Quartz stone is the most widely used material for cabinet countertops at present, which is very cost-effective, cheap and beautiful in style and color, so now the mainstream cabinet countertops are all made of this quartz stone. Quartz stone countertops have the advantages of rich colors and styles, seamless cabinet countertops, anti-leakage, anti-corrosion, difficult discoloration and deformation, and high stability. Moreover, quartz stone is an artificial stone with low cost, and it is a very household cabinet countertop at present. Of course, there are also disadvantages, that is, some inferior quartz stones may emit harmful substances such as formaldehyde, or the mesa may be deformed and cracked.
2, stainless steel
Stainless steel is also a common cabinet countertop at present, but the high-end stainless steel countertop is more expensive. This kind of cabinet has a strong countertop. Stainless steel cabinets themselves can be used in homes, hotels and canteens. The stainless steel used for large-scale dining in the canteen is relatively strong and not easy to destroy. Although there is no ugly style, it is strong and durable.
Step 3: marble
Common household marble cabinets can be divided into artificial marble and natural marble. Artificial marble is cheaper, while natural marble is more expensive. The cabinet made of natural marble has a more beautiful texture, and natural stone is more environmentally friendly. However, natural marble cabinets are prone to seams at the corners of the cabinets. In addition, marble itself is relatively high in hardness, difficult to deform and durable. However, natural marble is not elastic enough to deform and crack under the strong impact of gravity, and natural marble will have natural pores, and some stains are not easy to clean.
4. Acrylic
Acrylic is still widely used. For example, there are many acrylic materials in the bath, and the acrylic materials on the kitchen countertops are hard, not easy to break and easy to clean. It can be easily cleaned with a rag, and has good and stable heat resistance and is not easy to deform. However, there are also disadvantages. Acrylic is slightly worse than Shi Ying in hardness and wear resistance, and the surface will be rough after long-term friction.
5, fire board
Fireproof board cabinet countertops are also common cabinet materials. The fireproof board itself is cost-effective, affordable, good in heat insulation and fire prevention, and durable. Good fireproof boards are also environmentally friendly. Of course, the kitchen made of fireproof board also has shortcomings, that is, the surface technology is not well treated, and it is easy to deform, degum and become ugly after being soaked in water stains for a long time.
How to maintain the cabinet countertop?
1, rag. Whether it is artificial quartz stone, stainless steel or natural solid wood, there will always be some problems with all kitchen countertops. Stone countertops are often not so dense. If soy sauce is spilled for a long time, it will bleed if it is not treated. After a long time, the countertop will turn black and purple. Stainless steel is easy to get water stains, and solid wood is even more delicate. Color, heat and water are enemies. Therefore, it is really important to develop the habit of keeping your hands on the rag. No matter what color, heat mark or water stain it is, wiping it off in time is the first secret of maintenance.
2. Thermal insulation is very important. Relatively speaking, only the casserole with stainless steel countertops that are not heat-resistant and hot will form ugly white marks, but in fact, no matter what material, it will be white after a long time. Clever use of heat insulation props in the kitchen, not directly putting pots and bowls on the countertop, will help to improve the service life of the countertop. Commonly used heat insulation paths include pot pad, tripod pot and so on. , can greatly alleviate the appearance of burn marks.
3. Pay attention to splicing. Most kitchen countertops need to be spliced, except for ultra-thin rock slabs (which are extremely expensive, and it is normal to exceed 3,000 yuan/meter) and acrylic (which lags behind artificial quartz stone in all aspects). Between the countertops, just like when laying tiles. In order to avoid cracking caused by thermal expansion and contraction, gaps should be left during installation. If you don't pay attention to it at ordinary times, it is likely to cause damage at the gap, leading to cracking of the countertop.
Some countertop materials will have cracks at the joints. Never put toasters, coffee machines, kettles or other kitchen equipment directly on the joints, because the heat they emit may damage the joints.
4. Use detergent carefully. Most detergents are corrosive to some extent, so it is best not to pour them directly on the table when using them. It should be mixed with water in a certain proportion, and then dipped in a rag for cleaning.
In order to ensure the service life of kitchen countertops, we should not only carefully select materials from our own needs, but also make more efforts in maintenance to keep the countertops as clean as new.