A good overall kitchen cabinet must have a good countertop.
In the decoration of the kitchen, the kitchen cabinet is the most important place, and now a clean and tidy whole kitchen is more popular. Therefore, the choice of the kitchen counter surface is very important when building the whole kitchen cabinet.
1. Artificial kitchen countertops.
Overall features Wear resistance, acid resistance, high temperature resistance, different types of wear resistance, different degrees of high temperature resistance, but overall better than natural stone.
Artificial stone advantages:
1. Because the artificial stone countertop is artificial stone, it has more impact resistance, bending resistance, compression resistance and penetration resistance than other stone materials, and its wear resistance, acid resistance and high temperature resistance are also very strong.
2. The artificial stone countertops have a complete range of colors and rich colors, which can be integrally formed and can be repeatedly polished and innovated.
3. If you feel that the artificial stone countertop is too short or too narrow, it does not matter, it can be seamlessly bonded at any length, and there is no trace of the bonding.
4. Since there are no pores on the surface of the artificial stone countertop, oil stains and water stains are not easy to penetrate into the interior. The dirt on the surface can be simply washed with a damp cloth and detergent, so it has a strong anti-fouling power.
Disadvantages of artificial stone countertops
1. Because it is artificially created, it lacks naturalness, and its texture is relatively fake compared to real stone.
2. Any artificial things cannot be the same in quality, so when choosing, you must choose a reputable and guaranteed brand.
3. It can’t withstand the damage of “sharp objects” such as metal, and the price is high. You can’t change it at will, so you must pay attention to maintenance.
Precautions:
(1) Do not place high temperature objects directly or for a long time on artificial stone countertops.
(2) Never use the artificial stone countertop as a cutting board. Please put a cutting board on it when cutting vegetables.
(3) The artificial stone surface should be kept as dry as possible.
(4) Strictly prevent strong chemicals from contacting the surface of artificial stone.
2. Marble kitchen counter tops.
Advantages of Marble Kitchen Cabinets
1. Reflection of identity: The price of this kind of stone is generally relatively high, the patterns and colors are varied, and many styles and colors are available for consumers to choose. The use of marble is beautiful and high-grade. Many wealthy people choose marble, and it has gradually become a symbol of status.
2. Because it is stone, its high temperature resistance and waterproof performance are very good. Cooking is done on the kitchen cabinet, so using marble in such an environment is a good choice.
3. The surface is smooth but not easy to scratch.
4. The cleaning of marble kitchen cabinets is very simple. Generally, it is enough to wipe with a damp cloth and detergent, and usually ensure that it is dry.
Disadvantages of Marble Kitchen Cabinets
1. Generally, marbles need to be spliced, so the gaps are easy to breed bacteria, which will have an impact on health in the long run.
2. This kind of stone has high hardness, but no elasticity. If it is hit hard, it is easy to crack, and once the stains penetrate into it, it is difficult to clean, which affects the beauty of the kitchen cabinet.
3. There will be obvious seams at the splicing, which is not beautiful.
4. Every kind of stone has different degrees of radiation, and so does marble. Consumers must choose stone that meets the standard for decoration.
Marble kitchen cabinet maintenance method
1. Wipe with a soft cloth or sponge dipped in warm water. You do not need too much water when cleaning, as long as the soft cloth and sponge are slightly damp.
2. If the surface of the kitchen cabinet is dirty due to less cleaning, you can use some dry borax and a damp cloth to scrub, and finally dry it with a dry cloth, and the cleaned marble becomes very bright.
3. In the process of using the kitchen cabinet at ordinary times, pay attention to avoid contact with chemicals, strong acid cleaners, etc. If you accidentally contact it, you should clean it up in time.
3. Quartz stone kitchen countertops
Quartz stone is made of about 93% quartz crystal particles, plus pigments, resins, glues and antibacterial agents, and then made under vacuum high temperature and high pressure. There are many people who ask that quartz stone and artificial stone are different. Strictly speaking, quartz stone is also a kind of artificial stone, which is a combination of artificial stone and natural stone.
1. In terms of plasticity:
Artificial stone: There are almost no design restrictions, unlimited creativity and unlimited performance.
Quartz stone: It uses a higher content of quartz crystal as the main structure, making its texture harder and tighter, not easy to make special shapes, and its plasticity is lower than that of artificial stone.
2. In terms of anti-fouling and scratch resistance:
Artificial stone: easy to produce scratches, easy to bleed, need to pay attention to maintenance when using.
Quartz: It has the characteristics of wear resistance, scratch resistance, and anti-penetration that other materials cannot match.
3. In terms of repairability:
Artificial stone: After damage, it can be repaired by repairing, grinding and polishing to prolong the service life.
Quartz stone: Quartz stone is not as easy to repair as artificial stone because of its hardness. Under normal circumstances, quartz stone does not need to be taken care of.
4. In terms of heat resistance:
Artificial stone: It is not heat-resistant and high-temperature resistant. It is recommended not to place hot utensils directly on the surface, and use thermal insulation pads.
Quartz stone: Although it is more heat-resistant than ordinary materials, for long-term use, it is recommended not to place hot utensils directly on the surface, and use a thermal insulation pad.
5. In terms of price:
Quartz countertops are more expensive than artificial stone countertops.
At present, the most common kitchen countertops on the market are quartz stone. Marble is elegant, and artificial stone has strong plasticity. There are reasons for its existence. As for which one you choose, it depends on your personal preference, compare the pros and cons, and choose your favorite. It’s the one that suits your home best.
