In kitchen decoration, the choice of cabinet countertop material is the key to success or failure. If the cabinet countertop is well selected, the entire kitchen will not only be attractive but also practical; on the contrary, if the countertop material is chosen incorrectly, it will not look good at first, but it will affect the use or even be scrapped directly...
So, there are four common cabinet countertops currently on the market. ：Which is the most worthy choice among stainless steel, marble, quartz stone and rock slab ? This question of must be something that many friends who are decorating are eager to get answered. In the following content, as a person who has experienced it, I have compiled my own experience to give you a comprehensive analysis and comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of these four materials, and teach you the correct choice:
1. stainless steel countertop : the affordable choice
excellent Points: stainless steel countertops are usually formed in one piece, so they are relatively strong and durable, and daily care is relatively simple. You basically don’t have to worry about contamination of the countertops with various condiments. If it gets dirty, just wipe it clean with a rag and some dishwashing liquid, and it’s basically There is no need to worry about the breakage of the countertop, you can cut the tube bones on the countertop.
Disadvantages: First, the surface of the stainless steel panel may be scratched as the use time increases, and the scratches cannot be repaired; Second, the texture of the stainless steel is too cold, which will be lacking when used in home decoration. It is warm and does not match the overall space. It is more commonly used in commercial kitchens.
Recommendation: Among the four materials, stainless steel countertops are the most affordable and suitable for those who have a limited budget and do not have high requirements for the appearance of the kitchen.
2. Quartz stone countertops : A cost-effective choice
Advantages: Quartz stone countertops have a very high hardness, so they are relatively wear-resistant. As long as they are used normally, there will be basically no scratches. In addition, quartz stone countertops can be repaired. Even if they are broken, they can be repaired to a certain extent through glue filling, sanding and polishing.
Disadvantages: Quartz stone countertop is a relatively balanced performance among the four materials, and has no obvious shortcomings. If so, I’m afraid there are a lot of low-quality quartz stones on the market. The hardness of some affordable quartz stone countertops is not up to standard, and it is more likely to cause breakage and scratches during use. You need to pay attention to distinguish them when choosing.
recommendation: There is no doubt that quartz stone countertops are a suitable choice for most families to decorate their kitchens. They have good overall performance and are relatively affordable, not much more expensive than stainless steel countertops. If you are still hesitating about the choice of countertop material when renovating the kitchen in an ordinary home, then just choose quartz stone. You will not go wrong.
3. Slate countertops: the choice of quality
Advantages: Slate is a relatively popular decoration material in recent years. From slate dining tables and floor tiles to slate countertops, it is becoming more and more popular. The advantages of rock slabs are quite obvious. The hardness of and is relatively high, and the wear resistance can reach level 7. The four materials are the highest. In actual use, unless done intentionally, normal kitchen processing cannot scratch the slate countertops; and slates have good aesthetics because they are artificial materials and can be made to look more atmospheric and beautiful. Based on the texture of natural stone, minimalist style The use of slate in decorations such as , modern style and Nordic style can better improve the overall style; and are high temperature resistant. The slate is fired at a high temperature of 1200 degrees during processing. During use, a fired There will be no problem if the hot pot is placed directly on it.
Disadvantages: First, The price of good rock slabs is relatively high, and the cost will be two to three times that of quartz stone; Second, The rock slab market is not very standardized at present, and the quality gap between different brands is large. , especially for some affordable rock slabs, the pressure and temperature are not enough during processing, the finished product cannot achieve the desired effect, and it is difficult for ordinary consumers to distinguish its quality.
recommendation: If you want to have good aesthetics, have high requirements for the stability of the cabinet countertops, and have sufficient budget, then the slate countertops are suitable for you.
Four, marble countertops : the choice of appearance
Advantages: Among the four materials of , marble countertops are the most beautiful, because the marble pattern is unique and comes from natural materials. No two boards will have the same pattern. The actual finished product is indeed very high-end! Disadvantages of
: : has average hardness, and knives can leave scratches on it; : has a relatively high water absorption rate and is easily penetrated by stains, so special attention should be paid to protection during use; : is more expensive, It is the most expensive of the four materials.
suggestion: marble countertops are not suitable for use in Chinese kitchens in my opinion. They have average hardness and are easily penetrated by stains. These two points are probably unacceptable to most families.
Suggestions for selecting kitchen countertop materials at the end:
If you don’t need to strictly control the decoration budget and want to pursue cost-effectiveness, go for slate countertops;
The decoration budget is relatively tight, but you don’t want to make the kitchen too compromising. Quartz stone countertops are a very good choice;
has high requirements for the appearance of the kitchen and does not need to consider too much oil smoke and stains. Marble will be more suitable for you. .
Okay, the guide on selecting four kitchen countertop materials has been shared. Do you know how to choose? Do you have an opinion of your own to share? Let’s continue the exchange in the discussion forum!
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