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Melamine resin is the hardest of all synthetically produced organic materials. This is the reason for the high scratch and wear resistance of HPL. The high impact resistance of the material is due to the elasticity of phenolic resin. For further technical information please click here.	Nothing can equal the natural looks and seductive feel of a solid wood worksurface. Our extensive range beautifully answers all the diverse and demanding requirements of this important kitchen feature. It also offers an attractive, unifying element with the innate versatility to complement any style and finish of kitchen.	The Second Nature range of granite workspaces has been adopted by kitchen manufacturers and retailers all over the UK, Unlike many other surface materials, granite offers a prestigious look and provides durability for years.

...sunlight ... cigarette burns ...fruit juice ...tea stains ...red wine stains ...impact ...abrasion
...scratching ...saucepans ...steam ...coffee stains ...ink stains ...chemicals

Melamine resin is the hardest of all synthetically produced organic materials. This is the reason for the high scratch and wear resistance of HPL. The high impact resistance of the material is due to the elasticity of phenolic resin.
These properties also explain the high resistance of HPL to chemicals and heat. Burning a cigarette on the surface of HPL is one of the quality tests specified in BS/EN W8, which also determines all the other qualities important for the user.
However, the bottoms of some saucepans can become extremely hot and we recommend using a protective pad.

There's nothing easier than cleaning and caring for Duropal Worktops.
A major advantage of Di'opal Worktops is that the HPL surface makes cleaning so simple. Usually a moist cloth is sufficient, but use washing-up liquid to get rid of any grease. Stubborn dirt can be removed with an organic solvent such as methylated spirits or alcohol. Brushes with hard bristles (but not wire brushes) may also be used.

Light stains/dirt	Cleaning:
	dry or damp paper towels, a cloth or spong
Normal stains/dirt	Cleaning:
e.g. fat, oil and dirt particles, fingermarks, lime deposits, rust, juice, coffee, tea, wax, blood, universal marker etc.	with a cloth or soft nylon brush and washing powder, soft soap, toilet soap or washing-up liquid. If necessary, leave for a while and then rinse thoroughly with clean water.
Heavy stains/dirt	Cleaning:
e.g. discolouration through long exposure to tea, coffee, fruit juice etc.	with washing pow and household bleach (but do not repeat too often).
e.g. lead pencil, felt-tip pens, marker and ball-point pens, lipstick, crayons, wax, shoe polish, nicotine, nail varnish.	with an organic solvent such as acetone (nail varnish remover), methylated spirits, petroleum spirit, perchloroethene. Read the manufacturer's instructions carefully!
e.g. paint (water or solvent based paints, two-component paints,spray paints), varnish stains, printing ink	with water or an organic solvent. Remove two-component paints immediately.
e.g. adhesives (water-based, dispersion)	with water or an organic solvent
e.g. two-component adhesives, urea resin, melamine, phenolic resin.	Remove immediately. Do not allow to harden!

Duropal colours available below

Alpine White
U 1025 TC

Anthracite Peru
F 7646 TC

Beach
F 7203 TC

Beige Myriade
F 8191 PF

Beige Neuzeit Stone
F 7512 TC

Beige Orion
F 8331 PF

Belluno Granite
R 6284 TC

Black Brazil
R 6216 HS

Black Limestone
R 6424 TC

Black Myriade
F 8193 PF

Block Walnut
R 5151 W

Blue Ciel
F 7401 TC

Blue Himalaya
R 6412 TC

Blue Myriade
F 8194 PF

Blue Orion
F 8333 PF

Caldera Marble
R 6211 TC

Corn
F 7919 TC

Crystal Black
R 6213 TC

Dark Anthracite Fino
F 7684 TC

Green%20Epave
F 7710 TC

Green Polar Granite
R 6289 TC

Green-Black-Copper Neuzeit Stone
F 7515 TC

Grey Limestone
R 6423 TC

Grey Myriade
F 8192 PF

Jade Peru
F 7647 TC

Light Marble
R 6254 TC

Mars
R 6428 HS

Metallic Polaris
F 7205 MP

Mirabello Corro
R 6352 TC

Ochre Mariposa
R 6343 TC

Pale Beige Oregano
F 7484 TC

Pearwood Butcherblock
R 5510 W

Royal Maple
R 5474 TR

Star Black
F 7407 HS

Subdued Beech
R 5322 TR

White Beech Parquet
R 5336 W

White Beech
R 5320 TR

Black Brazil
R 6216 HS

Concrete
R 6488 PF

Connemara
R 6486 HS

Corsica
R 6485 HS

Glacial Storm
R 6480 MS

Jura Marble
R 6442 TC

Mocha Bamboo
R 5804 W

Natural Bamboo
R 5803 W

Oyster Sand
R 6481 TC

Pumice
R 6479 TC

Red Pluto
R 6432 TC

Sandstone
R 6489 TC

Silver Luna
F 7419 HS

Taurus Sand
R 6482 HS

Taurus Stone
R 6483 HS

Tuscan Granite
R 9484 HS

Venetian Granite
R 6465 TC

Welsh Slate
R 6487 PF

Woodmix Block
R 5989 W

Nothing can equal the natural looks and seductive feel of a solid wood worksurface. Our extensive range beautifully answers all the diverse and demanding requirements of this important kitchen feature. It also offers an attractive, unifying element with the innate versatility to complement any style and finish of kitchen. Timber worksurfaces are constructed from solid timber staves and carefully crafted to ensure maximum strength and durability throughout years of constant use.

Only simple maintenance is required. Common sense and light re-oiling will help to maintain the beauty and water resistance of the wood. The time span between oiling is dependant on the degree of use.

Bespoke layouts can be designed to suit your kitchen and accommodate features such as undermount sinks, Belfast sinks, edge profiles, cut-outs, drainer grooves and shaped ends. Standard blanks are available in 3m & 4m lengths. Stainless steel hot rods can be designed into the surface to act as a trivet, protecting the surface from hot pans.

Ten species of timber are available in 27mm and 40mm thicknesses plus 4 species in a full stave option. All species are sourced from sustainable resources. Varieties are aimed to accommodate personal tastes and aesthetic requirements including: ash, birch, cherry, iroko, maple, oak, prime beech, rubberwood, rustic beech and walnut.

Timber colours available below

The Second Nature range of granite workspaces has been adopted by kitchen manufacturers and retailers all over the UK, Unlike many other surface materials, granite offers a prestigious look and provides durability for years. Kitchen worktops are the hardest worked areas within the home and granite provides a surface that is waterproof and stain resistant, allowing its polished looks to remain for years.

Sandblasted granite provides a textured surface and is an interesting focal point in any kitchen design. With its natural earthy feel, sandblasted granite makes an inspired choice very much in vogue.

Sandblasted granite by its nature is more porous than a granite surface and it is therefore not recommend for use in hard-worked areas. Available in all the granite colours shown on the colour chart on the opposite page.