IKEA is very popular among Russian consumers. The ratio of reasonable price and excellent quality attracts buyers to the company's trade pavilions. A wide range, unique for the Russian furniture market, surprises with originality, brightness and ergonomics. Such quality indicators put IKEA on a high level in the hierarchy of furniture corporations in the Russian Federation.
One of the features of this company is the ability to select parts for various types of furniture. For example, for a couch, you can choose the type of mattress, covers and pillows in accordance with your preferences, and there can be several dozen variations on the theme.
A separate category of goods belongs to the section "Kitchens". Here the buyer has hundreds of layout possibilities, ranging from the configuration of drawers and shelves to the choice of material for each surface. The same applies to countertops.
There are several groups of countertops depending on their purpose.
- kitchen;
- for canteens;
- for desks.
They differ in materials, assembly principle and availability of additional accessories.
Kitchen worktops
Kitchen sets from "IKEA" have proven themselves in the furniture market for a long time. But the company does not stand still, and designers come up with more and more options for comfortable furniture. The company assigns an important role in the design of the kitchen to countertops, highlighting this product in a separate product group. "IKEA" produces twelve main series of countertops for the kitchen. They differ in the material from which they are made, the transformation functions and the presence of additional details. Reviews of IKEA countertops for the kitchen indicate the demand for this product in various parts of the country.
Farmer
Reviews of IKEA countertops for the kitchen are only positive. Buyers point to the ratio of low price and high quality of the product. Table top "Selyan" is made of the following materials:
- chipboard;
- high pressure laminate;
- unbleached paper;
- polypropylene.
Top-tops of the "Selyan" series are made of strong and durable laminate. This is a material that is formed from many layers of paper. Under pressure and using a special technology, paper laminate is transformed into panels that are used in various fields. Despite its strength,observe simple ways of caring for it: do not put it hot without a stand, do not rub with coarse metal brushes. Subject to simple care measures, IKEA Selyan countertops, according to customer reviews, last a very long time.
Carlby
The composition of the tabletop "Carlby" contains the following materials: chipboard, a thin layer of wood, acrylic impregnation and a special film.
Unique tabletops are crafted to modern furniture industry standards using layers of natural oak, walnut, birch or beech wood. These types of countertops are very durable. They meet the high requirements of ecological quality. Due to the fact that the furniture consists only of layers of wood, the company, without reducing the quality of the product, cares about the preservation of the environment.
About the "Carlbi" countertop from "IKEA" reviews are most often neutral. Some consumers point out the impracticality of this type of coating in the kitchen due to its absorbent properties. If food stains are not removed within a few minutes, the wood top will absorb the stains.
Hellestad
Hellestad tabletops consist of:
- chipboard;
- laminate;
- reinforced polypropylene.
Original and stylish two-sided worktop series "Hellestad", made using a unique technology from simple and easy-care materials. The laminated tabletop is edged with metal sides, which serves as an additional barrier to the passage of moisture. In addition, these elements give the product a stylish and sophisticated appearance.
Ekbakken
Composition of Ekbakken countertop materials:
- polypropylene;
- laminate (melamine).
Reviews of the Ekbakken countertop from IKEA contain only positive points. This is due to its strength and durability. The moisture-resistant structure of the melamine from which the tabletop is made allows it to be used in close proximity to the sink. And the variants of the product in different colors allow it to be used in kitchen compositions in any interior.
Mellecule
Materials used in this type of tabletops: solid oak with oil-acrylic impregnation (edge of the product), paper (inside of the tabletop) and chipboard (the main elements of the furniture board).
"Mellekula" is a unique wooden worktop, designed by the IKEA factory, using environmentally friendly technologies. The upper part of the product is made of solid wood. Inside is chipboard. This design saves natural resources. Positive feedback about the wooden worktop from IKEA is most often associated with the beauty and uniqueness of the wood pattern on its outside.
Gottscher
Worktop materials:
- main parts: moisture resistant MDF;
- outside and inside: high pressure laminate;
- edge: polypropylene.
The main part of the "Gottscher" product is a moisture-resistant material consisting of fine wood fibers. MDF panels underlie the double-sided countertop. Moisture resistance noted in reviews of IKEA countertops of the Gottscher series.
Casker
The material of the Casker series is a quartz composite.
The highest priced IKEA countertop is a product made from special quartz stone. The peculiarity of this material lies in the properties of the material. First, the main advantage of the composite is its strength. It was she who attracted manufacturers of kitchen furniture. Secondly, the absence of pores makes this material almost 100% moisture resistant, which is its advantage over other materials used in the manufacture of kitchen countertops.
Dining table tops
An important part of any dining room is, of course, the table. He flaunts in the middle of the room, and behind him are all the most important holidays. Therefore, the choice of countertops for this piece of furniture will be important. IKEA offers 5 series of dining tabletops.
| Series | Composition | Color |
| "Rüdebeck" |
Top and bottom: Fibreboard, acrylic paint, clear lacquer Frame: Chipboard, ABS plastic. Filling: paper. |
Any custom |
| "Thorsby" | chipboard, film. | White, black, brown |
| "Westanby" | Particleboard, paper, ash veneer, clear acrylic lacquer. | Light brown (ash) |
| "Ternedo" | Particleboard, Melamine foil, ABS plastic. | White, black |
| "Ovraryud" | Particleboard, bamboo, clear acrylic lacquer. | Brown (bamboo) |
Desk tops
The difference between IKEA desks and this type of furniture from other companies lies in the possibility of choosing a tabletop separately from the underframe, legs and other accessories designed for them. The furniture factory offers several series of desk tops to consumers.
Gertron
The "Gertron" series is represented by products made of solid beech, coated with wood oil. This type of product belongs to eco-products.
Reviews on IKEA countertops of the Gertron series are mostly with a plus sign. Most often, the environmental friendliness of the product, as well as its durability, is noted. Some consumers talk about the possibility of restoring a damaged surface through light manipulation - sanding the surface, followed byimpregnated with oil for wood.
Klimpen
Klimpen tabletops are made of fiberboard, covered with acrylic paint and film. This is the simplest product. Therefore, the price is quite low.
Lingmon
Materials from which the products of the Linmon series are made:
- top: Fibreboard, acrylic paint;
- frame: chipboard, ABS plastic;
- filler: paper;
- bottom: MDF.
Ginmon countertops are very light but strong enough. The plastic framework allows to make a table-top of any form. Original ideas and requests of customers are embodied by the company's specialists to order.
Hilver
The top and bottom of the "Hilver" series countertops are made of bamboo coated with clear acrylic lacquer. The frame of the product is bamboo. The filling of the table top is a unique patented honeycomb panel made from recycled paper.
These pieces of furniture are durable, easy to use and give a noble look to any interior.
