I am so annoyed because I think I may have to compromise our new kitchen
because MFI cannot supply kitchen worktops in lengths greater than 3m.

I have just today ordered one of MFI's top of the range sinks, a Franke
Divida in Slate Grey (a colour only available through MFI), and today went
back to MFI to assess which worktop would look best with it. The idea to
have a black / dark grey worktop to blend in with the dark sink and flush
fitting ceramic hob.

To our amazement the MFI Black Ebony Style worktop is an exact match for the
sink, so much so that to two will look as one. Very nice thought 'err
indoors. However the new kitchen needs a continuous run of worktop of 3.1m
and any joint along a continues length would look awful. BUT the MFI muppet
was adamant that 3m is the maximum length available, and even a special
order cannot be considered.

So does anyone know who manufactures worktops for MFI, and I can then make a
vain attempt to talk to the manufacturer directly.

Any help advice or information gratefully received, as I'm so pee'd off that
I have to compromise the kitchen, by either scraping two new Ikea cabinets
in lieu of 10cm shorter ones and upsetting the symmetry of the kitchen or
having a different, less visually appealing worktop.

"DeeBee" wrote in message
...
I am so annoyed because I think I may have to compromise our new kitchen
because MFI cannot supply kitchen worktops in lengths greater than 3m.

I have just today ordered one of MFI's top of the range sinks, a Franke
Divida in Slate Grey (a colour only available through MFI), and today went
back to MFI to assess which worktop would look best with it. The idea to
have a black / dark grey worktop to blend in with the dark sink and flush
fitting ceramic hob.

To our amazement the MFI Black Ebony Style worktop is an exact match for
the
sink, so much so that to two will look as one. Very nice thought 'err
indoors. However the new kitchen needs a continuous run of worktop of 3.1m
and any joint along a continues length would look awful. BUT the MFI
muppet
was adamant that 3m is the maximum length available, and even a special
order cannot be considered.

So does anyone know who manufactures worktops for MFI, and I can then make
a
vain attempt to talk to the manufacturer directly.

Any help advice or information gratefully received, as I'm so pee'd off
that
I have to compromise the kitchen, by either scraping two new Ikea cabinets
in lieu of 10cm shorter ones and upsetting the symmetry of the kitchen or
having a different, less visually appealing worktop.



Try a laminate specialist (yellow pages), we have one locally who makes up
*anything* to order. I've just ordered a very strage angled and shaped piece
along with some normal lengths and they were happy to do it, a a price :-(

Tony

"DeeBee" wrote in message
...
I am so annoyed because I think I may have to compromise our new kitchen
because MFI cannot supply kitchen worktops in lengths greater than 3m.

I have just today ordered one of MFI's top of the range sinks, a Franke
Divida in Slate Grey (a colour only available through MFI), and today went
back to MFI to assess which worktop would look best with it. The idea to
have a black / dark grey worktop to blend in with the dark sink and flush
fitting ceramic hob.

To our amazement the MFI Black Ebony Style worktop is an exact match for
the
sink, so much so that to two will look as one. Very nice thought 'err
indoors. However the new kitchen needs a continuous run of worktop of 3.1m
and any joint along a continues length would look awful. BUT the MFI
muppet
was adamant that 3m is the maximum length available, and even a special
order cannot be considered.

So does anyone know who manufactures worktops for MFI, and I can then make
a
vain attempt to talk to the manufacturer directly.

Any help advice or information gratefully received, as I'm so pee'd off
that
I have to compromise the kitchen, by either scraping two new Ikea cabinets
in lieu of 10cm shorter ones and upsetting the symmetry of the kitchen or
having a different, less visually appealing worktop.



This manufacturer does worktop in 3.6 metre lengths, but I don't know if
they do your pattern/design. They have a couple of ebony designs though.

Jaybee

"JayBee" wrote in message
...

"DeeBee" wrote in message
...
I am so annoyed because I think I may have to compromise our new kitchen
because MFI cannot supply kitchen worktops in lengths greater than 3m.

I have just today ordered one of MFI's top of the range sinks, a Franke
Divida in Slate Grey (a colour only available through MFI), and today
went
back to MFI to assess which worktop would look best with it. The idea to
have a black / dark grey worktop to blend in with the dark sink and
flush
fitting ceramic hob.

To our amazement the MFI Black Ebony Style worktop is an exact match for
the
sink, so much so that to two will look as one. Very nice thought 'err
indoors. However the new kitchen needs a continuous run of worktop of
3.1m
and any joint along a continues length would look awful. BUT the MFI
muppet
was adamant that 3m is the maximum length available, and even a special
order cannot be considered.

So does anyone know who manufactures worktops for MFI, and I can then
make
a
vain attempt to talk to the manufacturer directly.

Any help advice or information gratefully received, as I'm so pee'd off
that
I have to compromise the kitchen, by either scraping two new Ikea
cabinets
in lieu of 10cm shorter ones and upsetting the symmetry of the kitchen
or
having a different, less visually appealing worktop.



This manufacturer does worktop in 3.6 metre lengths, but I don't know if
they do your pattern/design. They have a couple of ebony designs though.

Jaybee



Jaybee, please tell......who is the manufacturer,. are they UK based, etc
etc, this is getting a desperate situation, I'm even contenplating whether
joints in the middle / either side of the hob would look acceptable. I am
prepared to pay a premium price for the right worktop.

Desperate Duncan ;-)

May be Profile Laminators Ltd Sheffield. I'd like to know if I guessed
right.

Search for V Audritt & go from there for a contact.

Regards
Capitol

On Fri, 16 Jan 2004 20:15:21 -0000, "DeeBee"
wrote:

I am so annoyed because I think I may have to compromise our new kitchen
because MFI cannot supply kitchen worktops in lengths greater than 3m.

Can't promise, but there is a company in New Haw, Weybridge, Surrey -
they are very coy about advertising, etc. about what they do - so, one
is led to think they do not need to advertise - they get enough
business from their commercial (wholesale) customers (MFI etc,
perhaps) called Stantons (Weybridge) Ltd., Canal Brige, Byfleet Road,
Weybridge - (01932 -I think-848131) - they supplied us with 4m cut to
size with routed joins for our DIY kitchen 20 years ago and they are
still there. They are seriously secretive - so don't tell them I sent
you! :-}}

"Aiden" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 16 Jan 2004 20:15:21 -0000, "DeeBee"
wrote:

I am so annoyed because I think I may have to compromise our new kitchen
because MFI cannot supply kitchen worktops in lengths greater than 3m.

Can't promise, but there is a company in New Haw, Weybridge, Surrey -
they are very coy about advertising, etc. about what they do - so, one
is led to think they do not need to advertise - they get enough
business from their commercial (wholesale) customers (MFI etc,
perhaps) called Stantons (Weybridge) Ltd., Canal Brige, Byfleet Road,
Weybridge - (01932 -I think-848131) - they supplied us with 4m cut to
size with routed joins for our DIY kitchen 20 years ago and they are
still there. They are seriously secretive - so don't tell them I sent
you! :-}}

I believe Howdens Joinery (part of MFI Group) make kitchens for MFI so your
local branch could be worth a try. (Not sure if they make the worktops
though)


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In message , DeeBee
writes
To our amazement the MFI Black Ebony Style worktop is an exact match for the
sink, so much so that to two will look as one. Very nice thought 'err
indoors. However the new kitchen needs a continuous run of worktop of 3.1m
and any joint along a continues length would look awful. BUT the MFI muppet
was adamant that 3m is the maximum length available, and even a special
order cannot be considered.

As an alternative to tracking down this specific worktop, it may be
worthwhile trying a laminates /worktop specialists merchant.

We got our kitchen worktop from a company in Leeds who basically just
sell chipboards, worktops etc. they had a very wide range of finishes to
choose from, many more thn the averge kitchen merchant.

I'm sure most areas have something similar.
--
Chris French, Leeds

Aiden wrote in message . ..
On Fri, 16 Jan 2004 20:15:21 -0000, "DeeBee"
wrote:

I am so annoyed because I think I may have to compromise our new kitchen
because MFI cannot supply kitchen worktops in lengths greater than 3m.


I don't know the name of the company, but there's a place in Miles
Gray Rd in Basildon that supplied a 4m length of a worktop that Wickes
only had in 3m lengths. I think the same worktop is also in MFI.


Mike

When we bought our units at MFI, the salesman pointed out we could get
the same worktops cheaper at Wickes/B&Q... which we did.

Don't know whether they stock the ones you're after but you should
find a label inside the shrink-wrap with the manufacturer's contact
details.

HTH,
Mike

MFI worktops are 616mm wide, most are 600

There are several makers of worktops either 3.6 or 4.1 metres long,

Try looking for specialist worktops shops rather than sheds.

If you are in Essex email me


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"mike" wrote in message
om...
When we bought our units at MFI, the salesman pointed out we could get
the same worktops cheaper at Wickes/B&Q... which we did.

Don't know whether they stock the ones you're after but you should
find a label inside the shrink-wrap with the manufacturer's contact
details.

HTH,
Mike

A bit of a pain, but can you go back to the MFI showroom, open a base unit
and have a look on the underside of the worktops. You may have to look in a
few displays but sometimes the manufacturers print their name on the
underside, take a torch as they are not always in the easiest place to see!
Failing that try a Google on the EXACT name of the worktop.

HTH

John

This manufacturer does worktop in 3.6 metre lengths, but I don't know if
they do your pattern/design. They have a couple of ebony designs
though.

Jaybee



Jaybee, please tell......who is the manufacturer,. are they UK based, etc
etc, this is getting a desperate situation, I'm even contenplating whether
joints in the middle / either side of the hob would look acceptable. I am
prepared to pay a premium price for the right worktop.

Desperate Duncan ;-)



Sorry Duncan - I can't answer you I'm afraid. I found the link in my
husband's favourites folder from a while ago, when he was looking for a
particular pattern.

Jaybee

In article , Aiden
wrote:
Stantons (Weybridge) Ltd., Canal Brige, Byfleet Road,
Weybridge - (01932 -I think-848131) - they supplied us with
4m cut to size with routed joins for our DIY kitchen 20 years
ago and they are still there. They are seriously secretive -
so don't tell them I sent you! :-}}

My mum's worktops came from there a few years back and I'll be
ordering mine in a few weeks. They have the most unbelievable
range of colours and options so you either need to know exactly
what you want or allow lots of time to choose.

--
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Free SEDBUK boiler database browser
http://www.sda.co.uk/qsedbuk.htm

On Sat, 17 Jan 2004 19:14:47 +0000 (UTC), "John"
wrote:

A bit of a pain, but can you go back to the MFI showroom, open a base unit
and have a look on the underside of the worktops. You may have to look in a
few displays but sometimes the manufacturers print their name on the
underside, take a torch as they are not always in the easiest place to see!
Failing that try a Google on the EXACT name of the worktop.

It's at times like this that a digital camera can pay dividends. Just
open the door, poke the camera in, take a snap, etc.

Then if all goes well you can review any printed details at your
leisure.

I take a digital camera with me when I'm speccing jobs. The photos can
be a godsend after you've left site and overlooked something.

PoP

Sending email to my published email address isn't
guaranteed to reach me.

As I recall there is no ID on the underside of the board except MFI's own
code number

The wrapper is thin plastic & had no markings.

Maybe a sticker saying it is heavy.

--
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Dave Batter
Kitchenman
www.kitchenman.co.uk
www.sxmitres.info
www.marks-family.co.uk
http://oneandone.co.uk/xml/init?k_id=5568652
"John" wrote in message
...
A bit of a pain, but can you go back to the MFI showroom, open a base unit
and have a look on the underside of the worktops. You may have to look in
a
few displays but sometimes the manufacturers print their name on the
underside, take a torch as they are not always in the easiest place to
see!
Failing that try a Google on the EXACT name of the worktop.

HTH

John

"DeeBee" wrote in message
...
I am so annoyed because I think I may have to compromise our new kitchen
because MFI cannot supply kitchen worktops in lengths greater than 3m.

I have just today ordered one of MFI's top of the range sinks, a Franke
Divida in Slate Grey (a colour only available through MFI), and today went
back to MFI to assess which worktop would look best with it. The idea to
have a black / dark grey worktop to blend in with the dark sink and flush
fitting ceramic hob.

To our amazement the MFI Black Ebony Style worktop is an exact match for
the
sink, so much so that to two will look as one. Very nice thought 'err
indoors. However the new kitchen needs a continuous run of worktop of 3.1m
and any joint along a continues length would look awful. BUT the MFI
muppet
was adamant that 3m is the maximum length available, and even a special
order cannot be considered.

So does anyone know who manufactures worktops for MFI, and I can then make
a
vain attempt to talk to the manufacturer directly.

Any help advice or information gratefully received, as I'm so pee'd off
that
I have to compromise the kitchen, by either scraping two new Ikea cabinets
in lieu of 10cm shorter ones and upsetting the symmetry of the kitchen or
having a different, less visually appealing worktop.



When I was looking for a cheaper alternative to a MFI supplied surface I was
told by a kitchen installer recently that Howdens in Shrewsbury supply
surfaces & kitchens to MFI. Their telephone number is 01743 460067. Dunno
if they are based anywhere else though.





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Howdens in most towns

http://www.howdens.com/

The site is closed, look in YP or Thomsons


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"DeeBee" wrote in message
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I am so annoyed because I think I may have to compromise our new kitchen
because MFI cannot supply kitchen worktops in lengths greater than 3m.

I have just today ordered one of MFI's top of the range sinks, a Franke
Divida in Slate Grey (a colour only available through MFI), and today
went
back to MFI to assess which worktop would look best with it. The idea to
have a black / dark grey worktop to blend in with the dark sink and
flush
fitting ceramic hob.

To our amazement the MFI Black Ebony Style worktop is an exact match for
the
sink, so much so that to two will look as one. Very nice thought 'err
indoors. However the new kitchen needs a continuous run of worktop of
3.1m
and any joint along a continues length would look awful. BUT the MFI
muppet
was adamant that 3m is the maximum length available, and even a special
order cannot be considered.

So does anyone know who manufactures worktops for MFI, and I can then
make
a
vain attempt to talk to the manufacturer directly.

Any help advice or information gratefully received, as I'm so pee'd off
that
I have to compromise the kitchen, by either scraping two new Ikea
cabinets
in lieu of 10cm shorter ones and upsetting the symmetry of the kitchen
or
having a different, less visually appealing worktop.



When I was looking for a cheaper alternative to a MFI supplied surface I
was
told by a kitchen installer recently that Howdens in Shrewsbury supply
surfaces & kitchens to MFI. Their telephone number is 01743 460067.
Dunno
if they are based anywhere else though.





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DeeBee wrote:
I am so annoyed because I think I may have to compromise our new kitchen
because MFI cannot supply kitchen worktops in lengths greater than 3m.

Can't really promise, BUT try talking to MFI again - many "3m" lengths
of worktop come oversixed, coincidentally by about 100mm. You may be
lucky....

So does anyone know who manufactures worktops for MFI, and I can then
make a vain attempt to talk to the manufacturer directly.

There are only a couple of large manufacturers - B&Q for instance
are supplied by the Bernstein Group. If you try talking direct,
I shouldn't think you'll get very far! As suggested, look around.

It's possible that a kitchen designer may be able to suggest some
sort of "feature" which you could add to give the top a little more
effective length.


J.B.

Sorry. MFI manufacture their own worktops at their factory in Howden,
Humberside.
Howdens depots are the trade subsidiary of MFI. They get their stock
from the same source.

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"kitchenman" wrote in message
...
As I recall there is no ID on the underside of the board except MFI's
own
code number

The wrapper is thin plastic & had no markings.

Maybe a sticker saying it is heavy.

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Kitchenman
www.kitchenman.co.uk
www.sxmitres.info
www.marks-family.co.uk
http://oneandone.co.uk/xml/init?k_id=5568652
"John" wrote in message
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A bit of a pain, but can you go back to the MFI showroom, open a
base unit
and have a look on the underside of the worktops. You may have to
look in
a
few displays but sometimes the manufacturers print their name on the
underside, take a torch as they are not always in the easiest place
to
see!
Failing that try a Google on the EXACT name of the worktop.

HTH

John

Geoff Beale wrote:
:: Sorry. MFI manufacture their own worktops at their factory in
:: Howden, Humberside.
:: Howdens depots are the trade subsidiary of MFI. They get their
:: stock from the same source.
::
:: --
:: GB

AKA 'Hygena' who incidently make the boxes in which your pizza arrives in
whilst you are waiting for your kitchen to be completed ;-))
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