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IKEA Quartz worktops

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  • 10-03-2024 10:28pm
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    Snopake
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭


    Hi there, I have been looking at the ikea quartz worktops as the price is very competitive against alternatives.


    I have read somewhere that it is re-branded Silestone but I was wondering if anyone knows which Silestone colours the ikea options correspond to? As it is not possible to view a full slab in Ikea



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    frank730
    Registered Users Posts: 113 ✭✭frank730


    When I got a quote from Ikea kitchen designer I was told they don't do quartz, that was Sept last year. Best to book a free session with a kitchen designer who would have knowledge of their products.



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    Snopake
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭Snopake


    Okay, things may have changed since then as they have quartz samples in store now. I’ll try to get a planning session with them but not sure if they will be upfront about the rebranded products



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    Mellor
    Registered Users Posts: 39,024 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    They have discontinued the quartz in some markets due to public health concerns and an incoming ban.



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    Lumen
    Registered Users Posts: 31,009 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121890492#Comment_121890492

    Was that the silicosis ban that started in Australia for all "engineered stone"? Grim. It's amazing that we keep inventing new ways to self-harm.



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    Mellor
    Registered Users Posts: 39,024 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121890554#Comment_121890554

    Yup, final details to be confirmed tomorrow. But any any engineered materials with a silica content will be restricted to wet cutting. Which is manageable itself, but industry is reacting my moving away from these materials entirely and less harmful alternatives



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