{"product_id":"ekbacken-worktop-brown-walnut-effect-laminate-186x2-8cm","title":"EKBACKEN Worktop, Brown walnut effect\/laminate, 186x63.5x2.8cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Pinterest and Instagram fav IKEA hack is to take an IKEA kitchen top as a desktop and combined with ALEX drawer units. The veneer KARLBY is a popular choice, this laminate top is a more cost effective option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaminate worktops are durable and affordable. They are easy to wipe clean, and the worktop keeps its beauty over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a more cost effective top compared to a KARLBY, however the KARLBY is a veneer and this is a laminate, with a thickness of 2.8 cm (KARLBY is 3.8 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished edges on all 4 sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaminate worktops are very durable and easy to maintain. With a little care, they stay like new for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can cut the worktop to the length you want and cover the edges with the included edging strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thinner worktop with straight edging strip works perfectly in a modern style kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a perfectly coordinated look by combining this worktop with a matching wall panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaminate worktops are made by pressing layers of paper and resin onto particleboard under continuous high heat and pressure, creating a durable and practical surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembled size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 186 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 63.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 2.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFYI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.homeswedehome.co.za\/pages\/parallel-imported-ikea-products\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here to understand what it means that this is a parallel imported genuine IKEA product.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven though laminate is a durable material you should never place hot pots or pans directly on the worktop without a trivet or pot stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for use in wet rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for outdoor use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColours and vein patterns (horizontal and vertical) may vary slightly from those shown online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe clean with a soft cloth dampened in water and a mild washing-up detergent or soap, if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe dry with a clean cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not place a toaster, coffee maker, kettle or other kitchen appliances that emit heat directly over a seam between two worktops because the heat can damage the seam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways use a chopping board, never cut directly on the worktop with a knife. Never pull an object with rough or ragged edges across the worktop as it can scratch the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo prevent permanent stains on the worktop, wipe clean spills or messes immediately with a soft cloth dampened in water and a mild washing-up detergent or soap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticleboard, Laminate, Plastic edging, Unbleached paper\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IKEA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51356145615144,"sku":"904.429.80","price":3099.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/0086\/2768\/files\/90442980-01I.jpg?v=1770402679","url":"https:\/\/homeswedehome.co.za\/products\/ekbacken-worktop-brown-walnut-effect-laminate-186x2-8cm","provider":"Home Swede Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}