4 Popular Choices for Your Kitchen Countertop
4 Popular Choices for Your Kitchen Countertop
A handy kitchen console should not only have a reasonable height and design, but also pay attention to the selection of materials. Here are 4 popular materials for the reference of your kitchen countertop.
1. Quartz Stone
Quartz stone is currently one of the most popular countertop materials at home and abroad. Its hardness is second only to diamonds, and it has a variety of styles, which are suitable for almost all decoration styles.
Pros: high hardness, not afraid of scratches, but also resistant to acid, alkali and oil stains
Cons: stitching can not be seamless, there will be some traces
2. Stainless Steel
If your home is decorated in an industrial style or likes metal texture, you can choose stainless steel countertops. In addition, many hotel kitchens also use stainless steel countertops, which are known as the easiest to clean countertops.
Pros: Bright, clean, fire-resistant, easy to clean, has typical metal fashion
Cons: The color is single, but if it is injured, there will be obvious bumps
3. Sintered Stone
As one of the most popular new materials at present, sintered stone has a beautiful appearance, elegant and delicate texture, natural materials and green environmental protection.
Pros: Liquid is not easy to penetrate, and it can effectively prevent oil invasion. Even stubborn stains can be easily wiped off, reducing the difficulty of cleaning; high density, strong hardness, and fireproof and wear-resistant
Cons: Expensive, there are mixed rock versions on the market, and it is difficult for users to distinguish between true and false
4. Fireproof Veneer
Fireproof veneer is a new type of environmentally friendly building material with a strong three-dimensional effect, suitable for Nordic style or Japanese style kitchens.
Pros: bright and diverse colors, fireproof, moisture-proof, oil-resistant and easy to clean
Cons: no compression, no scratch resistance, low hardness, short lifespan.