Cabinets are a must in our daily lives. Into the home market, the countertops of various materials look dazzling. Some look beautiful, but are they really practical? Some visually look ordinary, but is it really like this? The characteristics of the various materials used in the countertops, we really should understand. The excellent defects of the commonly used materials on the countertops are great, and I hope to help you.

 First, tempered glass

Advantages of materials commonly used in cabinet countertops

advantage:

1, good reflectivity, can be used in the small kitchen to reach the visual effect of the extended space;

2. Lighting equipment can be installed under the glass countertop to create a distinctive atmosphere;

3, easy to take care of, very hygienic, use glass cleaner to wipe can achieve twice the result with half the effort, keep bright.

 Defects: It is easy to break, and some low temperatures are also dangerous.

 Tips: It is not recommended to use glass material for all countertops. The use of small areas can create a finishing touch. The thickness of the glass should be at least 15 mm.

Second, stainless steel countertops

Advantages of materials commonly used in cabinet countertops

advantage:

1. The stainless steel cabinet countertop is integrated with the stainless steel cabinet and will never crack;

2, stainless steel is an environmentally friendly material, it is not decomposed by chemical materials, and there is no fine radiation of natural granite;

3, relatively fireproof, low temperature performance is also very good;

4, impervious, water absorption rate is zero, so the oil droplets or other stains on the countertop are wiped clean;

5, has a strong hardness, good impact resistance, at most can only sag on the table, but will not break;

6. The stainless steel cabinet countertop solves the defects that other countertops will change color. It will not change color when used for a long time.

defect:

1. The appearance of giving people a metal-like feeling of coldness;

2, the color is single, lacking the color of other countertops;

3. There is also a lack of reasonable and effective disposal methods for each corner part and each joint part;

4. Once scratched by a sharp weapon, it will leave irreparable traces;

5, the domestic stainless steel cabinet countertops are prone to oxidation phenomenon;

6, the export of stainless steel cabinet countertops are higher.

Third, natural stone

Advantages of materials commonly used in cabinet countertops

Advantages: rich color, soft texture, natural and diverse texture, easy to cut or carved.

defect:

1. In case of heavy blow or partial low temperature, it can break up;

2. Since the stone is a porous material structure, if sewage is infiltrated during production, transportation or construction, it is difficult to clean;

3. It must be mentioned that some granites are radioactive.

Fourth, fireproof countertops

Advantages of materials commonly used in cabinet countertops

advantage:

1. Bright color, abrasion resistance, scratch resistance, low temperature resistance, acid and alkali resistance;

2, the price is lower, the price is generally between 300-600 yuan a meter.

defect:

1. In the joint of the corner table splicing, there is no effective disposal means, usually embedded with silica gel, plastic and special metal strips to increase the appearance;

2. The table top is easily corroded by water and moisture. If it is used improperly, it will lead to serious results of degumming, deformation and shrinkage of the substrate;

Five, natural stone countertops

Advantages of materials commonly used in cabinet countertops

advantage:

1. Abrasion resistance, acid resistance, low temperature resistance, impact resistance, compression resistance, flexural resistance, and penetration resistance.

2. There is no pore on the surface, oil stains and water stains are not easy to penetrate into it, and the anti-fouling power is strong;

3. Seamless length can be seamlessly bonded. The same material of the adhesive is used to polish the two pieces and is seamless, suitable for cabinets that require longer countertops;

4. Easy to maintain. Surface scratches can be sanded with 400 mesh fine paper.