Minerva worktops

[Koala2]

Has anyone got these? Are they easy to care for and look nice? Am I mad to consider - if so what is better (not interested in granite or wood as sound like a lot of work to keep nice).

[123rd]

I'm really interested in Minerva worktops. We have had a quote and it's quite ££ and I really want to make sure its worth it. I don't want wood or corian. What I really wanted was polished concrete but that's not going happen.

[KanyesVest]

Sorry to butt in op, but 123rd, do you mind me asking why polished concrete isn't going to happen? It's a work surface I was thinking of.

[123rd]

Two reasons really. I asked about 3 or 4 local tradesmen/ suppliers and they all pulled a face and said" oh, no. Can't do that. Sorry". It is also mega expensive and I heard you need stronger cabinets to support it... But it looks amazing. I will be very jealous!

[KanyesVest]

Interesting, thanks.

[Koala2]

Have you decided what to get, 123?

[123rd]

It's all down to budget Minerva would be my first choice but it's a quarter of the final price of the whole kitchen. The chap was showing me some alternatives ...basically a thinner laminate. But it looked crap. Our builder has suggested Maia - I think that's the name. He reckons it's really good but I haven't had a chance to research yet.
Any other ideas??

[Elmhouse17]

Did you find out anything about the Minerva worktops? I'm trying to find out about how well these wear but there doesn't seem to be much out there!