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There are many countertop materials. Different countertop materials have their own different advantages and disadvantages. When we choose countertop materials, we all want to choose a better countertop material. What is the better countertop material? How much is the price? How should we maintain the countertops in our daily life? Let's take a look at it together.
What is the material for the countertop?
One, granite
high density, high hardness, surface wear resistance, good antibacterial performance The seam is not easy to handle; the high density weakens the hidden worry of dirt. As a traditional cabinet countertop material, granite has high density, high hardness, and wear-resistant surface, which reduces the possibility of holding dirt to a certain extent. Good antibacterial performance.
Second, natural marble
is rich in color, natural texture but with crack defects; it is prone to cracking. Natural marble has a variety of beautiful textures, but because stone is a porous material structure, its natural micro-cracks will appear after a long period of use. The cracks are difficult to wipe. Due to the presence of heavy metal substances, there will be a certain degree of radiation, which may cause harm to human health.
3. Stainless steel countertop cabinets
(1) Stainless steel countertops do not have the defect of fading, no matter how long they are used, they are still bright and the secondary recycling value is relatively high. ;
(2) The stainless steel countertop material is absolutely environmentally friendly and will not cause radiation trouble;
(3) In addition, the integrated seamless connection of the basin and countertop can prevent the breeding of bacteria;
Countertop price
Artificial stone countertop
Artificial stone is a very popular countertop material at present, it is divided into two kinds of seamless and seam.
Seamless artificial stone countertops are currently the most widely used materials in cabinets. The price is different between domestic and imported. Domestic seamless artificial stone is priced from 1,200 to 1,500 yuan per linear rice, while imported DuPont Corian from the United States sells for 2,100 to 2,900 yuan per linear meter. Of course, its quality It is also the best among similar products.
Natural stone countertops
The high-grade granite marble in natural stone is the traditional raw material for cabinet countertops. Black flowers and white flowers are more commonly used.
The texture of natural stone is very beautiful, the texture is hard, the anti-scratch performance is very outstanding, the wear resistance is good; the cost is low, the color is different, the most commonly used ones are only about 200 yuan per meter. It is one of the most economical countertop materials.
Refractory board countertop
has bright color, abrasion resistance, scratch resistance, and high temperature resistance performance, giving people a brand-new feeling, and the cabinet countertops are consistent in height, supplemented by embedded gas The stove adds a sense of beauty. The price is also acceptable to ordinary consumers, generally 200 yuan to 500 yuan per linear meter.
Maintenance of the countertop
There are no pores on the surface, and oil and water stains are not easy to penetrate into it. General stains can be wiped off with a damp cloth or detergent.
1. Do not put high-temperature objects on the countertop directly or for a long time. Hot pots, hot pots, or other utensils that are too high in temperature will be on the countertop directly from the stove, oven, microwave, etc. Bring damage. Please use a pot holder with rubber feet, or put an insulation pad on the countertop. Also don't scald with boiling water immediately after washing with cold water.
2. Keep the countertop as dry as possible. Refractory board and anti-folder countertops avoid long-term immersion in water to prevent the countertops from being deformed by glue. Artificial stone countertops should prevent the bleach and scale in the water from making the countertop lighter and affecting its appearance.
3. During the operation, try to avoid hitting the table with sharp objects to avoid scratches.