They are the cheap version of benchtops. We have one in our current kitchen and, for now, it is totally fine. Not beautiful but functional and looks pretty good. In a world of stone benchtops (seemingly) they don't stand up to comparison however. But, if you go with it and you are happy with it it doesn't really matter what everyone else has! If you want to compare go to a shop like Laminex and look at all the different types they have. Other people can advise more on colour...

Hi iggs85. I see your point re cost and how you think it may look. I'll attach a photo of one of my semi-recessed basins in stone. We had to use semi-recessed due to space restrictions as well. The benches are 440. Are yours narrower? I did Google stone benchtop offcuts. eBay has some in marble and granite. There appear to be businesses that do sell offcuts. Anyway, I think you would certainly be able to find a beautiful laminate you like. There is such a wide range. There are also some that look so much like stone. Will you have vanity cabinets/drawers under the benchtop? If so, what are your thoughts there? Same laminate or different? Have you visited any shops yet to look at samples?

Hey there, I just moved into a new place with an amazingly large kitchen. The benchtops appear to Quantum Quartz with a layered/laminated edge. What I've noticed which is a bit odd is that the joins between the edge slabs are very visible. I've seen quite a number of other kitchens with thick edge profiles but never noticed the joins. I think it might be due to dirt and other grime accumulating in the joins, and it seems to be more visible in the corners. If I run my fingernail over these areas I can feel it slightly catch. Does anyone know how to safely clean these joins or if I need to get someone in to polish the edges?

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