How To Replace Kitchen Worktops in 9 steps & Why Use an Expert

Replacing your kitchen cupboard doors and drawer fronts is the most impactive way to upgrade your kitchen – at a fraction of the time, cost and inconvenience it takes to undertake a complete refit.

Your kitchen cupboard doors and drawers cover the most surface area in your kitchen and are the surfaces most likely to tell the tales of battles with spaghetti sauce, dropped pans and over-enthusiastic pets!

In other words, because of their location these are the surfaces that are going to bear the brunt of domestic wear and tear. However, replacing them can give your kitchen that ‘just installed' look and even give you the opportunity to change its look completely.

How to replace your kitchen worktop

You can replace your kitchen worktop yourself in DIY style. But it's so easy to make even the smallest or errors when you're doing any one of these 9 steps, even if you've done a bit of DIY before.

And if you do, your whole kitchen might not have the desired look, or worse, might not fit correctly.

1. Measure everything 100% accurately

2. Scribe your worktop to fit

3. Cut your worktop length and worktop thickness

4. Join the lengths of your worktop in a perfectly straight line

5. Use your joining strip

6. Secure your new worktops to your cabinet

7. Finish the exposed edges of your new worktops

8. Cut a recess for your sink

9. Insert your sink

Avoid the risk of getting the measurements wrong. Don't struggle along to fit your new kitchen worktops. It's not worth the worry and stress of ensuring you get the correct length, straight edge and screw positions.

Why use a professional to replace your worktops?

• Quicker - we do it faster than you think

• Error-free, effective - we're specialists at replacing kitchen worktops

• Not as expensive as you think - that's the magic of Kitchen Magic

• Save your money on buying the different materials - edging strips

Why replace your kitchen worktops?

Once you're stood admiring your gleaming doors and drawers, they might highlight another area that needs attention: the worktops.

After the doors and drawers, the worktops cover the next greatest surface area and, while they might not be exposed to the rigours of the kitchen on the same level, they certainly have their own tales to tell.

Dropped plates, spilt sauces, knife-cuts and all manner of events can leave their scars. So if you've taken the trouble to replace your kitchen doors and drawers, it seems a shame to have the effect spoilt by a worn-out worktop.

Complement your kitchen worktops with replacement kitchen doors

If you do consider replacing the worktop, then it's worth looking at your new kitchen cupboard doors and drawers and considering just how best to complement them.

Gorgeous, natural granite worktops

Kitchens that sport natural wood might benefit from traditional granite worktops to add an air of understated class to soft, soothing surroundings. If your kitchen is contemporary and colourful, you might consider using marble to bring some continuity to the colour scheme.

Granite would be the perfect material chosen if you adore the dated kitchen feel instead of the snazzy appearance some

Sleek and chic new worktops for a modern kitchen look

Alternatively, if you like things sleek and chic, stainless steel can add a professional touch to the room. There are a variety of worktops available and each can have its own effect.

If you're unsure, it might be worth talking to the kitchen refurbishment company who replaced your doors and drawers.

Many of these companies deal in these ‘finishing touches', in addition to the doors and drawers themselves. As experienced professionals, they will have a god idea of what's practical, what's popular and what best suits your kitchen.

If you've only replaced the cupboard doors and drawers, the process is incredibly simple: the refurbishment company only has to measure up your existing worktops and replace them in whatever colours and materials you choose.

Another reason people choose to start replacing kitchen worktops?

This in the event of replacing an oven with a different-sized model. But this simply means that the measurements of the new oven are incorporated into the measurements, as a whole.

A significant return on little investment

Perhaps the main reason people replace worktops is when they are selling their home. The kitchen is often the first room potential buyers see and will judge the rest of the home, accordingly.

It is estimated that replacing the worktops, doors and drawers can add between 4% - 7% to the overall value of your home; a substantial return on comparatively little investment.

Choosing to replace your kitchen worktops as well as the fronts to your doors and drawers really does put the icing on the cake.

Rather than having new surfaces that are let down by an old one, your kitchen can look as though it's just been put in, adding value to your home and giving you a culinary headquarters to be proud of.

What kitchen worktop would you love?

Can't decide between laminate kitchen worktops or wooden ones? We get it. When you're replacing kitchen worktops, it can be a bit overwhelming because there are so many to choose from.

For example, you could consider:

• Quartz worktops

• Solid wood worktops

• Laminate worktops

• Brightly coloured worktops

The choice is yours! If you have a strong preference for the style and colour of worktop, like a laminate worktop, or you're not sure which look is best, we can help.

FAQs about replacing kitchen worktops

Can you just replace kitchen worktops?

Yes. You can just replace your kitchen worktops and leave the kitchen sink and kitchen units if you want to. At Kitchen Magic, we can replace your old worktop and install your new worktop. The best part is we can do it quicker and far cheaper than you might think.

Is it easy to replace kitchen countertops?

Yes, it's easy for our team to replace your kitchen worktop. We replace kitchen doors, drawers and more so you can get the new kitchen feel you want, without the huge price tag.

Can you replace kitchen worktops without damaging cabinets?

Yes, you can replace your worktops, especially if you choose the right local tradespeople. At Kitchen Magic, we're experts in kitchen refurbishment. We replace kitchen doors, drawers and door fronts, including those finishing touches.

It all costs far less than you think, and it's job done sooner than you think as well! So, if you've got unstable worktops or you want to show your kitchen some love, you're in the right place to check out our kitchen makeovers.