Eight cabinet counters face to see which one is more environmentally friendly
There are a wide variety of countertops, but the following eight are common on the market. Xiaobian summed up the advantages and disadvantages of these materials and the environmental protection index to see which one is more for you!
First, natural texture natural stone countertops
Natural stone has been tempered by wind and rain, with unique natural texture and hard texture. The natural stone is made into a countertop, which undoubtedly turns the kitchen into a strong but beautiful castle. The natural stone mainly includes granite; marble; the density is relatively large. , high temperature resistance; anti-scratch performance is very prominent, wear resistance is good, the cost is relatively low, the most commonly used concentration price is only a few hundred yuan a meter, is a kind of economical countertop material.
Disadvantages:
1, there is a limit on the length, even if the two pieces can not be integrated
2, prone to rupture
Natural marble has a variety of beautiful textures, although the texture is hard, but the elasticity is not enough. If you encounter heavy blows or sudden changes in temperature, cracks will be difficult to repair.
3, the crack is difficult to wipe
In daily cleaning, it is inevitable that some residue will be permanently filled into the crack with the wipe of the rag, becoming a breeding ground for bacteria.
4. Radiation that cannot be ignored
Natural stone will have more or less radiation, which may cause harm to human health.
Suitable for the crowd: the economical users who pursue the natural beauty of the road.
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Second, the granite countertops with good antibacterial properties
1, the density is greatly weakened to hide the hidden troubles
As a traditional countertop material, granite has a high density, high hardness and a very wear-resistant surface, which reduces the possibility of dirt and dirt to a certain extent.
2, better antibacterial properties
Tests have shown that granite is more resistant to bacterial regeneration in all materials that can be used in kitchen countertops.
3, the limitations of natural materials
The length of natural stone is usually not long, so if you want to make a long overall table, there will be seams, and these seams are also easy to hide dirt.
If you really like natural materials, granite with strong antibacterial ability is an ideal choice, but you should pay special attention to the seam level of construction workers.
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Third, long life quartz stone countertops
At present, the most popular and popular countertop in foreign countries is quartz stone, which looks beautiful and has good gloss. Since the main component of the quartz stone countertop is silica, it is not exposed to radiation and feels smooth and cool. The quartz stone countertop is made of super-hard and environmentally-friendly composite quartz material. It will not leave any traces when directly drawn with a knife. It has excellent performances such as super abrasion resistance, high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance and non-toxicity. Since the quartz stone countertop has almost no pores, there is no need to worry about oil penetration. It only needs to be wiped with water every day. Quartz stone countertops have a service life of several decades and the maintenance cycle can be extended to 2-3 years.
Disadvantages: the color can be selected in general, the disadvantage is that the joint has seams, the price is high
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Fourth, the best antibacterial performance stainless steel countertops
Stainless steel countertops: high hardness, high temperature resistance, long service life, very beautiful metallic color, excellent visual effect with black door panels. According to different surface treatment processes, it can be divided into three types: embossing, drawing and mirroring. Stainless steel is the traditional raw material for household kitchen utensils. Stainless steel is the best endorsement for tableware. Stainless steel countertops are usually made of a thin stainless steel plate on the surface of high-density fireproof board. The texture is firm, easy to clean, and has three dimensions. The one-piece effect, while in all materials, stainless steel has the best antibacterial properties. At the same time, in the recent years, under the strong impact of the new concept of modern European and American cabinets, stainless steel countertops have also been improved in accordance with the development trend of the combination of beautiful and practical cabinets. For consumers who prefer to use, or prefer metal texture. Consumers, buying stainless steel countertops is also a must.
Disadvantages: The visual sense is hard, giving people a cold feeling. The corners of the countertop and the joints also lack reasonable and effective treatment means. Once the table is scratched by the sharp weapon, it will leave irreparable traces. It is easy to hide dirty things in these fine scratches, and you must pay special attention to the surface of the wipe. At present, most of the domestic stainless steel countertops are prone to oxidation, which is quite different from the imported similar products. The price of imported products is higher.
Suitable for the crowd: the home improvement style is biased towards industrialized users who have no trouble cleaning the kitchen.
Environmental Index ★★★★
Five, full of fireproof board countertops
The fireproof countertop is also the mainstream in the current cabinet market. Its rich color and light body can be matched with different styles of cabinets, with a modern kitchen. Fireproof board has fireproof; moisture proof; chemical corrosion resistance; Loss; easy to clean and so on.
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