What Material Is The Kitchen Cabinet Countertop?
As a part of the kitchen cabinet, the countertop is also a key use area in the kitchen life, so we need to pay attention to its material and installation method for the cabinet countertop. So what material does the cabinet countertop have? How to install cabinet countertop?
What is the material of the kitchen cabinet countertop.
1.Stainless steel countertop.
Advantages: The stainless steel countertop made of metal material has the advantages of waterproof, durable, green and environmentally friendly, no radiation, etc., which is more suitable for people who do not demand the appearance and save trouble in terms of cleaning.
Disadvantages: easy to deform, once scratched, it will be very obvious; and the splicing marks of the cutting position are obvious, which affects the appearance.
2.Wooden countertop.
Advantages: The wooden countertop has a natural texture and can bring a warm decorative effect. It is more suitable for people who have extremely high requirements for the appearance of the kitchen cabinet.
Disadvantages: easy to crack and not resistant to dirt; daily use should pay attention to waterproof, anti-fouling, and insect-proof.
3.Fireproof board countertop.
Advantages: The surface of the fireproof board is made of fireproof board material. Its advantages are fireproof, moisture-proof, oil-resistant, and easy to clean. More suitable for families with low budgets.
Disadvantages: low hardness, easy to degumming due to improper use, less durable, and relatively short life span.
4.Artificial stone countertop.
Advantages: Artificial stone countertop is a countertop made of artificial stone. It has the advantages of high strength, sufficient hardness and high gloss, which is very suitable for the application of kitchen countertop.
Disadvantages: The texture is unnatural, and its beauty is not as good as marble and other natural stones.
5.Natural stone countertop.
Advantages: Natural stone is also a countertop made of marble, granite, and jade; it has a natural stone texture and a natural texture, which is suitable for elegant kitchen style decoration.
Disadvantages: Need to cut and splice, the splicing place is easy to hide dirt and dirt, and it will be dirty after long-term use.
What stone is good for kitchen cabinet countertop.
1.Countertop made of stainless steel.
The countertop made of stainless steel has a relatively long service life, high hardness and good high temperature resistance. For the use of home kitchen cabinets, stainless steel cabinet countertop are still very good.
2.Artificial stone countertop.
Artificial stone countertop are very healthy and environmentally friendly, without any radiation pollution; moreover, it is beautiful and has a variety of colors to choose from. When making countertop, patterns can be spliced well, and even seamless splicing can be achieved. Artificial stone countertop is a kind of countertop material suitable for various styles of kitchens.
3.Composite acrylic countertop.
The composite acrylic cabinet countertop has the advantages of both resin board and pure acrylic board. It has the elegance of natural marble and the hardness of granite. At the same time, it has various colors, no radioactivity and safe use. The price is much lower than that of pure acrylic board. The best choice.
How to install kitchen cabinet countertop.
1.Preparation.
For the installation of cabinet countertop, first wait until the entire kitchen infrastructure is completed. Afterwards, clean up the place where the cabinets are installed; if the lights are already installed at home, please cover the lamp to prevent excessive dust when installing the cabinet countertop.
2.Installation process.
Cabinet countertop are generally glued during installation, so professional glue should be used when bonding countertop. In order to ensure the beauty of the seams of the countertop, the installer should use a grinder to polish and polish to ensure that the bonding parts are beautiful and fashionable.
3.Precautions for installation.
When installing the countertop, try to protect the position away from the kitchen floor, so as not to step on the dust when installing. Remember not to let the countertop master drill holes on the spot, so the house is very dusty.
