B&Q Gloss Grey Cracked Glass Effect Laminate Upstand (L)3050mm

Grey - A colour often associated with old age (going grey)

Glass - A solid, typically transparent. Brittle and used in windows. The first patent granted in the UK was for Glass.

Water Resistant - A mark to indicate how well an item, usualy a watch, resists water ingress

water - A chemical substance. Chemical formula H2O.

Wall - A physical barrier between two areas

Resistant - Something that can repel against something.

Practical - Weather a task is easy to carry out and realistically succeed.

MDF - A shortened term for Medium Density Fibreboard

B&Q are the largest home improvement retail company in Europe with 350 stores in the UK and 60 stores internationally. They sell a range of DIY products for home improvement, and have a product range of over 40,000 items. The first B&Q store was opened in 1969, within 10 years they had 26 stores nationwide. Most branches of B&Q are warehouse style stores that house all the products in store available for customers to take home straight away. They sell kitchens, bathrooms, furniture, storage and shelving, garden buildings and furniture, heating equipment, decorating supplies, building materials, electrical appliances and power tools. Many branches also have garden centres selling a variety of plants, shrubs and accessories. Their staff are knowledgeable and are on hand to help customers achieve their home improvement goals. Their website at diy.com has a wealth of help and advice available, and allows customers to order online for home delivery, or store pick up. The brand are also popular with trade customers and have opened several trade counters throughout the UK.