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How to choose the countertop material for the kitchen has a lot to do with whether it can be used well after check-in, so what material is the best countertop material, there is never a perfect answer to this question. Different materials have their own advantages. When selecting, not only the aesthetics should be paid attention to, but also the actual functionality should be considered.
[How to choose the kitchen countertop material]
1, the original wooden floor
The natural and simple appearance of the kitchen countertop with the original wooden floor, with the Mediterranean or rustic style to create a pure Home atmosphere.
Advantages: Easy to install and can cut out the ideal shape according to your own creativity.
Disadvantages: The food is easy to leave residues in the gaps in the wood during the processing, and needs to be cleaned in time. And pay attention to strengthening the waterproofness of the material, especially near the periphery of the sink, to prevent woody mildew, and to ensure a healthy diet for the family.
2, quartz stone countertops
Quartz stone countertops are a new type of stone, which is a more durable and affordable material after artificial stone.
Advantages: high temperature resistance, stain resistance, not suitable for leaving scratches, in terms of color, it has a greater choice than traditional stone.
Disadvantages: The price is still high compared to other stone materials. Quartz stone countertops are too hard to be processed, so its shape is too monotonous.
3. Stainless steel countertops
Stainless steel materials are often used in the decoration process. In fact, stainless steel can not only be used for various pipes, but also a very economical and practical kitchen countertop material. . Its advantages can be exerted to the extreme when making countertops. For example, it has high hardness, high temperature resistance, long service life, and is shiny and easy to clean. If the kitchen countertop is not cleaned up, it is likely to become a breeding ground for various bacteria. Among all countertop materials, stainless steel countertops can be said to be the most antibacterial. What kind of material is good for the kitchen countertop? If you like to cook and stir-fry, but don't like to take care of the countertop, you might as well choose this metallic stainless steel material.
4. Granite countertops
Because marble has very tiny pores, it will become a hiding place for kitchen dirt, so it is less used in the kitchen mesa. What material is good for kitchen countertops? Granite is a kind of natural stone that is more suitable for countertops than marble. It has a relatively high density, good hardness, and has very brilliant colors. It is an excellent countertop decoration material and also has a very good quality. Antibacterial, can reduce the breeding of kitchen dirt.
5. Marble countertop
Advantages: hard texture, wear-resistant, and natural texture.
Disadvantages: 1. There are pores on the surface, which is easier to leak; 2. It is not easy to process, and there are gaps in the splicing. 3. The radioactive element 'radon' is harmful to the human body. It is not suitable for places where old people and children often move.
6. Fireproof board countertop
is a medium-density or particleboard as the base material, with a 0.8~1.2mm thick fireproof board veneer. The tabletop is formed after being pasted under high pressure and bent. The fire-retardant countertop has good physical and chemical functions, rich in color, wear-resistant, easy to clean, anti-corrosion, and anti-corrosion. However, it is difficult to deal with countertops with corner joints and staggered heights. Once it is not handled well, it will easily crack and the glue will bulge.
7, pure acrylic artificial stone
pure acrylic artificial stone is an artificial stone countertop with acrylic content over 40%. Pure acrylic artificial stone cabinet countertops can be absolutely impervious and seamlessly spliced, have any shape, and have very good toughness, and basically no breakage. The high temperature resistance and impact strength of pure acrylic artificial stone cabinet countertops are poor, and the price is higher, please choose carefully when buying.
8. Natural stone countertops
Natural stone countertops are relatively traditional cabinet materials because of their noble texture, high density, high hardness and wear resistance Etc. However, due to its limited length, it cannot be made into a long one-piece countertop, so it is not suitable to be used in the pursuit of a whole countertop today. Because its surface is cold and has natural cracks, it is easy to absorb oil and breed bacteria, and it has a certain Radioactive, so it is not suitable for large-scale use in the kitchen.