First of all, the properties of the kitchen countertop depend on the material from which it is made. And the material for the countertop, which will be installed in the kitchen, must have high moisture -repellent properties and, in addition, be resistant to sharp temperature changes and strong mechanical effects. But do not forget about the appearance of such a table. After all, today every housewife is trying to make her kitchen truly beautiful and cozy.
An excellent option that will combine all these qualities is an artificial stone. Today, two types of artificial stone countertops mainly prevail in the market. Quartzite, which contains marble or quartz crumbs, and some models use powder, the main connecting element and coloring additives, which give the countertop an elegant appearance. The use of artificial stone based on acrylic also becomes popular. Typically, the cost of artificial stone countertops with an acrylic base is slightly less, but their physical and mechanical properties can be worse than quartzite. First of all, it is noted that such countertops tolerate temperature fluctuations worse. Also, some models are more susceptible to the appearance of scratches and small chips.
But for intensive work in the kitchen in conditions of high humidity, more reliable material for the countertop than artificial stone, it is difficult to find. On such a table, you can put hot dishes without any fear without any fear. The strong surface of such a countertop is almost impossible to scratch or cut with a simple knife.
Cleaning the perfectly smooth surface of the countertop is very simple. It does not absorb moisture and is perfectly cleaned of any pollution. And the life of such a countertop can be measured for decades.
Modern technologies allow you to make countertops of a wide variety of shapes and colors. Mostly countertops are made of a whole piece, but there are also options made from several joining pieces. This allows you to make tables of a more complex shape.
