Which is the best countertop? What countertops are good for cabinets, and what countertops are good

1) Marble countertop: The length of natural stone cannot be too long, and it is impossible to make a long-length overall countertop, which is not suitable for the trend of modern pursuit of overall countertop.

Advantages: The texture of natural stone is very beautiful, the texture is hard, the scratch resistance is very prominent, and the wear resistance is good; The cost is low, the colors are different, and the most commonly used prices are only a few hundred yuan or so a meter. Cons:

The two pieces of splicing cannot be integrated, and the gaps are easy to breed bacteria; Natural stone is denser and needs strong cabinet support, although it is more than hard, but the elasticity is insufficient, cracks will occur in case of heavy blows, it is difficult to repair, and some invisible natural cracks will also crack when the temperature changes sharply.

2. Stainless steel countertop: The stainless steel countertop is smooth and bright, and the performance is excellent. It is generally a thin layer of stainless steel plate on the surface of the high-density fireproof board.

Advantages: sturdy, easy to clean, strong practicability. For consumers who focus on "practical" considerations, or consumers who love metallic textures, it is not impossible to buy stainless steel countertops.

Disadvantages: lack of reasonable and effective treatment methods in the corners and joints of the cabinet countertop.

3. Laminate countertop: its fatal disadvantage lies in the exposed section after cutting, using laminate veneer, PVC veneer, metal strip edge banding to cover the cross-sectional wooden substrate, in the corner countertop splicing joint, lack of effective treatment means, usually use silicone bonding, plastic and special metal embedding to increase the appearance.

Advantages: bright color, wear resistance, scratch resistance, high temperature resistance, consistent height of the cabinet countertop, supplemented by a built-in gas stove, which increases the feeling of beauty. **It is also accepted by ordinary consumers, generally 200 yuan to 500 yuan per meter.

Disadvantages: The countertop is easily eroded by water and moisture, which will lead to degumming, deformation, substrate expansion and other consequences.

4. Artificial stone: advantages: artificial stone is more wear-resistant, acid-resistant, high-temperature resistant, and has strong functions such as impact resistance, compression resistance, bending resistance, and penetration resistance.

The treatment of its deformation, bonding, turning and other parts is unique; Because there are no pores on the surface, oil stains and water stains are not easy to penetrate into it, so it has strong anti-fouling power; It can be seamlessly bonded at any length, and the adhesive of the same material will be bonded and polished into one. Cons: Higher level.

What material should I choose for the countertop?

What countertops are good for cabinets? Cabinet countertops are a place in the kitchen utilization rate, no matter what you do in the kitchen, you will use cabinets, so you should pay special attention to cabinet countertops when purchasing. Today, let's take you to listen to how professionals analyze what countertops are good for cabinets, let's take a look!

Cabinet what countertops are good.

1. Artificial stone cabinet countertop.

Environmental index: five stars.

Artificial stone countertop is an economical and environmentally friendly countertop, the texture and color of artificial stone are rich, it can be completely comparable to stone, it has a sense of stone texture but no radiation, easier to clean, is an ideal substitute for natural marble.

2. Stainless steel cabinet countertop.

Environmental index: four stars.

At present, the cabinet countertop made of rusty steel is an antibacterial countertop material, and the stainless steel countertop has a very avant-garde appearance and is shiny and not dirty. However, once the countertop is scratched by sharp objects, it will leave traces that cannot be restored, and these fine scratches are also easy to hide dirty things, so we must pay extra attention to be careful in the usual use and maintenance process, and try not to scratch it.

3. Fireproof board cabinet countertop.

Environmental index: four stars.

The countertop of the fireproof board cabinet has the properties of wear-resistant, scratch-resistant, high-temperature resistance, and key filial piety, and the fireproof board has bright colors, giving people a new feeling. However, the fireproof board countertop is easy to be eroded by water and moisture, and improper use will lead to degumming, deformation, substrate expansion and other consequences. The countertops of fireproof board cabinets** are also generally high.

Fourth, granite cabinet countertop.

Environmental index: three stars.

Granite countertops are actually a type of natural material with good antibacterial properties, but the length of natural sail digging stone is usually not long, so if you want to make a long overall countertop, there will definitely be seams, and these joints are also easy to hide dirt.

Fifth, tile cabinet countertop.

Environmental index: two hearts.

Tile countertops are a kind of cabinet countertops that are not easy to clean, because the splicing tiles will definitely have gaps, which are very inconvenient to clean, and the hidden dangers of hygiene are self-evident, and the caulk is easy to turn black, and mildew may appear in the inferior quality. In addition, ceramic tiles are also particularly unsafe in the process of daily use, and they are easy to break if they are too cold and too hot, which makes people look extra careful in the daily cooking process.

6. Natural marble cabinet countertop.

Environmental Index: One Heart.

Natural marble has a variety of beautiful textures, but it is born with fine cracks, which will crack after a long time, and the cracks are difficult to wipe. In daily cleaning, it is inevitable that some residues will be filled into the cracks with the wiping of the rag, becoming a breeding ground for bacteria, and because it is a natural stone, it will inevitably have a certain degree of radiation, so the use of this type of countertop may be harmful to human health.

Which is the best choice for the whole cabinet countertop?

1. Natural marble cabinet countertop:

The aesthetics of the natural marble cabinet cavity Li countertop is not to say, the color is rich, the natural stone texture, and the abstract painting that wants to splash ink. The overall feeling is noble and atmospheric. However, marble is naturally formed and has a porous structure, which is difficult to clean if it seeps into the sewage.

Debris and swag accumulate and are difficult to clean thoroughly, making them a breeding ground for bacteria. In addition, due to the presence of heavy metal substances in the stone, the decoration has a certain degree of disadvantage and radioactivity, which may be harmful to human health.

2. Granite cabinet countertop:

Granite has better antibacterial regeneration ability than marble, high density, high hardness, strong wear resistance, and is not easy to damage. However, the disadvantage is that the length of granite is not enough, and it usually requires several pieces of granite splicing, and it is easy to hide dirt at the joints. But if the level of splicing is high, there is no need to worry about this problem.

3. Stainless steel cabinet countertop:

Although the stainless steel cabinet countertop is not as good as granite and marble in appearance, the appearance is relatively low-key. However, the stainless steel material is very easy to take care of, and it is generally very clean when wiped with a rag. However, steel wool balls and sharp tools are easy to add scars to the surface of stainless steel, so pay attention to maintenance.

4. Fireproof board cabinet countertop:

The fireproof board is based on MDF, which has good colors, convenient modeling, and good impact resistance, wear resistance and scratch resistance. Like stone, fireproof board cannot form a countertop in one piece, it needs to be spliced, and the joints are easy to hide dirt and bacteria.

5. Tile cabinet countertop:

The patterns of ceramic tiles are diverse, suitable for creating various styles of cabinets, and retro style and pastoral style are exclusive to tile countertops. However, daily use will leave dirt marks in the cracks of the tiles, which is difficult to fight for a long time and easy to breed bacteria. Moreover, it is easy to break under the impact of heavy objects.

6. Artificial stone cabinet countertop:

The artificial stone texture is rich in color, and its effect can be comparable to that of natural stone. And it is easier to clean than natural stone, can achieve no splicing, no metal, non-toxic and non-radiation, is an ideal cabinet countertop material. But pay attention to the quality of artificial stone, if it is an unqualified product, it can not reflect the advantages of artificial stone.