Workbench Worktops

MDF Worktops

MDF stands for Medium Density Fibreboard, it is a widely used material for all types of furniture manufacture.  

Thicknesses	18mm, 25mm, 30mm
Uses	General purpose, worktops, dividers, core board
Care / Cleaning	Brush or Wipe with damp cloth - do not leave wet
Finish / Colours	Natural or varnished

 

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Plywood Worktops

Plywood worktops can be supplied untreated, varnished, or faced with a material of your choosing. For example, many of our cutting table worktops are linoleum faced plywood.  

Thicknesses	20mm, 25mm, 30mm
Uses	General purpose, worktops, cutting table tops, heavy-duty workbench tops, core board
Care / Cleaning	Dry brush or wipe with a damp cloth - do not leave wet
Finish / Colours	Natural or lacquered finish

 

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Block Beech Worktops

Commonly used for solid wood kitchen worktops, this material provides a durable yet natural-looking work surface.  

Thicknesses	40mm
Uses	General to heavy duty use worktops
Care / Cleaning	Wipe with damp cloth
Finish / Colours	Natural

 

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Mild Steel Worktops

 

Thicknesses	2mm
Uses	Often used with a core board of MDF or Plywood, used for heavy-duty packing tables and workbenches
Care / Cleaning	Brush or wipe, do not leave wet, must be treated to avoid rust
Finish / Colours	Natural, galvanised

 

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Stainless Steel Worktops

A robust, hygienic and easy to clean worktop option.

Thicknesses	1.6mm
Uses	Used for areas requiring high levels of hygiene or cleanliness such as food / pharmaceutical / cosmetics production and handling
Care / Cleaning	Wipe with damp cloth, avoid harsh abrasives
Finish / Colours	Natural

 

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Melamine Laminate Worktops

Melamine laminate is known as a low-pressure laminate because of the lower pressures used within the manufacturing process. To make this material, layers of paper are saturated within a melamine resin. Using thermal fusion they are converted to a solid and then applied to a core board.

Melamine laminate is a cost-effective, material to provide colour to worksurfaces. The durable finish also provides a level of protection against scratches and water. Melamine laminate worktops from Spaceguard are normally finished with 2mm thick PVC edging to finish the board.

Product standard

• Manufactured to (EN 622-5:2006

Product Information
Melamine-faced MDF is ideal for use in all furniture applications and especially for kitchen and bedroom door manufacturing. The high density core gives an excellent finish when routered giving greater design flexibility.

Cleaning and care

• Melamine-faced products should be cleaned using most non-abrasive cleaners.

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Thicknesses	18mm
Uses	Furniture, worktops
Care / Cleaning	Melamine-faced products should be cleaned using most non-abrasive cleaners
Finish / Colours	Please see the colours below

 

Available Colours

We can supply melamine faced worktops in a wide variety of colours, finishes, and textures. We always work with our customers to get the best work surface for their application.

Below you can see a few of our most popular colours, though there are much more available, please contact us with your requirements.

 

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Laminate Worktops

High-pressure laminate is a durable work surface that is easy to clean and long-lasting. It is also available in a wide range of colours and finishes, for this reason It is commonly used for furniture making.

Thicknesses	1.3mm Laminate Bonded to 18mm MDF with matching edging
Uses	Furniture, worktops
Care / Cleaning	Wipe clean with damp cloth
Finish / Colours	Dark grey, Black, White, Grey

 

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Linoleum Worktops

Faced linoleum worktops are supplied in 18mm, 25mm or 40mm thicknesses and from 300mm to 1750mm wide.

These worktops are fabricated by Spaceguard, and use an MDF or plywood core. The exposed edges can be left raw, finished or edged dependent on specific customer requirements. Worktop lengths are fabricated to suit the specific requirements. We offer a wide range of colours, which help create light and modern environments.

Linoleum surfaces are easily wiped clean and maintain their looks despite continued wear and tear. Linoleum surfaces are also resistant to diluted acids, oils and most conventional solvents such as alcohol and white spirit. They are not resistant to prolonged exposure to alkalis.

 

Thicknesses	2mm Linoleum Bonded to MDF or Plywood (18mm, 25mm, 40mm)
Uses	Cutting table worktops
Care / Cleaning	Wipe with damp cloth, do not leave wet for long periods of time, avoid abrasives.
Finish / Colours	Please see colour table below

 

Available Colours

 

Furniture Linoleum is a total natural desktop, workstation or cutting table worktop

Consisting of linseed oil, resin, wood and limestone colour flour, as a material to use it is environmentally friendly, biodegradable whilst also durable in use.

The combination of the ingredients provides a matt, warm and elastic surface.

Furniture linoleum is available in a wide variety of colour choices dependent on your design requirements.

 

Furniture Linoleum is a unique surfacing material for furniture designs such as desks, stools, cabinets, doors and displays.

It is renowned for its elegance and durability and being made of natural ingredients, a sustainable surface choice.

The unique aesthetic and tactile properties ensure that every object develops its own character. The combination of a mat surface and a warm, soft texture guarantees interior furniture with a truly distinctive, individual look & feel.

 

Hygienic & antistatic

The natural composition and the special surface finish ensure that Furniture Linoleum is naturally antistatic. The linoleum worktops surface actively resists the build-up of static charges and prevents dust or dirt from sticking to the surface and is also easy to clean. Linoleum worktops can be supplied on a range of our products, such as industrial workbenches, or packing tables.

 

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Polyethylene Worktops

These plastic top workbenches provide an ideal solution for robust worktables requiring low a friction work surface. Polyethylene worktops are easy to clean and resistant to stains. This makes them ideal for use in educational environments, workshops, kitchens, art, textiles, and also craft studios. 

• We can provide solid polyethylene or polyethylene faced tops from 3mm to 20mm thick
• For faced tops we use a fibreboard or hardwood core
• A width available up to 3 metres wide
• Ideal for direct food use
• The exposed edge can be left raw, edged or finished
• Available in a range of colours, helping to create a light modern environment.

Thicknesses	From 3mm to 20mm
Uses	There are different grades of polyethylene suited to different applications. PE1000 - Also known as Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW-PE). This is very hard wearing and has low friction and excellent chemical resistance. Please see the Anti-static PE section below for further details. PE500 - Also known as High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (HMW-PE). This has abrasion resistance and is commonly used in conveyor construction and for cutting boards. PE300 - Also known as High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE). It has good abrasion and chemical resistance. It is also FDA approved for food production applications.
Care / Cleaning	Wipe with damp cloth
Finish / Colours	White, Black, Green, Blue, Red, Yellow

 

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ESD Worktop – Duropal / Resopal Laminate Worktops

(ESD) Electrostatically dissipative worktop complete with high-pressure laminate, with durable melamine resin surface and sanded reverse. Ideal for: workstation worktops in ESD areas, e.g. at production and assembly workstations in the electronics industry. Also in areas where electrostatic charges are to be prevented, such as on production lines, in laboratories or control rooms. Product standard

• Manufactured to EN 438-3:2016

Volume resistance R_D

• 1 x 10⁴ – 1 x 10¹² Ohm
• Measured dry, measurement voltage 100 V DC, cylindrical electrode, 20-30 °C and 20-50% rel. humidity (96 h conditioning)

Product safety

• The decorative surface and the core consists of paper layers that are impregnated with thermosetting resins. The resins harden completely during the manufacturing process by heat and high pressure. They form a stable, resistant and non-reactive material.

Cleaning and care

• The surface can be cleaned with water and gentle cleaning agents.
• The use of cleaning products, cloths, and sponges with abrasive ingredients should be avoided.
• For the removal of particularly stubborn stains, industrial cleaners suitable for plastic surfaces can be used. Before use we would recommend testing in a small, hidden area.
• The impact of water and cleaning agents should be limited to a short time period, drop quantities and standing water should be avoided. Please wipe the surface with a fluff-free cloth all over and efficient dry.

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Thicknesses	18mm
Uses	ESD areas in production and assembly workstations in the electronics industry. Also in areas where electrostatic charges are to be prevented, such as on production lines, in laboratories or control rooms.
Care / Cleaning	The surface can be cleaned with water and gentle cleaning agents. The use of cleaning products, cloths, and sponges with abrasive ingredients, should be avoided. Industrial cleaners suitable for plastic surfaces can be used but test in a small area prior to further cleaning. The impact of water and cleaning agents should be limited to a short time period, drop quantities and standing water should be avoided. Please wipe the surface with a fluff-free cloth all over and dry.
Finish / Colours	Grey, Dove Grey, Grey/Blue

 

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Cutting Mat Worktop Protection

These can be supplied with or fixed to your bespoke table to provide an easy to clean cutting surface. These are commonly used in craft, sign making, and printing applications.

 

Max Length	6000mm
Max Width	1500mm
Thicknesses	5mm self-healing cutting mat bonded to 18mm MDF core
Uses	Has ESD & Anti-static properties
Care / Cleaning	Wipe clean, material is waterproof
Finish / Colours	Clear with a slight blue tint

Anti static PE Worktops

Polyethylene PE1000 sheet – UHMW electrically conductive is an electrostatic dissipative material providing a surface resistance of < 10⁵Ω. This helps to provide dissipation of static charges and provide protection from electrostatic discharge. It is primarily used within the chemical, aerospace, mechanical engineering and power station industries.

Key Features: 

• Electrically conductive.
• Highly resistant to bending and impact.
• Good wear characteristics and chemical stability.
• Highly resistant to cold with no moisture absorption.

Spaceguard can manufacture your Anti Static or ESD workstations to your specification. We have numerous options available to ensure your work area is suitable for your application.

Trespa

Trespa is a type of high-pressure laminate that is very durable and resistant to the effects of weather, moisture, temperature, and UV radiation.

Further details coming soon, please contact sales with your questions.

 

Bulletin Board Worksurface

Whilst not commonly used for worktops, we can also supply Bulletin Board material for pin boards, notice boards and all other surfaces where ideas and information are exchanged.

Bulletin Board linoleum surfacing material has a multitude of applications. Its properties make it ideally suited for use as a notice board because of its excellent pin hole recovery; it also provides a functional finish to furniture, walls, door panels and cupboards. The application of the bulletin board in rooms shared by many people facilitates simple, efficient communication.

 

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