1 & 1A Courtybella Terrace
Newport South Wales NP20 2LA
Tel : 01633 251908
Email: info@wtlaminates.co.uk

Call back panel

Welcome to WT Laminates, Kitchen worktop specialists

Worktop Aftercare

General

Worktops are rigorously tested in line with British and European standards to ensure that they will meet the exacting requirements of any modern kitchen. Every worktop therefore incorporates specific features which make it highly resistant to heat, impact, scratching and moisture. Our decorative laminates are tested to a temperature of 180 degrees. Boiling water and cooking splashes will therefore do no harm to the surface of the worktop. All worktops are effectively sealed to protect the core from moisture along the front and back edges.

Cleaning

General cleaning of the surface only requires a damp cloth and a mild detergent or non-abrasive cleaner diluted with warm water. Abrasive scouring powders, creams and even polishes should all be avoided. If the worktop has a textured surface, a soft nylon nailbrush can be used to ensure a more thorough cleaning. Potentially persistent stains should be removed immediately. For gloss worktops, buff the surface after cleaning with a soft cloth.

Things to do and things to avoid

Things to do

HEAT

To prevent damage from hot objects, use heat resistant mats on the surface of the worktop. Always use ashtrays for cigarettes.

SCRATCHING

Always use a chopping board for preparing food.

MOISTURE

Wipe split liquids away from joints and cut outs immediately. Ensure that all in-set appliances are properly sealed with a suitable waterproof silicone sealent.

Things not to do

HEAT

Never place objects from the oven or hob directly onto the laminate surface since this may lead to blistering. Care should also be taken with hot irons and cigarettes.

SCRATCHING

Some crockery items, kitchen utensils and other objects sliding across your worktops will produce fine scratches in the laminate. However try to avoid sliding rough based objects across the surface. Never cut foodstuffs directly on the laminate surface.

MOISTURE

Moisture will not harm the laminate surface itself but it is advisable to wipe away any spillages as soon as possible. The critical areas are around joints and cut-outs.

Stain or mark Dry cloth or duster Damp cloth Warm water + detergant Non abrasive cleaner White spirit Nail polish remover

Tea      *             *            *

Coffee      *             *            *

Milk      *             *            *

Fruit Juice      *             *            *

Curry      *             *            *

Red Wine      *             *            *

Vinegar      *             *            *

Lemon Juice      *             *            *

Beetroot      *             *            *

Dust or light dust        *

Soap residue      *             *            *

oils (all)      *             *            *

Paint (water based)             *            *

Paint (solvent based)       *

Dyes - washable             *            *

Dyes - permanent       *           *

Shoe polish       *

Wax crayon       *

Biro/Pen             *            *

Chalk        *             *            *

Lipstick             *            *

Nail Varnish           *

Bleach        *             *            *

Fingermarks        *             *            *

Blood             *            *

Nicotine             *            *

Opening hours

Mon - Thu	8 am - 5pm
Friday	8 am - 4.30pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	Closed

Directions to our workshop and showroom

Stain or mark	Dry cloth or duster	Damp cloth	Warm water + detergant	Non abrasive cleaner	White spirit	Nail polish remover
Tea		*	*	*
Coffee		*	*	*
Milk		*	*	*
Fruit Juice		*	*	*
Curry		*	*	*
Red Wine		*	*	*
Vinegar		*	*	*
Lemon Juice		*	*	*
Beetroot		*	*	*
Dust or light dust	*
Soap residue		*	*	*
oils (all)		*	*	*
Paint (water based)			*	*
Paint (solvent based)					*
Dyes - washable			*	*
Dyes - permanent					*	*
Shoe polish					*
Wax crayon					*
Biro/Pen			*	*
Chalk		*	*	*
Lipstick			*	*
Nail Varnish						*
Bleach		*	*	*
Fingermarks		*	*	*
Blood			*	*
Nicotine			*	*