Bespoke metal worktop upstands in copper, brass and brushed stainless steel, manufactured as an integrated part of the worktop and made to suit your required length, height and installation details. Copper • Brass • 304 Stainless Steel • Bespoke Heights • Made in the UK
Metal Sheets manufactures made-to-measure metal worktop upstands for kitchens, bars, hospitality interiors and commercial workspaces. Our upstands can be fabricated as an integrated part of the metal worktop or supplied separately to suit an existing worktop, creating a coordinated and precisely made finish between the worktop and wall.
Upstands are available in copper, brass and 304 stainless steel, with the metal and finish selected to complement the worktop. Heights, lengths, overall thicknesses, corners and other details are produced to suit the indi
An integrated metal upstand is designed and fabricated as part of the complete worktop installation rather than treated as a standard-size accessory added afterwards. This allows the worktop and upstand to be considered together, particularly where there are corners, returns or other bespoke details.
Integrated upstands can be specified for straight worktops, L-shaped layouts, sink areas and other made-to-measure configurations.
They can also be incorporated into commercial worktops and stainless steel workstations where an upstand provides practical wall protection and helps create a clean, durable working area.
One of the main advantages of bespoke fabrication is that the upstand does not have to conform to a standard off-the-shelf size.
We can manufacture low-profile worktop upstands or substantially taller sections, depending on the design and level of wall protection required. This can be particularly useful behind sinks, preparation areas and commercial work surfaces.
Where required, taller upstands can also incorporate socket, switch and service cut-outs positioned to suit the installation.
In this image: A tall bespoke c
Copper provides a warm natural surface that can be supplied in a range of finishes to coordinate with a bespoke copper worktop.
An integrated copper worktop upstand can be kept relatively low and understated or extended further up the wall as a more prominent design feature. Natural variations in the copper surface form part of its character, while aged and patinated finishes provide further decorative options.
Copper upstands are particularly suited to bespoke kitchens, bars and hospitality interiors where the metal is intended to become
A brass worktop upstand provides a distinctive transition between the work surface and surrounding wall and can be manufactured to match the finish of a bespoke brass worktop.
Depending on the project, brass can provide anything from a relatively clean contemporary detail to a more aged and characterful surface. Bespoke fabrication also allows the upstand height and layout to be considered as part of the complete worktop rather than added afterwards.
In this image: A made-to-measure brass worktop with an integrated brass upstand extending along the rear wall.
Brushed 304 stainless steel worktop upstands provide a durable and practical option for both domestic and commercial interiors.
They work particularly well with stainless steel worktops, sink units and preparation surfaces, where the upstand provides additional protection to the wall while maintaining the same metal finish across the working area.
Bespoke stainless steel upstands can be incorporated into domestic kitchen worktops as well as larger commercial workstations and food preparation areas.
In these images: Stainless steel worktops with integrated upstands in commercial and domestic kitchen installations.
Because each worktop and upstand is made to order, the fabrication can accommodate considerably more than simply length and height.
Our copper, brass and brushed 304 stainless steel upstands are normally manufactured from 1.2mm sheet metal formed around a 9mm moisture-resistant MDF core, giving an overall thickness of approximately 10mm. Where a more substantial or architectural appearance is required, upstands can also be manufactured at approximately 18mm, 25mm, 30mm, 36mm or 50mm overall thickness.
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A worktop upstand generally extends a relatively short distance above the rear of the worktop, providing a finished transition and protecting the lower part of the wall.
A metal splashback normally covers a substantially larger area of wall, particularly behind sinks, hobs, cookers and preparation areas.
For some projects the two can be combined: an integrated metal upstand can run around the worktop perimeter while a larger matching or contrasting splashback is installed where greater wall prot
Our metal worktops and integrated upstands are manufactured to order in our UK workshop. With sheet metal cutting, folding, welding, finishing and specialist patination carried out in-house, we can produce individual worktops as well as more complex fabricated installations.
The same approach allows the upstand to be considered from the outset as part of the worktop rather than treated as a standard accessory added afterwards.
In these images: A bespoke metal upstand being formed on our press brake and checked for dimensional accuracy during manufacture.
For an initial quotation, it is useful to provide:
Worktop dimensions • Upstand height • Required lengths • Metal required • Preferred finish • Sink/hob positions • Cut-outs • Corners or returns • Drawings or sketches where available
Copper and brass upstands are typically manufactured in lengths up to approximately 1980mm, with longer lengths up to approximately 2980mm possible depending on the project. Brushed 304 stainless steel upstands can typically be produced in lengths up to approximately 1980mm, 2480mm or 2980mm.
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Upstand heights are made to suit the individual project rather than being restricted to a single standard size. Practical limits will depend on the worktop design, metal and overall dimensions.
Yes. Cut-outs for sockets, switches and other services can be incorporated where dimensions and positions are provided before manufacture.
Yes. We manufacture both integrated upstands as part of our bespoke metal worktops and s
If you have a project requirement and would like to make some initial enquiries, please get in touch. Please contact us via email sales@metalsheets.co.uk, give us a call on 0151 526 4777, or fill the contact form. We’re looking forward to hearing from you.
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