Zenith Compact

Featured; Zenith Marbre Veneto 12.5mm ultra-slim worksurface and upstand in warm white texture. Image shows a Belfast sink and drainer grooves

Zenith is a compact laminate: 12.5mm thin, and a tough performer that looks, feels and sounds like stone but doesn't need to be templated, allowing for easy installation.

Manufactured for toughness with a solid-core composition, Zenith is fully waterproof with a consistent colour all the way through and double-sided decorative finish - so you can cut it into any shape you need for worktops, shelves and sills, and simply refinish the front edge to enjoy the coloured core.

A Zenith compact laminate worktop can be cut, fitted and finished on site using our specially designed Zenith installation kit, and the Zenith installation video series offers a step by step guide to fitting a Zenith worktop. You can also download resources to save or share.

The super slim profile, trend-led finishes and tough composition of Zenith worktops and islands make them the ideal choice for a modern kitchen, where design is now driven by open plan living, contemporary styles and social spaces. Learn more about changing kitchen design in our free 2020 Trend Report.

Available in 16 realistic designs on 5 coloured cores, Zenith worktops make practical, stylish alternatives to stone and wooden worktops

Zenith Installation

When you buy a Zenith worksurface, your detailed installation guide will be included. You can also find our in-depth installation videos on YouTube by searching “Zenith worktop installation guide.”

We highly recommend reading the installation guide in full before you begin your Zenith installation. Here, we offer an overview of the fitting process and address some commonly asked questions.

Cutting

Zenith worktops are hardwearing and require good quality machinery and clean, sharp cutters to produce a professional finish. This will ultimately save time and effort.

Slow or soft start tools must be at full speed before cutting begins

To cut through the full thickness of the worktop, work in three passes. The first plunge will clear 4mm, the second plunge another 4mm, and the final plunge will cut through the final depth of the material.

Jointing

You can join Zenith surfaces together in either a butt joint or mason’s mitre style using biscuit joints and adhesive, with hot melt blocks or G clamps (Figs 1,2,3&4).

Drilling

If drilling through the material, use a sacrificial piece of chipboard on the underside to stop the Zenith surface from flaking. You can drill through the whole of the thickness, or through part – if using a stopped hole, ensure a minimum thickness of 3mm of material remains to remove the risk of cracking.

Profiling Zenith Edges

You can remove cut edge sharpness by shaping slightly with a 240 grit sanding block. You can also shape the profile with a router and a pencil round of 1-2mm.

Sinks

Zenith surfaces are ideal for use with inset (Fig 5) and undermount sinks (Fig 6), including Butler and Belfast styles. Please refer both to the Zenith installation guide and your sink manufacturer instructions when fitting.

Drainer Grooves

Drainer grooves are for use with an undermount sink style only. Use a jig and hand router to cut grooves to a maximum of 6mm, then sand to finish. Please refer to the Zenith full installation guide and videos for a comprehensive view of the method.

Hob Installation

Zenith surfaces are compatible with most hobs. Most worktops leave a gap between the bottom of the hob and the items immediately beneath, but this gap is decreased due to the 12.5mm thickness of the Zenith surface, so some alterations may be made to plinths to accommodate the lower fit. Please refer to the full installation guide and videos for a comprehensive view of the method.

Oven Installation

Zenith is recommended for single oven installation only. The shelf at the bottom of the unit can be lowered by 20—25mm by removing and refastening further down. The front panel can be trimmed into two; place one above and below to frame the oven.

Finishing Zenith Surfaces

There is no need to polish or oil the surface. For a smooth finish to exposed edges, you can use a palm sander in 180 > 240 > 400 grit ultrafine paper, then apply oil only to the exposed edges. Please refer to the full installation guide and videos for a comprehensive view of the method.

Care and Maintenance

Zenith surfaces are easily maintained with mild detergent and a microfibre cloth. Do not use acidic or abrasive cleaners. Every day spills should

Samples

We strongly advise getting a sample prior to purchase, images may vary to items supplied. Request a sample

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For further information regarding the Zenith range of 12.5mm compact laminate worktops, please call our sales helpline 0345 269 7517 (option 1)