Kitchen work surfaces

Material Quality

1. Indoor Kitchens: Standard stainless steel (SS 304).
2. Outdoor Kitchens / Marine Kitchens: Stainless steel (SS 316) due to its higher corrosion resistance.

Finishes

1. Non-directional Brushed: Trendy and user-friendly. This finish, also known as cloud, jitter, or vibrinox, makes scratches less visible and can be refreshed relatively easily. Non-directional brushing gives a beautiful, natural patina. A free sample can be requested upon inquiry. Currently, 90% of kitchen countertops are made this way, and we personally believe it is by far the best option.
2. Line-brushed: Traditional and commonly used for kitchen appliances. Scratches are more visible, and the surface is more prone to stains. Free sample upon request.
3. Bead Blasted: Less suitable for kitchen countertops due to the higher roughness, which promotes dirt accumulation. Free sample upon request.

Construction and Thickness

1. Flat Plate: Available in thicknesses of 3, 4, 5, or 6 mm. Thicknesses from 8 mm must be made from hot-rolled plate and are less suitable for the desired finishes. This plate is placed loose on a base cabinet, usually with a shadow joint, creating a nice effect.
2. Flat Plate glued to a wooden base: For example, flat stainless steel glued onto plywood. Due to differences in expansion coefficients and the fact that both plates are never 100% flat, we strongly advise against this application. The risk of gaps is high, and we are not satisfied with a ‘60% chance it will work.’
3. Folded Plate with Edges: For visually thicker edges (20-50 mm). Ideal for placement over existing supports. This variant is less common and feels somewhat ‘old-fashioned.’ For the correct dimensions of a wooden template supplied by you, the size determination can be found under ‘downloads.’

Sinks

1. Seamlessly Welded: Various models, often from Franke, Blanco, or others. Seamlessly welded for a sleek and hygienic finish. We can weld both individual sinks and sink units with drainboards. Check with Alinco whether a sink is weldable; we only need a flat top edge all around. When requesting a quote, please specify whether you will supply the sinks yourself or if we should provide them.
2. Undermounted Sinks: Only the opening is provided by Alinco, but we advise against this variant (from both a hygiene and strength standpoint). Stainless steel is a durable material, and the intention is for the countertop to last for years; over time, welding in a sink is only a minor additional cost.
3. Drainboard: You can choose either a sink unit with a drainboard, or we can provide a sleek, sloped section leading to the sink if desired.

If you wish for a drainboard, you have the following options:

1. Choose a sink unit with a drainboard.
2. We provide a fine, sloped surface toward the sink.
3. We provide a fully recessed area around the sinks; however, there is a risk that if the countertop is not mounted perfectly flat, water may remain on this edge.
4. A full water barrier on the edge of the countertop. This is old-fashioned and something we would only recommend if functionally necessary.

Materials

1. Stainless Steel (SS): Popular for its durability, heat resistance, and suitability for food contact. It offers a long lifespan and is easy to maintain.

Alternative Materials:

1. Aluminum: Not suitable for food contact, less scratch-resistant.
2. Brass/Copper: Expensive, difficult to process, not food-safe.
3. Blue Steel: Aesthetic but requires a lot of maintenance, not suitable for food contact or kitchen environments.
4. Hot-rolled stainless steel plate: This is a trend that some have tried to launch, but we do not support it (and it has not caught on).

Splashbacks

1. Flat Stainless Steel Plate: Standard 1-1.5 mm thick. Secured with Tec 7, available in the same finishes as countertops. Cut-outs for sockets are measured in advance.

Maintenance

For maintenance tips and more information, you can consult our website here.

Practical

Alinco does not measure or install kitchen countertops. However, we can assist you with questions and practical design.
Kitchen countertops and splashbacks are the only products Alinco manufactures for private individuals; beyond that, we do not work for private customers.