What are your benchtops made from?
Our benchtops are made using 30mm thick particle board, cover in a high pressure laminate.
Can you manufacture custom benchtops?
Yes, we can make custom length and depth benchtops! This can be done using our benchtop planner. Please note that we are limited with what our machines are capable of, so if you are unable to create the benchtop you’re wanting in the planner, we are unable to manufacture it.
Can I pick up a benchtop blank today?
We don’t have blanks “in stock” as they are picked and allocated to other orders. Blanks can usually be made quicker than our production lead time, but it is dependent on if they are already all allocated and when the next pressing run is.
Can you do a breakfast bar in ___mm? (not 650 or 900)
We can only do our breakfast bars in 650mm or 900mm depth as these are the size our blanks come with both the front and back rolled. If you are wanting a different depth breakfast bar, only the front will be rolled.
Is this benchtop colour available?
If the colour can be added to your cart, we currently have stock of the laminate. If it is out of stock and you would like to know an expected date for it to be available, please email info@cabjaks.co.nz with the colour you are after. Please note, we no longer stock our “White” colour as this has been replaced with “Pearl”.
How do I calculate the size of my benchtop?
It is best to manually add up the width of each cabinet, under bench voids, end panels and overhangs, you can then put these measurements in to our benchtop planner and decide which ends you would like to have clashed. All of our benchtops have a rolled edge at the front and if you select the ‘breakfast bar’ option, this will be rolled on both the front and back edges.
How do I calculate the overhang on my benchtop?
We usually recommend a 15mm overhang on the front edge of our benchtops, for example, if your cabinetry is 585mm deep, we would recommend a 600mm deep benchtop. For any exposed ends of the benchtop (i.e. not against a wall or tall end panel) we recommend a 10-15mm overhang to give the top a more finished look. These exposed ends also require clashing or ‘finishing’ to cover the raw edge.
Can I purchase an offcut?
We do not keep any benchtop offcuts in stock. If you require a benchtop blank (3600mm), this will need to be ordered online. You can then get in contact with the office to see if we have any available to be picked up earlier.
Can you cut sink and hob holes?
We are unable to make any cut-outs in our benchtops, so this will need to be done on-site when they are being installed. The only exception to this is our kitchenettes when selecting a benchtop and sink option on the product page. Please note, the sinks do not come installed in the kitchenette benchtops.
Do you sell splash backs?
Unfortunately, we do not offer any splash backs or upstands.
How should I clean my laminate top?
Warm soapy water is best, or Mr Muscle Surface & Glass or Ajax Spray n Wipe spray cleaners.
Do you offer any stone/quartz benchtops?
Unfortunately no, at this stage we only offer our laminate benchtops, or the stainless steel top with the 900mm and 1200mm 2 door kitchenettes.
How should I seal my benchtop?
We'd recommend painting any exposed edges that won't be visible with any acrylic paint to help seal the exposed particle board. All tops should be silicon sealed to walls, tall end panels etc. to stop water ingress. If tiling or adding a splash back it is recommended to silicon seal the top first. Fit the splash back, then silicon seal again.