26kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Unsupported Span\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Overhang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatching Products\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackboard, Breakfast Bar \u0026amp; 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Wipe spills away promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways use chopping boards rather than cutting directly onto the surface, and use trivets or pan stands underneath hot cookware. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a real marble worktop?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is a compact laminate worktop with a White Marble Effect design, providing a premium marble-inspired appearance without the price of natural marble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between compact laminate and standard laminate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompact laminate uses a dense solid core rather than the chipboard core typically found in conventional laminate worktops. 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