What material is good for kitchen countertops What are the good materials for kitchen countertops

There are many kitchen cabinet materials available on the market, so among these various materials, what kind of material is better?

Natural marble

It is very common to use natural marble as the material of cabinet countertops. Natural marble is used as cabinet countertops. The color is rich, and its texture is relatively soft. Natural marble has a natural texture, diverse patterns, and is easy to cut and shape. Therefore, natural marble is a limited choice for cabinet countertops. However, the use of natural marble as the countertop of the cabinet also has disadvantages, that is, if sewage seeps in during transportation, it may break.

Granite

In the past years, many people in the city used granite as cabinet countertops in their homes. The advantages of using granite as cabinet countertops are its high density and strong hardness. , The surface is more wear-resistant, and it is often used for home decoration. Compared with natural marble, granite has better anti-bacterial regeneration ability. However, if granite is used as a cabinet countertop, there is still a defect, that is, it is impossible to use granite to make a longer cabinet countertop, so it cannot be made into a whole cabinet.

Artificial stone

is currently a very popular countertop material, it is divided into two kinds of seamless and seam. There are obvious traces of gaps when glued with seam artificial stone glue, and its anti-scratch performance and strong acid-base resistance are slightly worse. The price ranges from 300 yuan to 400 yuan per meter. The seamless artificial stone uses a material called methyl methacrylate, which is rich in patterns and integrally formed, with no traces at the joints, and can be repeatedly polished and refurbished. General stains can be wiped off with a damp cloth or detergent, but strong chemical agents such as paint remover, acetone-containing delustering water, pine perfume, and acid-containing plumbing cleaner can damage it and cause stains. A severe impact will form dents on the surface. The price varies between domestic and imported products. Domestic seamless artificial stone costs between 1,200 yuan and 1,500 yuan per meter, while DuPont Corian has to sell for about 3,000 yuan per meter.

Fireproof board

is the mainstream in the current market. Its anti-fouling, anti-scratch, anti-scalding, anti-acid and alkali properties are balanced, and there are many varieties of colors. Its base material is density board, and the surface layer is fireproof material and decorative veneer. Fireproof boards are divided into high, middle and low grades, and the price is between 300 yuan and 600 yuan per meter. It can be said that the price is relatively affordable. Compared with natural stone, fireproof board is more flexible and will not crack due to heavy blows. Its maintenance and maintenance are basically the same as other materials, and it is also very simple.

Stainless steel

The stainless steel countertop is a thin stainless steel plate on the surface of the high-density fireproof board. The stainless steel countertop is bright and clean. , Easy to clean and take care of, ranked first in anti-bacterial regeneration ability, environmentally friendly, no radiation, long service life, durable, easy to clean, always bright as new, strong practicability. However, at present, the stainless steel countertops of the whole cabinet are no longer favored by people, and the market occupancy rate is gradually decreasing. But it is not resistant to scratches, and the scratches are permanent and irreparable; it has a strong metallic feel, giving people an overall feeling of being cold and hard; the design lacks rationality in some parts, and it is not suitable for civil kitchen pipe crossings.

In addition, there are some countertops made of cork, solid wood, cement, red brick, etc., each of which has different characteristics and are interested in Friends can learn more about it.