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    Find the Perfect Kitchen Benchtop for Your Home

    Your kitchen benchtop is a key element of your overall home’s aesthetic and functionality. Along with your cabinet drawers and splashback, a benchtop is the best upgrade you can make to enhance the ambiance of your kitchen. Whether you’re looking to elevate a modern kitchen or bring warmth to a classic look, choosing the right benchtop for your needs and style is paramount. At Nover, we’ll provide you with a wide range of premium materials, styles, and installation options to suit every home and budget.


    Types of Kitchen Benchtops by Brand: FENIX, Evostone, and ARPA

    These are among the best brands in the game for kitchen benchtops. All three focus on innovative, durability, sustainability, no silica content and visually pleasing materials; you can’t go wrong. All you need to do is work out your interior design and style preferences and unique functional needs for your kitchen, to see which one suits you best.


    FENIX Benchtops: Cutting-Edge Materials and Italian Craftsmanship

    The FENIX range of benchtops, designed by Arpa Industriale, is the epitome of beauty without sacrificing reliability. Their smart materials are known for their ultra-matte finish, durability and sustainability. Their advanced brands include FENIX NTM®, FENIX NTA®, and FENIX NTM® Bloom, each offering different benefits so you can see which one suits you best.

    Benefits of Each:

    • FENIX NTM®: Ultra-matte finish, smart (responsive) material that resists fingerprints and scratch damage, to help keep your kitchen looking new and clean forever.
    • FENIX NTM® Bloom: This is your eco-friendly option. It’s the same as FENIX NTM®, but substitutes phenols with lignin-based technology to significantly reduce the use of petroleum-based chemicals in production.
    • FENIX NTA®: Metallic finish, giving it a more premium, commercial look and extra durability.

    Comparison NTM (Nanao Tech Matt) vs NTA (Nano Tech Alloy):

    NTM has a thermally cured acrylic resin surface, and its core is a high-pressure laminate. NTA has the same core but its surface is a metal foil layer, making it more durable.

    NTM has a matte finish and is better for thermo healing, anti-fingerprint and scratch resistance, with its self healing properties. NTA has a metallic finish which makes it more durable, better for commercial use and able to take high impact.

    Overall Features

    Durability: All types of FENIX benchtops are engineered to thermo heal micro scratches, heat resistant and are easily maintained.
    Aesthetic: Very soft to touch texture, choice of ultra-matte or metallic finishes, and available in a wide spectrum of colours. Low-light reflectivity and anti-fingerprint technology that keeps them looking pristine at all times.
    Maintenance: All types need little maintenance, due to their self-healing properties. Scratches can be removed with heat; the thermoplastic polymers reshape themselves to appear brand new again.
    Uses: Suitable for both vertical and horizontal applications, the brand uses proprietary technologies to make you experience unique and aesthetic allowing complete design control of your kitchen.
    For Those Who: Are looking for innovative and sustainable materials with low upkeep. For those who think long-term, who aren’t afraid to invest in high-quality to increase the value of their home and live comfortably in style.

    Evostone Benchtops: Smooth, Solid, and Practical

    While FENIX is for those looking for matte/metallic, sleek, scratch resistant benchtops, Evostone is for those looking for the feel and durability of natural stone. Evostone is perfect for those with a high-traffic kitchen, looking for modernity and resilience. The resin-based solid surface of Evostone effectively combines a smooth feel with tough durability. 

    • Material: This solid surface is made from natural minerals (like Quartz) and resins that bind it together. There is NO silica content.
    • Durability: Evostone is designed to endure the daily demands expected from a solid surface benchtop. 
    • Aesthetic: Evostone provides a wide spectrum of neutral and contemporary shades. It has a very clean, minimalist appeal 
    • Maintenance: Very low maintenance, waterproof and easy to clean; there’s no need for sealing, so it’s extremely practical in busy kitchens 

    For those who: Are looking for low-maintenance, low cost and durability, in a sleek, modern and minimalist home.


    ARPA High-Pressure Decorative Laminates: Versatile and Stylish

    While FENIX offers you matte and metallic luxury solutions, and Evostone gives you tough durability and a natural stone look and feel, ARPA High-Pressure Decorative Laminates (HPL) is the versatile, high-quality, tactile option. ARPA benchtops mimic the look of natural materials minus the sensitivity of them, at a cost-effective price tag. 

    • Material: High pressure laminate, very good for busy kitchens 
    • Durability: Scratch- and impact-resistant, but not as much as FENIX and Evostone.
    • Aesthetic: Offers a broad range of finishes and textures such as wood, stone and abstract. And the most customisable option of the three. 
    • Maintenance: Simple clean and maintenance, no sealing or special treatment needed. 

    For those who: Want a high-quality, versatile benchtop but don’t want to splash out on a single element for their kitchen. This is perfect for style and low maintenance. 


    How to Choose the Right Kitchen Benchtop for Your Needs

    Choosing the right kitchen benchtop is more than just thinking about price or material. Don’t let your budget limit you; Keep in mind the kitchen is the most used room in any house. Think about the long term use and how you want your kitchen and home to perform for you, your family and your guests. What matches your family’s needs? What do your lifestyles look like? What do you think looks the best? 

    Here are a few factors to consider to ensure you find the perfect match for your kitchen’s style, function, and your personal preferences:

    Lifestyle Needs
    If you cook often or have young children, durability and low maintenance are key. All of our brands offer excellent scratch resistance, and easy to clean surfaces suited for everyday wear and tear, especially FENIX and Evostone. 

    Aesthetics
    If you want luxurious metallic or matte finishes, FENIX is the way to go. If you want natural stone luxury and depth, Evostone is your pick. If you want to choose from a broad range of options at a cost-effective price, ARPA is for you. Don’t hesitate to use your benchtop as a defining design element; make a bold statement. Explore the range and see what feels and looks best for you. 

    Sustainability
    If sustainability is your priority, FENIX NTM® Bloom is by far the best choice for you. The three brands we provide are all sustainably made, but this type by far wins in terms of low environmental impact. 

    Budget
    Your benchtop is a defining element of your kitchen; like it or not. Not every aspect of your kitchen needs to be the most expensive, but if you are going to make a priority list of budget, your cabinetry and benchtop are the most critical. Nevertheless, for those looking for a more budget-friendly option Evostone and ARPA will provide the most affordable solution, with no sacrifice to quality or style. 


    The Benefits of Choosing High-Quality Kitchen Benchtops

    If you’re already in this position, you might as well invest in a very high-quality kitchen and increase the value of your property. Even outside of the financial scope, wouldn’t you want to live in a home that truly makes you feel complete? 

    • Durability: All our brands are scratch, heat and impact resistant. FENIX and Evostone have the best scratch and heat resistance, with Evostone being better for high-impact use. 
    • Aesthetics: FENIX for contemporary luxury, Evostone for natural, classic luxury ARPA for versatility & customisability. 
    • Value Addition: High-quality materials add value to your home, increasing it’s resale potential 

    Maintenance Tips for Long-Lasting Kitchen Benchtops

    All of our brands have low maintenance, being very easy to clean. Evostone is perhaps the most durable brand that exists, and FENIX has advanced self-healing properties with heat. Nevertheless, you can take care of your benchtop according to each brand: 

    • FENIX: Simply clean with a soft cloth and gentle detergent. Minor scratches can be repaired with heat! 
    • Evostone: Clean spills promptly to avoid staining. Clean regularly with water and gentle detergent. Scratches can be completely removed by repolishing due to full depth of colour and texture.
    • ARPA High-Pressure Laminates: Same goes, just simple cleaning with soft clothes and mild detergents. For ARPA, avoid cutting on the surface to prevent scratches.

    For support regarding maintenance, feel free to reach out anytime at 1300 668 371 - we’re here to help you keep your kitchen in tip top shape. 


    The Latest Trends in Kitchen Benchtop Design

    Matte finishes, eco-friendly options, and bold colours and patterns seem to be the emerging trends at the moment. To capitalise on these: 

    • Matte Finishes: FENIX offers ultra-matte finishes that give a refined, professional look and feel to your kitchen 
    • Eco-friendliness: FENIX NTM® Bloom has the lowest environmental impact by far, with no sacrifice to any other design element. 
    • Bold Colours and Patterns: For those who want a variety of colour options, ARPA and Fenix NTM provide the most versatility for cabinet and benchtops.
    • Curved Ends - In 2024 there has been a trend towards curved benchtop and waterfall ends.
    • Multi-purpose Kitchen Islands - With the shift to people working from home, the kitchen bench has become a multifunctional space.

    Frequently Asked Questions


    1. What is the best material for a kitchen benchtop?

    It depends most on your lifestyle and kitchen traffic. All are good for busy kitchens, although in order of suitability, it would probably be Evostone, FENIX, ARPA. Regardless, all materials are high quality, so your best bet is to go with how it looks and feels. Do you prefer the modern luxury of FENIX with its metallic and matte finishes or the natural stone classic luxury of Evostone. Or your own custom designs and a large amount of options with ARPA?

    2. Can you just replace the kitchen benchtops?

    Yes, you don’t need to do a whole kitchen renovation. You do need to measure accurately to ensure your new benchtop is aligned perfectly with existing cabinetry. 

    3. Can I install a new benchtop over my existing one?

    This is possible, depending on the condition and material of your current surface. We recommend consulting with our expert team to help you determine the best approach for your kitchen. 

    4. What maintenance is required to keep my benchtop looking new?

    Just simple cleaning with soft clothes and detergents. Avoid placing hot items directly on the benchtop and use chopping boards. With FENIX’s properties, you can heal scratches with heat, helping keep the surface pristine forever.






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