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Carrara/calacatta alternatives

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Sunisshining12 · 12/07/2018 16:11

I only need something slim, not as deep as a kitchen work. 10-20mm would be fine.

What are the options? Thanks

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Plural · 12/07/2018 16:14

Do you need it for your worktop?
Worktops do come in 20mm. Mine is

Linguaphile · 12/07/2018 16:59

We have a 12mm quartz worktop that looks very like carrara or calcatta marble. It’s super strong even though it’s ultra thin! Sample pictured below, though you can get much nicer veining depending on where you go for the quartz.

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Sunisshining12 · 12/07/2018 18:09

Thanks for the replies, that looks good! Where can I get this?

It’s to put on top of a cabinet/dresser

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Plural · 12/07/2018 18:35

Do you need something super realistic? Ikea do the besta to panels for the top of cabinets in a marble type effect

Sunisshining12 · 12/07/2018 19:11

Yes as I will be putting a sink on it, but thank you

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Noloudnoises · 12/07/2018 19:51

Silestone blanco Orion.

Plural · 12/07/2018 19:59

Do you need it for like a bathroom dresser where the plumbing will go through it?

Sunisshining12 · 12/07/2018 20:34

Yes it will just be a small basin that sits on top of the basin, but will need to cut through for the waste

I can’t seem to find any prices online

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Jetteage · 12/07/2018 20:34

Neolith Calacatta. We have just installed 12mm worktops and splashbacks and very happy with the finish. We also considered
caesarstone Noble Grey and Silestone Lyra and Lusso.

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Sunisshining12 · 12/07/2018 20:36

Preferably shiny please Smile

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Sunisshining12 · 12/07/2018 20:36

Can people please recommend where to actually buy it as no where has prices online?

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Jetteage · 12/07/2018 20:53

We contacted the manufacturer and asked for recommendations of suppliers near us. We also asked for a quote through a company a friend had used and also through our kitchen company, but I wasn’t as confident with them. I couldn’t find prices online (although all of our past jobs have been far more complicated than yours). Once we had chosen our I discussed our material I called the suppliers, discussed our needs on this he phone, emailed off the dimensions and requirements (including edging, finish, cut outs) to the appropriate person and usually were quickly given a quote.

Plural · 12/07/2018 23:52

Just identify the one you want and contact any worktop supplier with the size. They will then Give you a quote.

Sunisshining12 · 13/07/2018 07:12

Jetteage, your worktop looks absolutely incredible! You must be so pleased. Love that!

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