How to position the selection of cabinet countertops
HITS:1078 DATA:2015-12-01There are many types of cabinet countertops, and to make choices within them, one must be based on one's own needs, and be familiar with the advantages and disadvantages of various types of material cabinet countertops to find accurate positioning. So choosing a cabinet countertop that suits you is no longer difficult.
Simply understand, kitchen countertops in the market can be divided into several large parts to understand them: according to material classification, such as natural stone (marble, granite) countertops, decorative fireproof board countertops, stainless steel countertops, and artificial stone countertops. The reason for choosing them is because they all have the basic characteristics of anti fouling, anti scalding, and anti scratch.
Those who pursue high quality will ask, who is better and who is worse? Because they all have their own characteristics, understanding their strengths and weaknesses will naturally lead to a clear understanding.
Look at the two representatives of natural stone. First, let's introduce the familiar marble, which comes from the Metamorphic rock formed by the original rock in the crust under the action of high temperature and pressure in the crust. The internal force of the earth's crust causes qualitative changes in the original types of rocks, that is, changes in the structure, structure, and mineral composition of the original rocks. Let's compare and analyze the characteristics and advantages of marble: non deformation: after long-term natural aging, the rock has a uniform organizational structure, a very small coefficient of linear expansion, internal stress disappears, and does not deform. High hardness: good rigidity, high hardness, strong wear resistance, and small temperature deformation. Long service life: No need to apply oil, less prone to adhering fine dust, convenient and simple maintenance, long service life. No scratches: No scratches, not hindered by constant temperature conditions, and able to maintain its original physical properties at room temperature. Non magnetization: It can move smoothly during measurement, without any stagnation, and is not affected by moisture. The plane is well balanced; The other representative is granite, which is a Igneous rock with few pores and good resistance to bacterial regeneration, but the permeability resistance needs to be strengthened.
The second type of representative - fireproof board. The color is relatively bright, and the edge sealing forms are diverse. It has advantages such as wear resistance, high temperature resistance, scratch resistance, penetration resistance, easy cleaning, moisture resistance, non fading, delicate touch, and affordable price. In addition, it can bend round edges, duckbill edges, straight edges, etc; Automatic edge banding machine for edge banding, making the lines better.
The third type represents stainless steel. Each performance is superior, sturdy, easy to clean, practical, and has good antibacterial effects. However, there is a lack of reasonable and effective methods for splicing the corners and insufficient length of the cabinet countertop. Causes the joint to be too large to fully weld, and bacteria can easily grow at the connection.
The fourth type represents artificial stones. Artificial stone has many advantages. It can be refurbished, has a delicate feel, can be seamlessly spliced, can be shaped, and can be used as an arc shaped rear water barrier. The surface has no pores or pores, and is not easy to penetrate when handling oil and water. It does not breed bacteria, is more environmentally friendly than marble, and has no radioactivity. It is artificially synthesized, lightweight, and slightly less hard. The countertop is not easily deformed or broken. Oil and water stains are not easy to penetrate; The splicing joint is generally difficult to discover after polishing; Uniformly colored, with a variety of designs; Importantly, artificial stones are made by pressing stone powder, with much lower radioactivity than natural stones, making them more environmentally friendly. The kitchen is the main source of pollution for households, and as the core component of the kitchen, whether kitchen appliances have healthy and environmentally friendly functions is crucial