Types of overall kitchen countertop materials What are the better overall kitchen countertop materials?

　　The whole cabinet is a furniture product that our kitchen cannot lack. A better overall kitchen is indispensable for a good overall kitchen countertop. There are many overall kitchen countertop materials on the market, so when we buy it, we should Which one is better? Let’s take a look at the overall kitchen countertop materials.

　　 Types of materials for overall kitchen countertops Which materials are better for overall kitchen countertops?

　　The materials that can be used for cabinet countertops are: marble, fireproof board, stainless steel, artificial stone . Among them, the artificial stone is divided into: selenium stone, crystal stone, cloud stone, selelite (quartz stone), composite acrylic, and pure acrylic.

　　Natural stone countertops

　　Natural stone countertops are divided into granite countertops and marble countertops. The difference between the two countertops lies in their appearance. The marble pattern is softer and there are biological remains on the outside. The texture of the granite has irregular distribution of stripes on the surface; while the granite is slightly white or gray with spots on the outside. The addition of potassium feldspar makes it red or flesh-colored.

　　 The advantages of the two are roughly the same. They have high hardness, good abrasion resistance, and minor scratches will not be particularly noticeable; but they also have the same disadvantage, that is, the two surfaces have seams, which are easy Hidden dirt and dirt; and because of the high hardness of the two, when two pieces of stone need to be bonded, there can be no gaps, and these gaps will accumulate dirt in future use, causing the appearance of the countertop to be unsightly.

　　Artificial stone countertops

　　Artificial stone is made of natural marble or other stone powder, adding artificial fiber, polyester resin binder, flame retardant, color, etc. An extruded cabinet countertop made of synthetic artificial stone. Advantages: The surface of artificial stone countertops is smooth and has no pores, with the texture of natural stone and ceramic-like luster. There are a variety of colors to choose from. The texture is acid-resistant, corrosion-resistant, waterproof and easy to clean. It combines the excellent properties of stone, ceramics and wood. One suit is an excellent countertop material. The biggest advantage of artificial stone for kitchen countertops is its plasticity. It can be truly seamless spliced u200bu200band can be made into any shape. The overall effect is good, and it is convenient to process, easy to construct, and free of processing fees. It is especially suitable for use in kitchens. installation. Disadvantages: cabinet countertops made of artificial stone look beautiful, but they are not durable. The hardness of the countertop is not as good as that of granite. It can be marked with hard objects and is easy to penetrate. It cannot be directly heated. The artificial stone is easy to change color. Pay special attention to white countertops. In addition, because artificial stone has a large number of chemical materials, it is not possible to make pasta directly on it, and the cost is relatively high. Cost: The artificial stone is calculated in linear meters (the width does not exceed 0.6 meters). There are many varieties of artificial stone, including famous brand products such as Monterey's Milan stone, Nami stone, DuPont Corian, Selelite, Nene stone, etc. There are also many unknown brands whose quality and price vary greatly (180 yuan to 500 yuan or more), so artificial stone countertops are also an important part of determining the grade of cabinets.

　　Stainless steel cabinet countertops

　　 Although the appearance of stainless steel cabinet countertops is not as good as granite and marble, the appearance is relatively low-key. However, the stainless steel material is very easy to take care of. Generally, it is very clean after wiping it with a rag. However, steel wire balls and sharp tools can easily add scars to the surface of stainless steel, so pay attention to maintenance.

　　Fireproof board cabinet countertop

　　Fireproof board is based on MDF. It has good color and is rich, convenient for modeling, impact resistance, abrasion resistance and scratch resistance. Fireproof board, like stone, cannot form a countertop together, it needs to be spliced, and the joints are easy to hide dirt and bacteria.

　　tempered glass

　　Advantages:

　　1, good reflection, can be used in a small kitchen to achieve the visual effect of expanding the space ;

　　2, lighting equipment can be installed under the glass countertop to create a distinctive atmosphere;

　　3, easy to take care of, very hygienic, you can use glass cleaner to wipe Achieve a multiplier effect with half the effort and keep the light bright.

　　 Disadvantages: easy to break, local high temperature is also more dangerous.