Laboratory Worktops

Laboratory Worktops Matched to Exposure and Use

Laboratory worktops should be specified from the chemicals, heat, hygiene needs, equipment loads and cleaning procedures expected in each work zone. Epoxy resin, phenolic resin, stainless steel and polypropylene have different strengths and limitations; no single material is the best choice for every laboratory.

Define Performance Before Material

Prepare a chemical and cleaning-agent list with concentration, temperature and likely contact time. Record hot equipment, point loads, vibration-sensitive instruments and hygiene requirements. The project team should verify material data for the actual exposure and confirm support spacing and load conditions with the selected bench system.

Show sinks, service cutouts, joints, backsplashes, raised edges and special fabrication on the drawings. These details influence cleanability, installation and long-term maintenance. Also confirm site access, field joints and how damaged sections could be repaired or replaced.

Read the laboratory countertop material guide, then send your worktop drawings for a project-specific review.