What material is good for kitchen countertops

Quartz countertops. Quartz countertops, which occupy 80% of Chinese kitchens, have an absolute advantage in the market, it has the advantages of high temperature resistance, scratch resistance, corrosion resistance, crystal clear surface, etc., Mohs hardness has reached about 6, not afraid of big knife chopping, very suitable for Chinese kitchens. If you want to say that its only drawback, it is estimated that it cannot be seamlessly connected, and there will be gaps.

Features of kitchen countertops: Compared with other materials, artificial stone materials have the advantages of more wear-resistant, acid-resistant, and high-temperature resistance, and because there are no pores on the surface, oil stains, and water stains are not easy to penetrate into it, so it has strong anti-fouling force and is more convenient to clean.

The texture of natural stone is exquisite, the texture is hard, so it is not easy to produce scratches, the wear resistance is good, the cost is low, and the colors are varied, which is an economical kitchen cabinet countertop material.

1. Wooden countertop.

Those who like the fresh literary kitchen style can choose the tree, which gives people the most primitive, warm and natural feeling, and looks more gentle and comfortable. Whether the wood is solid wood or fireproof board, do not go directly to the hot pot, and you must be diligent in tidying up.

The advantages of hard wood boards: high appearance. Cons:

Prone to cracking. Daily management: Paint or wax before using solid wood to better protect the surface of the wood and prolong its life.

Compared with the actual board, the fireproof board is a material based on MDF, which has better fireproof performance and lower price.

>2. Stone countertop.

It is divided into natural stone and artificial stone. Among them, the most common countertop material in natural stone is marble, and the noble and atmospheric appearance is loved by many people. The kitchen countertop is made of marble, which has good hardness and high hardness.

Advantages of marble: wear-resistant and high-temperature, not easy to deform.

Disadvantages: The joint has a void, which is easy to absorb grease and is not easy to clean.

>3. Artificial stone countertop.

Advantages of artificial stone: wear-resistant, acid-resistant, high-temperature resistant, fouling-proof, leak-proof.

Disadvantages: unnatural appearance texture, not strong perm, high price.

Routine maintenance: Soapy water removes most of the mud and stains. After contact with strong chemicals, rinse the surface quickly with water. Please do not cut it directly on the Korean cooking table.

>4. Ultra-thin rock slab countertop.

The production process of ultra-thin master is complex, good-looking, and the price is too expensive. The thickness is only 3 mm, but it is super strong, not easy to scratch, easy to clean, and the antibacterial index explodes. Best of all, it is possible to cut vegetables directly on top of it, and there is no need for a cutting board.

Advantages of ultra-thin motherboard: diamond grade hardness, color unchanged, can withstand 1500 degrees of high temperature, bright fire will not affect 3 hours. Cons: High price.

>5. Stainless steel countertop.

Home renovation people who like industrial style or metallic texture can choose stainless steel countertops. Stainless steel countertops are known as the easiest countertops to clean, such as hotel kitchens, etc., which are basically stainless steel countertops, which are not only fire-resistant, high-temperature resistant, and easy to clean, but also antibacterial. Advantages of stainless steel:

The countertop and cabinet are integrated into one, which will never break and will not be affected by high temperatures.

Disadvantages: It is easy to leave scratches, do not touch the surface with a sharp bowl.

The kitchen countertop is made of natural marble, granite is better, hard, wear-resistant, and not easy to weather, such as imported Zhonghua black sand. Under normal circumstances, the amount of natural marble used in many families is basically localized, used for window sills, kitchens, threshold stones, etc., which is not enough to cause radiation indicators.

Kitchen countertops made of marble do have a good aesthetic effect, and they are very good in terms of fire and stain resistance, but countertops made of natural marble will have joints, which are also prone to dirt accumulation, low durability, and need to be sealed more frequently to prevent staining.

What material should I choose for the countertop? Quartz, stainless steel, marble, which countertop is best?

1. Pure solid wood.

In order to be close to nature, the kitchen often uses wood colors to create a pastoral style, and is in full contact with nature, so pure solid wood has also begun to be used as countertops, and some hardwoods such as oak and oak are very good choices for countertops.

2. Natural stone.

Natural stone has a natural and unique beautiful texture and extremely hard texture, making countertops with natural stone definitely makes the kitchen a solid and beautiful castle, natural stone mainly includes granite and marble, high density, high temperature resistance, outstanding scratch resistance, good wear resistance, low cost, good economic benefits.

3. Artificial stone.

Artificial stone is recognized in the market as a cabinet panel material suitable for modern kitchens, and artificial stone has a rich pattern and color. It can form a whole. It can be seamlessly bonded to any length.

Artificial mountain stone has strong wear resistance, acid resistance, high temperature resistance, impact resistance, compression resistance, antibacterial, bending resistance, penetration resistance and other functions.

4. Stainless steel.

For tableware and kitchenware, stainless steel countertops generally add a thin layer of stainless steel on the surface of high-density fireproof board, which is strong and easy to clean; At the same time, stainless steel has very good antibacterial properties.

Quartz countertops are the best for kitchen countertops and have few drawbacks.

Advantages: At present, the most popular and popular countertop in foreign countries is quartz stone, which looks beautiful and generous, good gloss, it has no radiation danger, feels smooth and cold to the touch, and the quartz cabinet countertop is made of ultra-hard environmentally friendly composite quartz material, which will not leave any traces directly with a knife, and has excellent performance such as super wear resistance, high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, and non-toxicity.

Because the quartz countertop has almost no capillaries, so it is not necessary to worry about oil penetration, and only need to wipe it with clean water daily, the service life of the quartz countertop is as long as decades, and the maintenance cycle can also be extended to 2-3 years.

Stainless steel countertop

Advantages: high hardness, high temperature resistance, long service life, metal color is very beautiful, with black door panel visual effect is excellent, according to the surface treatment process can be roughly divided into: embossing, drawing, mirror three kinds, stainless steel table top texture is solid stool, easy to clean, and with three-dimensional integration effect, at the same time, in all materials, stainless steel antibacterial performance is the best.

Disadvantages: the visual sense is harder, giving people a cold feeling, in the corners of the cabinet counter and the joints also lack reasonable and effective treatment means, once the countertop is scratched by sharp weapons, it will leave irreparable traces, these fine scratches are also easy to hide dirty things, at present, most of the domestic stainless steel countertops are prone to oxidation, and the gap between similar imported products is larger, and the price of imported products is higher.

Stone Luo, a lot of colors, depending on what you like and practical, dark spots are resistant to dirt.

Now the market is all using quartz, or stainless steel, depending on personal preference, both have their own advantages and disadvantages.

The countertops are basically artificial stone, and there are stainless steel. Pure natural stone is made so big, and the strength is not there, and it is easy to crack.

Natural stone marble: advantages: rich color, soft texture, natural and diverse texture, easy to cut or carve;

Disadvantages: Because it is naturally formed, the fine loose cracks are easy to break, because the stone is a porous material structure, if there is dirt and sewage infiltration during production, transportation or construction, it is difficult to clean and easy to crack. In daily cleaning, it is inevitable that some residues and dirt will fill in the cracks with the wiping of the rag, becoming a breeding ground for bacteria.

Natural stone in the long formation process of nature, due to the presence of heavy metal substances will have a certain degree of radioactivity, may be harmful to human health.

Marble, but it must be dark, otherwise there will be water stains.

Stone countertops are good for kitchen countertops. Stone countertops are divided into natural stone and artificial stone. Among them, the most common countertop material in natural stone is marble, and the noble and atmospheric appearance is loved by many people.

Qiaohe marble is used on the kitchen countertop, which has good hardness and high hardness.

Advantages: wear-resistant and high-temperature, not easy to deform.

Disadvantages: There are gaps in the joints, which are easy to absorb grease and are not easy to clean the skin.

Maintenance

Marble cabinet countertops are prone to staining, so use less water when cleaning, wipe them regularly with a slightly damp cloth with mild detergent, and then wipe them dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth. Marble countertops that are heavily worn out are difficult to handle and can be wiped with steel wool and then polished with an electric sander to restore its shine.

Quartz countertops are the best and most expensive. The ability to resist scalding, deformation, and stain penetration is very good.

The second is the acrylic artificial stone countertop, which judges the quality according to the level of acrylic content. The higher the acrylic content, the stronger the ability of the land mill to penetrate against scalding, deformation and stains. Generally, the acrylic content is very good if it exceeds 30% early.

Artificial stone countertops, quartz stone countertops, and stainless steel countertops all have their own advantages.

1. Artificial stone countertop.

Advantages: The texture and color are very rich, wear-resistant, acid-resistant, high-temperature resistant, non-toxic and radiation-free, and easy to clean. When making countertops, it can be spliced seamlessly, and there will be no gaps on the surface.

Disadvantages: Because it is a man-made processing material, the naturalness is obviously insufficient, the texture is relatively fake, and objects that are too hot are easy to fade. Small businesses will produce inferior products to enter the market, to the detriment of consumers.

>2. Quartz countertop.

The quartz stone cabinet countertop is made of super-hard environmentally friendly composite quartz material, which will not leave any traces directly with a knife, and has excellent properties such as super wear-resistant, high-temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, and non-toxicity. Disadvantages: The color can be selected in general quantity, and the disadvantage is that there are seams in the conjoined body, and the price is high.

>3. Stainless steel countertop.

Advantages: high hardness, high temperature resistance, long service life, very beautiful metal color, excellent visual effect with black door panels. According to the different surface treatment processes, it can be divided into:

Embossed, brushed, and mirrored. Disadvantages: The visual sense is hard, giving people a cold feeling, and there is a lack of reasonable and effective treatment methods in the corners and joints of the countertop.

Once the countertop is scratched by a sharp object, it will leave irreparable marks.

Kitchen countertops introduced.

Because of the high usage rate, the countertop of the kitchen countertop should have the characteristics of corrosion resistance, pollution resistance, high temperature resistance, impact resistance, waterproof, easy to clean and beautiful and durable. The worktop should be between the star basin and the refrigerator or between the star basin and the stove, which is a more convenient design space. Typical kitchen countertops can be made of marble or granite, tile, mosaic, stainless steel, laminate board, hardwood, and more.

High-grade countertops are mainly solid surface materials, also known as solid countertop materials, which are widely used because they are as hard as stones, and can be processed like wood, without joints, the inside and the outside are the same, they are always new, and the stain resistance is strong. In addition to choosing countertop materials, you should also pay attention to the areas that are most prone to water seepage. If there is a problem with the joint, the water will easily seep into the kitchen cabinet, and the dirt will continue to accumulate, and the durability and hygiene of the worktop will be greatly weakened.