A handy kitchen worktop should not only have a reasonable height design, but also pay attention to the choice of materials. Below Prodeco introduces you to the pros and cons of 5 types of kitchen countertops.
1. Quartz stone
Quartz stone is one of the most popular kitchen countertops materials at home and abroad. Its hardness is second only to diamond. It has various styles and is suitable for almost all decorative styles.
Advantages: high hardness, not afraid of scratches, acid and alkali resistance
Disadvantages: The stitching cannot be seamless, there will be some traces
2. Acrylic artificial stone
Composite acrylic counter-tops were a popular countertop material a few years ago. It is more delicate and warmer than stone, but not as hard and high temperature resistant as quartz, so it has gradually been replaced by quartz counter-tops in recent years.
Advantages: wear resistance, acid resistance, high temperature resistance, anti-fouling, anti-leakage
Disadvantages: unnatural appearance texture, poor heat resistance, high price
3. Stainless steel
If your home decoration is more industrial or you like metallic textures, you can choose stainless steel counter-tops. In addition, many hotel kitchens also use stainless steel counter-tops, known as the easiest to clean.
Pros: Bright, clean, fire-resistant, easy to clean, typical of metallic fashion
Disadvantages: single color, but if injured, there will be obvious bumps
4. Slate
As the most popular new material at present, slate has beautiful appearance, elegant and delicate texture, natural material and green environmental protection.
Advantages: liquid is not easy to penetrate, can effectively prevent oil intrusion, even stubborn stains can be easily wiped off, reducing the difficulty of cleaning; high density, strong hardness, fire resistance and wear resistance
Disadvantages: The price is expensive, it is difficult to distinguish the true and false rock plates on the market, and it is difficult for users to distinguish the true and false
TIP: When choosing a countertop, you have to base it on style and usage so that it’s easier to cook.
