What is an artificial stone countertop and what is the size of the artificial stone countertop

Before understanding the size and purchasing method of artificial stone countertops, let's first understand what an artificial stone countertop is.

What is an artificial stone countertop

Definition: Artificial stone, also known as polymer solid slab, is made of natural ore Powder+color masterbatch+acrylic resin glue, the board processed by high temperature and high pressure, is called 'the second generation material to replace other materials' in the industry. Artificial stone, also known as polymer material, has anti-corrosion and anti-permeation properties. It is more suitable for cabinet countertops and has no radiation worries. Compared with natural marble and artificial stone, it has no radiation and has no adverse effects on the human body. The types of artificial stone countertops usually refer to artificial stone solid surface material countertops, artificial stone countertops and artificial stone quartz countertops. Artificial stone solid surface material countertops are usually used in high-end luxury shopping malls, and so on.

Product attributes: raw materials: cement, gravel, river sand and a small amount of chemical raw materials. Tools: glass surface operating table, stainless steel ring can be made of marble of any shape, steel pipe clamps, shovel, etc.

Scope of application: ordinary countertops: cabinet countertops, bathroom countertops, window sills, dining tables, commercial counters, reception counters, writing desks, computer tables, bar counters, etc. Artificial stone combines the natural texture and solid texture of marble, the bright and delicate ceramics and the easy processing of wood.

The size of the artificial stone countertop

The first standard that should be followed is the length. A single countertop cannot exceed 3 meters (special (Except for circumstances). If there is more, it should be segmented and then spliced. Generally, the standard width of the countertop of the cabinet is 550 and 600 mm, and the thickness is 12.7 mm and 27 mm.

The front line design of cabinet countertops mainly includes straight edges (including thickened straight edges), beveled edges, small beveled edges, large rounded edges, small rounded edges, straight edged waterproof lines, and small rounded edge waterproof lines. , Small beveled edge waterproof line (8 types); the standard height of the water retaining edge behind the cabinet is 50 mm.

Some people think that since the sink and stove are installed on the countertop of the cabinet, their size should be included when defining the size, and most people agree that the countertop size value includes The length, width and thickness of the countertop and the height of the water retaining edge.

Since these two controversies have emerged, there must be supporters for each statement. In fact, the angle of understanding is different in the final analysis. The sink and stove are installed on the openings on the countertop of the cabinet. There is nothing wrong with including its size in the cabinet countertop size.

A small method for product quality inspection of artificial stone countertops

The front, cross-section and back of high-quality cabinet countertops are the same. And there is no pores, uniform color, and no plastic-like texture on the surface.

High-quality cabinet countertops will feel fine and smooth to the touch, silky, non-squeaky, and without obvious unevenness; while cabinet countertops of poor quality will appear slightly rough.

Scratch a small sample with a hard object that you carry with you. Good quality cabinet countertops should have shallow scratches and not obvious, while poor quality cabinet countertops are obvious. Scratches.

Use a lighter to burn a small sample, high-quality cabinet countertops will also have a little smell, but not obvious, and poor quality cabinet countertops will have a very pungent smell or even Was lit.

Whether it is to understand the size of artificial stone countertops or how to purchase it, it is for us to use artificial stone countertops more conveniently and comfortably , So in order to better use them in our daily life in the future, the above introduction can be kept in mind.