[Cabinet countertop material] What material is good for the cabinet countertop

Nowadays, there are more and more designs and varieties of cabinet countertops. So, among so many varieties and materials, which ones are better, and what are their advantages and disadvantages?

Natural stone for cabinet countertops

Advantages: cabinet natural stone countertops include granite and marble, among which natural stone The density is relatively large, the texture is hard, the anti-scratch performance is very outstanding, the wear resistance is good, and the texture is very beautiful, but the price of high-end natural stone countertops is relatively high.

Disadvantages:

1. Natural stone countertops have pores, which are difficult to clean and manage, and are easy to accumulate grease;

2. Natural stone countertops are denser and more broken Large, cracks will occur in the event of a heavy blow, which is difficult to repair, and some invisible natural cracks will also rupture when the temperature changes sharply.

Stainless steel for cabinet countertops

Advantages: sturdy, easy to clean, strong practicability. In recent years, due to the strong impact of the new concept of 'European and American integration' modern cabinets, stainless steel countertops have also made corresponding improvements in compliance with the development trend of the combination of aesthetics and practicality of cabinets. For consumers who emphasize 'practical' considerations, or consumers who like metal texture, it is not impossible to buy stainless steel countertops.

Disadvantages:

1. Not resistant to scratches, scratches are permanent and irreparable;

2. The design of certain parts lacks rationality and is not applicable Cross pipes in civil kitchens.

Artificial stone for cabinet countertops

Advantages: It also has a variety of options in terms of color. In addition, when After the artificial stone surface is scratched, it can be refurbished by sanding; the surface of the artificial stone countertop is smooth and has no pores, so oil and sewage stains are not easy to penetrate into it; it can be seamlessly bonded at any length, and the adhesive of the same material will be two pieces After bonding, it is polished and integrated. Generally, artificial stone with a large aluminum powder content has strong acid and alkali resistance, high temperature resistance, anti-stamping, anti-permeation and other functions; artificial stone countertops can avoid some natural stone radiation problems, which is an excellent Countertop stone.

Disadvantages:

1. There are many kinds of artificial stone on the market, mixed with good and bad, good and bad;

2. Artificial stone countertop has poor hardness, use hard things It is easy to draw marks;

3. Not durable and easy to break.

Marble for cabinet countertops

Advantages: rich colors, soft texture, natural and diverse textures, easy to cut or engrave.

Disadvantages:

1. 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 it is prone to cracks;

2. In daily cleaning, it is inevitable that some residues and dirt will fill in the cracks with the wiping of the rag and become a breeding ground for bacteria.

Ceramic tiles for cabinet countertops

Advantages: low price and diverse shapes.

Disadvantages:

1. It is not easy to clean, and it is easy to break when too cold or too hot; the tiles used for the cabinet countertops have the same physical characteristics as the wall tiles. Although they are very durable, they are It is easy to be broken under the impact of heavy objects, and overheated or cold objects will be damaged if placed on it for a long time.

2. There will definitely be gaps in splicing tiles. Even seamless tiles will leave a gap between bricks and bricks that is much larger than when splicing other materials. It is very inconvenient to clean and does not pose a sanitary hazard. It goes without saying that the caulking agent tends to turn black, and mildew may appear if the quality is poor.

A good cabinet must have a good countertop, and the choice of countertop can be based on everyone's hobbies and decoration needs Different but different, so when you choose, you should not only know their advantages and disadvantages, but also take into account the influence of factors such as home style.