Countertop – the necessary kitchen equipment. It has a functional orientation, because the optimal selection of devices in this case is more important than the finish, facade, decor elements.
When choosing, you should focus on the quality of the material from which the thing is made. Since the countertop actually is a desktop for cooking, it should be strong, resistant to temperature effects.
The design also matters, since it occupies a fairly large area and should fit into the overall interior of the kitchen. The completion of the kitchen design is given just such details as a stove, countertop, cabinets and even utensils (especially large dishes).
Good spacious kitchen and comfortable, beautiful countertop – help for any housewife. A woman will want to spend as much time as possible in the kitchen for cooking exquisite, delicious dishes.
A large assortment of countertops for the kitchen is presented on the market, it is difficult to make the right choice in the stream of this variety. What factors should first be taken into account?
So, selection criteria:
1. Any kitchen utensils are called to be practical. Especially auxiliary details for cooking dishes. They are subject to various kinds of mechanical effects. Often countertops are built into the kitchen set and are included. It is important that there is a way to dismantle it and, if necessary, replace. Also, to make it convenient to clean from pollution.
2. Hygiene in the first place in the choice of equipment for the kitchen. All devices should be made using environmentally friendly components.
The assortment has varieties of countertops, depending on the material used for the manufacture of the material (natural or artificial). They can be made on the basis of chipboard, cermet, natural wood, stone, stainless steel.
Let us dwell in more detail on the model of a countertop made of natural and artificial stone, for example, a countertop made of quartz stone. It should be noted right away that artificial stone in relation to kitchen products is more appropriate material for manufacture, although it is lower in cost.
An artificial stone plate can consist of:
A. Mixtures of thermally processed glass and wood chips
IN. A mixture of liquid acrylic with a splash of stone on the front side (surface)
Artificial countertops are durable, meet all the requirements of practicality.
Natural stone is also used in manufacture, the most common breed is marble, it has a flat surface. This material is heavy in weight, so it is difficult to mount it if there is a need. Otherwise, kitchen countertops made of stone are practical, look exquisite.
