Ikea Kitchens & Appliances 2013

HOW TO CHOOSE
worktops, sinks and taps
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Quick guide: materials
Laminate
Durable all-rounder.
Heat, water and scratch-
resistant, and easy
to clean and maintain.
Wood
Hard wearing and natural.
Pre-treated with oil.
Just needs additional oiling
and sanding now and then
to maintain its beautiful
quality and finish.
Choose
your sink
Single bowl, 1½
bowl or double
bowl? Here’s some
basic info about our
sinks in stainless
steel and porcelain.
Single bowl
Lots of space for rinsing
food and doing the
dishes. Mini sink bowl
for pouring out leftover
liquids while you’re
washing up. No predrilled
hole: you decide
where to put the tap.
Acrylic
Withstands water, bacteria and
stains. Easy to clean. The only
worktop material that can be
fully integrated with your sink.
Stone
Great option if you're looking
for a moisture-resistant, hard
wearing, scratch-resistant and
maintenance-free worktop.
Worktops must withstand a lot. We make
sure they do. We test all of our worktops
carefully so that they cope with everyday
wear and tear for a very long time.
Single + drainer
Room for both washing
up and drying dishes.
(Keeps water away from
the worktop, too).
Reversible. No predrilled
hole: you decide
where to put the tap.
FREE
25
Year
Guarantee
All worktops have
a free 25-year guarantee
(except LAGAN and FYNDIG).
Find out more on page 82
Double bowl
Classic sink type with
space for dishes, rinsing
and draining. Reversible.
No pre-drilled hole:
you decide where to put
the tap.
Pre-cut or
custom-made?
Pre-cut worktops are
available in standard
lengths in laminate
or solid wood.
A good option when:
• you have a straight
line kitchen
(maximum 246cm)
• you want to take home
your worktop today
Custom-made worktops
are adapted to your
needs. Available in
laminate, wood, acrylic and
stone. A good option when:
• the dimensions and layout
of your kitchen demand
a tailor-made solution
• you want a ready-made
worktop delivered to
your door
1½ bowl with drainer
The all-in-one sink: washing
up, rinsing and drying in one
unit. Reversible. No pre-drilled
hole: you choose where to put
the tap.
A fully integrated sink
Order an acrylic sink and you have the option of including
a moulded integrated sink. They are cast in one piece, giving
a simple, hygienic finish that’s available in two different
colours: white or beige. Interested? Talk to a kitchen expert
at your IKEA store.
Facts
IKEA taps reduce
water consumption by
up to 40% without
any loss of pressure
Porcelain sinks
Smooth finish, easy to
clean and nearly
impossible to scratch
or stain. Pre-drilled
holes for the tap.
BILD
Choose
your tap
The best tap for your kitchen?
It all depends on your needs
and preferences. Learn more
about the two popular
types here.
All our taps comply with the market standards.
Single lever
A single handle makes
it easy to control the
temperature and flow
with one hand.
More info!
WORKTOPS, SINKS AND MIXER TAPS
We offer a free, detailed buying guide
about our worktops, sinks and taps.
Pick up a copy at the store or
download it at IKEA.co.uk
High spout
High spout taps are
great for washing big
pots, or filling vases.