Having obtained the paper swatches we took them to Homebase to see how they compared to physical samples. There was no sample for the Copper Fleck which was the one we wanted but three other swatches looked just like the real thing so we thought we would be OK.

Unfortunately we were wrong, the depth of colour in the copper flecks is missing, very pale by comparision to the swatch and we got nowhere near the density of copper fleck by area in the worktop provided. In addition, the underlying cream colour is several shades lighter than the swatch which meant rethinking our wall tiles.

I would agree with comments on here about marking and staining. My wife washed the cast iron tops to the hob gas burners and put them on the worktop which left rusty ring marks which would not wipe or polish off even using the care kit. The fitters ended up sanding them out. Pulling a cordless kettle base (with rubber pads for feet) marked the surface - that had to be buffed out with an abrasive pad.

It looks nice but having bought this on personal recommendation I would do my own research next time around and would look at a different product.