recently, there is always a question, why there are all kinds of materials for kitchen countertops in the kitchen decoration on home pictures, and beautiful solid wood countertops and marble countertops abound. And back to reality, our kitchen countertops seem to be all waste except quartz countertops? Choose to choose to go the same way?
the common kitchen countertops are the same, but the ones that look good are one in a million! Can't a nice kitchen countertop be used? Let's analyze the characteristics of each kitchen countertop one by one today!
quartz stone countertops: domestic cabinet countertops carry handles
domestic cabinet countertops carry handles of quartz stone.
Quartz stone countertops are also man-made, so it should be called artificial quartz stone accurately. The principle is the same as that of artificial stone, except that artificial stone uses aluminum powder, while quartz stone is to break natural quartz stone and then stick it with resin. Because quartz stone is naturally a small crystal, there is no large piece of quartz stone like marble in nature.
artificial quartz stone is the most widely used material for kitchen countertops. 81% of kitchen countertops in China market use artificial quartz stone, and the technology of domestic brands in this field is very mature. If you have no strong preference for other materials, artificial quartz stone is undoubtedly your first choice.
Advantages:
1. It has the appearance and physical properties of natural stone, and is more resistant to acid and alkali, corrosion, high temperature and oil pollution, which can be described as five poisons.
2. Almost no maintenance is needed, and it is very convenient to take care of;
3. After matching, almost any color and pattern can be made;
Disadvantages:
Hardness is lower than that of natural stone, but it is easy to repair after scratch.
Stainless steel: I don't dislike you, and you dislike me
Stainless steel countertops have more obvious advantages and disadvantages, which makes people who like them like them very much, and people who don't like them will never choose them. But in the catering industry, the kitchen countertops are basically made of stainless steel. Have you seen how the master of Lanzhou Lamian Noodles abused the stainless steel countertops? It doesn't matter how hard you try. hhh
And the stainless steel countertop is cheap (food-grade 314 stainless steel is still needed), convenient to clean, and strong and durable. It sounds good. The only problem is that it is particularly easy to spend, and it is inexplicably spent; It's not so easy to spend, and its face value is as low as dust < P >. Moreover, the steel plate on the stainless steel countertop is not thick, and it will deform and bulge after long-term heating, and you can obviously feel that the countertop is uneven, and it will crash when you press it somewhere.
Advantages:
1. Metal texture, creating an industrial style;
2. The basin and table are integrated and seamlessly connected, which can prevent bacteria from breeding;
3. It has good fire resistance, heat resistance and oil stain resistance, and it does not need special maintenance, and it is also very convenient to clean.
Disadvantages:
The wear resistance coefficient is relatively poor, and once it is scratched by a hard object, it will leave an irreparable scar.
solid wood: beautiful, but not necessarily suitable for you
wooden countertops are more niche materials, and the main advantage is that they can make the kitchen look warmer and have a higher value.
However, there are still many concerns for families who use the kitchen frequently and pay attention to practicality. For example, wood is afraid of water and its strength is much worse. Although the surface can be protected by varnish or other processes, the probability of problems will increase over time.
In addition, most solid wood with high density is expensive, so it is estimated that it will be more expensive than stone and stainless steel. If it is used for cooking in the kitchen, it should be carefully considered.
Advantages:
Natural texture makes the kitchen warmer and softer.
Disadvantages:
1. Can't soak in water for a long time;
2. It is easy to breed bacteria if it is not handled properly.
Fireproof board: You can't have both beauty and lazy cancer.
Another way to get a good-looking wood grain is to choose fire-proof board. Fire-proof board is particleboard, the outer surface has better fire-proof performance, and the essence is the same as that of the panel furniture we use, so the price is not expensive. Don't believe those rumors outside, saying that the life of fire boards is short. IKEA's fire board countertops have a 25-year warranty commitment, and the warranty level in IKEA is the highest. Because you can make any pattern you want, you can imitate either wood grain or marble pattern.
However, don't be too happy. Look at the instructions of IKEA.
● Don't put hot objects directly on the table.
● Please always use pot mats to protect the countertop surface.
● For daily cleaning, just use a soft rag dipped in water and neutral detergent or soap to wipe it.
● Do not use products containing abrasives, ammonia or bleach. Dry with a clean, dry rag.
● if you accidentally spill it on the countertop, please immediately wipe it with a soft rag dipped in water or neutral detergent or soap.
● Never use a steel washer, scouring pad or similar products to avoid damaging the surface.
● Do not use a knife or other sharp objects directly on the table.
To put it bluntly, always use a pot mat, wipe it immediately when it is dirty, don't scratch it with sharp objects, don't pour it with disinfectant, and be diligent in cleaning. If you are lazy, don't use a fireproof board countertop.
Natural stone: a delicate little feat
At last, it's time to talk about a sister marble in online celebrity. Granite is not as beautiful as marble because of its patterns, and there is no marble fire. Like wood, stone itself will crack, and the problem of cracking is very common. Although it can continue to be used normally, it must be very sympathetic. What's more, it is very painful because there are many processes needed to make the countertop, and it may be accidentally broken during processing or transportation.
There are many pores on the surface of marble, and dirt can easily penetrate into it, especially light-colored marble. A glass of red wine can easily destroy it. Natural materials are not anti-corrosive, and foreign netizens have also reflected that a few drops of lemon juice were spilled when cutting lemons, and the countertop immediately became ugly.
If you want to use natural stone as a kitchen countertop, you need to clean it very diligently, besides sealing the pores on the surface once every two years, otherwise it will never be wiped off.
Advantages:
1. Natural and beautiful patterns;
2. low cost.
Disadvantages:
1. The natural stone structure is uneven and prone to cracks;
2. naturally formed porous structure, which is easy to hide dirt and accommodate filth, and needs additional sealing and maintenance.
it's over. As soon as I saw the kitchen countertops, I seemed to understand why everyone chose quartz stone ... It was agreed that it should be unique and not quartz stone.