What cabinet countertops are good and how to choose materials for cabinet countertops

Cabinet countertops are a very important part of cabinets. Countertops can be described as the 'face' of cabinets. There are many types of countertops, such as solid wood, natural stone, stainless steel and fireproof board countertops. So, which of these is better?

Common countertop selection

Stainless steel countertop: Although the appearance is not as good as other materials, the appearance is relatively good. 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.

Solid wood countertops: The advantage of solid wood cabinets is that they are made of solid wood, so its patterns are very beautiful and natural, giving people a back-to-basics feeling. Solid wood countertops are very malleable, and solid wood countertops can be selected according to the style of family design. Natural, refined, and carved, can meet the needs of consumers.

Quartz stone countertops: Quartz stone countertops are divided into artificial quartz stone countertops and natural quartz stone countertops. The main component of natural quartz stone countertops is silica, which is relatively wear-resistant and has a very high hardness. Common kitchen appliances cannot harm it, and it has strong resistance to high temperatures. As for the artificial quartz stone countertop, its advantage is that its stone material is very warm and non-hydrophilic, so it is not easy to penetrate, and the artificial stone is naturally easy to process and shape.

Natural marble countertops: The beauty is not to say, the color is rich, the natural stone texture, I want to paint an abstract painting with ink. The overall feeling is noble and atmospheric. However, marble is naturally formed and has a porous structure. If it penetrates into sewage, it is difficult to clean. Residues and stolen goods accumulate, making it difficult to clean them thoroughly and become a breeding ground for bacteria. In addition, because there are more or less heavy metal substances in the stone, it has a certain degree of radiation, which may cause harm to human health.

Granite countertops: It has better anti-bacterial regeneration ability than marble, high density, high hardness and strong wear resistance, and it is not easy to damage. But the disadvantage is that the length of granite is not enough, usually several pieces of granite are needed to join together, and the joints are easy to hide dirt. But if the splicing level is very high, there is no need to worry about this problem.

Countertop matching knowledge

Countertop color matching: The color of the door panel lays down the main color of the combination cabinet, so buy According to the actual situation, the home can choose a similar color for the countertop or choose a contrasting color for the countertop, because the countertop is the most direct operation area, so when choosing the color, you must pay attention to the space lighting and usage habits.

The stone pattern matching of the countertop: There are many options for the stone pattern of the stone surface. Some stone patterns are denser, some are sparser; some have more colors, and some have less colors. Users can follow The style of the whole house, furniture materials, etc. are matched.

Okay, the above is some introduction about the selection and matching of cabinet countertops. Now the selection and design of cabinets are more important. So I hope that the content introduced above can also help you, and play a reference role when you buy and install cabinet countertops.