Introduction to the types and skills of artificial stone countertops

Before understanding the purchasing skills and methods of artificial stone countertops, let's take a look at the materials available for artificial stone countertops.

Optional types of artificial stone countertops

Pure acrylic artificial stone countertops: because it does not contain any other resin and uses It is ultra-fine aluminum hydroxide and natural pigments, so the aging process is slow, and the original quality can still be maintained after many years of use. Bright, non-yellowing, not easy to crack, heat-resistant, and impact-resistant.

Resin board artificial stone countertops: Most artificial stone products on the market fall into this category. Because the production scale, technology, technology, equipment, etc. of the manufacturers are very different, the raw materials selected are different in quality, resulting in the unequal product cost, which directly affects the price and quality of the product.

Calcium carbonate artificial stone countertop: This is the lowest-end artificial stone, without acrylic components, and calcium carbonate powder is added to the unsaturated resin to replace aluminum hydroxide. Calcium carbonate is a substance that easily reacts with acid and alkali. The soy sauce and vinegar needed for daily cooking also contain acid and alkali components, so it is easy to be damaged if it is used for a long time.

Composite acrylic artificial stone countertop: a practical artificial stone between the resin board and the pure acrylic board. Compared with the standard resin artificial stone, it has a higher finish and a better hand feeling. Due to its relatively moderate price and strong practicability, it has been recognized by consumers and its shipments on the market are still quite large.

Tips for purchasing artificial stone countertops

1. Look at the appearance: first look at the surface particles and whether the color is uniform, if any See whether the particles can vaguely see the particles in the next layer, the more clearly you can see, the better. Secondly, look at the side to see if there are bubbles in the board. The so-called solid surface material means that there are no small bubbles in the product. If there is, it indicates that the quality ratio is low. A good sheet should be free of bubbles. The solid material with uniform surface and high density has excellent physical and chemical properties. If the purpose of eliminating air bubbles in the product cannot be achieved during production, this product cannot be called a solid surface material, and the quality is naturally impossible to talk about.

2. Look at the thickness: the standard thickness of artificial stone should be 12.7mm (±0.2mm), and the quality of the artificial stone cannot even reach 10mm. Some artificial stones have added reinforcing agents, and the thickness standard is: 11.3mm ±0.2mm.

3. Look at the cutting piece: When the worker installs it on the spot, the small piece (with a thickness of 2mm) cut down to see if it is elastic. The better the elasticity and toughness, the better the quality and the higher the price.

4. Look at the anti-fouling ability: The easiest way is to put a few drops of household soy sauce on the countertop or cut waste board, and scrub it with detergent every other day. The good board is not If there are traces, there are traces in the poor quality, especially the calcium powder board. No matter what method is used to clean it, it will not be cleaned.

Maintenance of artificial stone countertops

Avoid high temperature and strong impact: Whether pure artificial stone or quartz stone, you should try your best Avoid direct contact with hot pots and hot pots on the countertop, and it is best to place them on a pot rack. Doing this once or twice may not cause obvious damage, but often doing this will cause the local temperature of the table to change greatly in a short time, which is likely to cause the qualitative change of the table. In daily operations, try to avoid touching the countertops and door panels of the cabinet with sharp objects to avoid scratches. The cutting of vegetables is carried out on the cutting board, on the one hand, to avoid leaving knife marks, on the other hand, it also facilitates the cleaning of the countertop.

It can be wiped and maintained with edible oil: during daily maintenance of artificial stone countertops, one or two drops of edible oil can be applied and then wiped evenly with a rag. Because no matter whether quartz stone or artificial stone, there will be pores on the surface. After rubbing, the texture of oil will penetrate in, clogging the pores, and there will be no more dirt. This maintenance method is economical and anti-seepage, thereby delaying the service life of the countertop.

Careful and careful purchase and maintenance can ensure the service life of artificial stone countertops and not let it end its mission prematurely. , So we must be serious about these matters.