Which countertop is better for the cabinet? How to choose the cabinet countertop

Before we know what countertops are used for cabinets, we need to know some of the most common countertop materials. They are marble, fireproof board, stainless steel and artificial stone. Among them, the artificial stone is divided into: selenium stone, crystal stone, cloud stone, selelite (quartz stone), composite acrylic, and pure acrylic.

Fireproof board countertop: good physical and chemical functions, rich in color, wear-resistant, easy to clean, anticorrosive, and anticorrosive. However, it is difficult to deal with countertops with corner joints and staggered heights. Once the countertops are not handled well, they will easily crack and the glue will cause bulging.

Stainless steel countertops: people love it for its wear-resistance, anti-drying, waterproof, easy-to-clean, corrosion-resistant, non-aging, and long service life. However, due to the gaps in the splicing of the stainless steel countertops, the production and installation, the size and the complexity of the processing, and the modification is not strong, the aesthetics may not meet the requirements of most people. Moreover, the single color of stainless steel countertops makes you feel uncomfortable, not warm, and lacks the warmth of the family. At present, it is no longer favored by people under the popular household atmosphere that emphasizes individuality and advocates returning to nature.

Marble countertop: The texture is hard, wear-resistant, and has a natural texture. However, there are pores on the surface, which is easy to deposit grease, and natural marble is brittle. It is not possible to make countertops longer than 1 meter. Countertops made of natural marble have joints. These joints are not easy to process and tend to accumulate dirt and affect hygiene.

Artificial stone countertops: It can solve the shortcomings of marble and has strong decorative properties. Artificial stone countertops are a kind of chemically synthesized decorative materials that emerged with the introduction of integrated kitchens. Artificial stone includes colored Lishi, crystal stone, cloud stone, Cyrel stone (quartz stone), composite acrylic, and pure acrylic. At present, the mainstream cabinet countertops on the market are made of composite acrylic, selelite (quartz stone), and pure acrylic countertops. The biggest advantage of this countertop is that it is very wear-resistant and can withstand high temperatures, has good compression resistance, has the elegance of natural marble and the hardness of granite, has the delicate and warm feeling of wood, and has a ceramic-like luster. plasticity. And its surface is connected without any gaps, so abrasion resistance and penetration resistance are very good. However, the cost of this material is high, so it is not the first choice for mass families.

Granite countertops: compared with man-made. Not as good as it looks. Natural stone is short, generally about 2.5 meters, and transparent glass glue is needed to make the countertop; there is no artificial stone at the corners of natural stone that can be easily processed. The price of granite is not as expensive as artificial stone.

Quartz stone countertops: The biggest advantage of quartz stone is that it is very hard and has excellent antibacterial properties. As a place where food is made, the kitchen is often more hygienic, so quartz stone is good s Choice.

In addition to the materials introduced above, in fact, some thicker glass, ceramics, tiles, cork, etc., are actually It can be used to make countertops. Interested owners and friends can go and find out.