What are the disadvantages and advantages of ceramic countertops

Ceramic countertop itself is a good countertop product, but we also have to choose the correct and high-quality ceramic countertop so that it can serve us better. Let’s learn more about it below.

Selection of ceramic countertops

The hardness of ceramic countertops is the main criterion for considering good or bad, because the hardness will directly affect the ceramics The service life of the countertop. The easiest way to test the hardness of ceramic countertops is first to 'listen to the sound'. Ceramic countertops with crisp sound are of good quality and are not easily deformed or broken. If the sound of ceramic countertops is rough and dull, the brick body will have low sintering degree and low density. If the knocking sound is hoarse, this kind of polished tile is a fake and inferior product, and there may be cracks in the brick body; secondly, consumers can also observe whether there are color differences, missed abrasion, slip marks, cracks, porcelain defects, etc. on the surface of the brick body in a well-lit environment. Dirty and other defects, the surface of high-quality ceramic countertops is bright and uniform, and the size is regular; in addition, consumers can also pour a small amount of ink or tea on the surface of the ceramic countertop for two minutes, and then rinse with water or wipe with a cloth to see the remaining traces Is it obvious. Obvious traces indicate that the quality is average, and vice versa.

The advantages and disadvantages of ceramic cabinet countertops

Strong: first of all, cabinets are functionally easy to use, and durability is the first One. The basic skeleton of the cabinet is made of bricks, and the countertops are also poured with cement, which can be made of marble or pasted with ceramic countertops. Therefore, it is stronger and more durable than general cabinets with wooden frames and artificial stone countertops. A TX who made brick cabinets posted: 'Welcome everyone to go to my kitchen to chop bones.' Environmental protection: The most important thing about this type of cabinet is environmental protection. Because the board of the whole cabinet is made of particleboard and density board as the base material, even if the board is environmentally friendly, it is inevitable to use glue. Therefore, even if the cabinet panels meet the environmental protection standards, there will still be some formaldehyde residues. In the home environment, the kitchen is the most important and the most stringent requirement for environmental protection. However, in the actual decoration process, 95% of the owners ignored this and became victims of harmful substances. This problem does not exist with brick cabinets, so you can use it with confidence.

Advantages and disadvantages of ceramic basins

The advantages of ceramic basins are that they are easy to take care of, easy to clean, and ready to be cleaned. Like the new one, it is resistant to high temperature, temperature change, hard and wear-resistant surface, and resistant to aging. Most ceramic sinks are white, but ceramic sinks can be colored during production, so the colors are actually richer. The owner can choose a suitable ceramic sink according to the overall color of the kitchen, adding a touch of aura to the overall design of the kitchen, but the price is naturally more expensive.

The disadvantage of ceramic sinks is that they are not as strong as stainless steel and cast iron. If you are not careful, they may be broken. In addition, the water absorption rate is low. If water penetrates into the ceramic, it will swell and deform.

The most important thing for a ceramic sink is to see if it is fired at high temperature. It must reach a high temperature above 1200 degrees Celsius to call high temperature firing, so as to ensure the water absorption rate of the basin body. No one wants to fish once You have to endure the long-term fishy smell. On the other hand, it is the glazed surface. Only a good glazed surface can ensure good cleanliness. The important reference indicators for choosing a ceramic sink are the glaze finish, brightness and the water storage rate of the ceramic. Products with high smoothness, pure color, not easy to get dirty and dirt, easy to clean, good self-cleaning. The lower the water absorption, the better the product. The ceramic sink personally thinks that the single tank is better.

You should know that ceramic countertops are not only strong and environmentally friendly, but also meet the three major requirements of waterproof, fireproof and insect-proof, and they are also resistant to Corrosion, acid resistance, good cleaning, oil resistance, scratch resistance. This is irreplaceable by any other cabinet countertop material.