[Advantages and disadvantages of artificial stone] Is the artificial stone countertop good?

Artificial stone countertops are one of our more common countertop products and a very popular mainstream countertop product. As the material of countertops, what are the advantages and disadvantages of artificial stone? Let's find out together.

The advantages of artificial stone

1. Health and environmental protection, no radioactive pollution.

The solid surface material is solid and non-porous, so that microorganisms such as bacteria and mold have no place to hide, and do not emit any gas.

2. Anti-dirt

The solid surface material is dense and will not be penetrated by liquid; stubborn stains such as smoke marks, ink stains, and tea stains can be easily removed.

3. Impact resistance

Has a certain seismic and compression effect.

4. Repairability

Small scratches and cuts can be gently rubbed off with 1500-mesh sandpaper soaked in water. Serious damage can be repaired by machine polishing, which is simple.

5. Easy to clean

Any dirt can be cleaned with soapy water or detergent. If the oil covered on the surface material cannot be removed in an individual home, there is a way to wipe it off with a rag with a small amount of gas oil.

Disadvantages of artificial stone

Single tone and lack of realism; if the countertop of artificial stone is installed on the window sill of the house If you like to take a nap on the bay window in winter, you need to buy a blanket and spread it on it, because in the cold winter, the artificial stone countertops will be relatively cold.

The difference between natural stone and artificial stone

Natural stone: The price is cheap, generally 4 to 500 yuan can buy very good imported stone in the market, and this price can only be bought Mid-range artificial stone; natural pattern, more optional; high hardness; high density; wear resistance. Natural stone is heavier. When the two pieces are connected, the gap is large, and the connection is difficult, so it is impossible to make seamless splicing; the permeability is also high, and the stains are difficult to clean; the elasticity is insufficient, and cracks will occur in the event of a heavy blow; if you choose natural stone, The disadvantage of making countertops is that there are requirements for the length. When it is too long, the splicing cannot be seamlessly spliced u200bu200blike artificial stone.

Artificial stone: all dirt can be cleaned with soap or detergent; it is less likely to be penetrated by liquid, and stubborn stains can be removed, such as ink or soy sauce; compared with general stone or polymer , The ability to resist cracking and cracking is stronger. Small scratches and cuts can be removed with sandpaper; it is more heat-resistant than ordinary surface materials, but we recommend not to put heat-generating utensils directly on the surface, please use heat insulation pad.

The use and maintenance of artificial stone countertops

①Remember not to put high-temperature objects directly or for a long time on the artificial stone countertops On the other hand, hot pots, hot pots, or other utensils with high temperature that are directly taken from the stove, oven, microwave, etc., may cause damage to the surface of the artificial stone. Please use a pot holder with rubber feet, or put an insulation pad on the countertop.

②Never use the artificial stone countertop as a cutting board. When cutting vegetables, please put a cutting board on it. Although general artificial stone countertops are solid and durable, doing so will also leave unsightly scratches. Blunt cutting edge. If you leave a knife mark accidentally, you can use 180-400 grit sandpaper to gently wipe the surface according to the depth of the knife mark, and then use a scouring pad to treat it again.

③The surface of the artificial stone should be kept as dry as possible, because the water contains a lot of bleaching agent and scale. After staying for a long time, the color of the countertop will become lighter and the appearance will be affected.

Finally, it should be noted that any artificial stone surface should avoid contact with strong chemicals, such as paint remover, metal cleaner, stove cleaning Agent. Do not touch methylene chloride, acetone, strong acid cleaning agent.