Laminam is a large-format Italian porcelain slab, fired at extreme temperatures to create a surface that’s non-porous, scratch-resistant, heat-resistant and stable under UV light. For a Marbella kitchen, that combination makes it one of the most practical worktop choices available at the luxury end of the market.
What Laminam actually is
Laminam is porcelain stoneware: natural clay, feldspar and silica pressed under extreme pressure and fired at high temperature until the material fuses into a dense, glass-like slab. It’s manufactured in large formats — up to roughly 1.6 x 3.2 metres — which means a kitchen island or run of worktop can often be covered in a single slab, with far fewer joints than marble or granite.
Why it suits a Marbella kitchen
Marbella kitchens tend to face two things that many worktop materials struggle with: sun and heat. Laminam is UV-stable, so colour doesn’t fade with direct sunlight — a real advantage in kitchens that open onto a terrace or pool area. It’s also fully heat-resistant, so hot pans can go straight from the hob to the surface without damage, and non-porous, meaning it won’t stain from oil, wine or citrus and doesn’t need the periodic sealing that natural stone requires.
Laminam vs marble, granite and quartz
Marble and granite are porous and need regular sealing to resist stains; Laminam doesn’t. Quartz is engineered and durable, but can be damaged by direct heat and, unlike porcelain, isn’t fully UV-stable — it can discolour in strong sunlight over time. Laminam is also lighter and thinner than natural stone, which simplifies fabrication, particularly for large islands or waterfall edges.
Thickness and finish
For kitchen worktops, Laminam is typically specified in 12 mm or 20 mm thicknesses. The 20 mm option gives the visual weight and structural rigidity associated with a traditional stone worktop, without needing to laminate the edges. Finishes range from marble-look veining to concrete, wood and metal effects, in both matte and high-gloss, so the surface can be matched to almost any kitchen style — from a Snaidero Ola in soft lacquer to the sharper geometry of Frame.
Choosing Laminam with your Snaidero kitchen
At Cucineti, worktops are specified alongside the cabinetry, not as an afterthought — the finish, edge profile and integration with the sink and hob are planned as part of the 3D design from the start. For a Marbella home, where the kitchen is often on show and exposed to strong light, Laminam gives the visual impact of natural stone with none of its upkeep.
Talk to Cucineti about Laminam worktop options for your Snaidero kitchen — book a visit to our showroom in Marbella.