Kitchen decoration, from water and electricity renovation to tile paving, ceiling installation, to selection of countertops, selection of sink faucets, and finally to cabinet customization, kitchen appliances purchase, etc., every link is critical. Together, they determine whether the kitchen decoration is good or not. good.
Kitchen countertop material
What are the materials of the kitchen countertops? In fact, there are only five common types: artificial stone countertops, natural stone countertops, stainless steel countertops, wooden countertops, and ceramic tile countertops. What are the advantages and disadvantages of countertops of different materials? For kitchen decoration, which material should we choose for the countertop? Next, let's talk about these issues.

Artificial stone countertop
Artificial stone countertops, as the name suggests, are countertops made of artificial stone. Commonly used are quartz stone and acrylic.
1. Quartzite
Quartz stone is a kind of synthetic stone made of quartz crystal and resin. Most home kitchens use quartz stone countertops. Because there are many advantages of quartz stone, wear resistance, scratch resistance, high temperature resistance, long service life, high hardness, texture like natural stone, many styles, high appearance, and a very important point is that it is cost-effective and inexpensive.
In terms of disadvantages, quartz stone is not integrally formed, and its concave shape ability is slightly poor, and seamless splicing is not possible. The gap between the quartz crystals is easy to seep color, water, and oil, which also means that it is difficult to clean the quartz stone countertops. Large, we must pay great attention to cleanliness.
Therefore, if we want to buy quartz countertops, the key is density. The higher the density, the smaller and tighter the quartz crystal particles, the smoother the surface, the less variegated color, and the better the ability to seep color, water, and oil.
2. Acrylic
Although acrylic is also an artificial stone, it is made of a mixture of acrylic and superfine aluminum hydroxide, commonly known as "plexiglass." Acrylic also has many advantages, and it also has very good wear resistance, scratch resistance, high temperature resistance (slightly worse than quartz stone), and long service life, but its greater advantage lies in high toughness, easy concave shape, and can be done Seamless splicing, so it is not easy to bleed, water, and oil, and it is easier to clean and take care of.
As for the shortcomings, the acrylic market is mixed, with many fake and inferior products, and the price is relatively expensive. Therefore, we should pay more attention to the purchase of acrylic countertops. The better the acrylic countertops, the milder the performance, the closer the texture is to plastic, the worse the quality, the colder the surface, and the closer the texture is to stone.


Natural stone countertops
Natural stone countertops, as the name suggests, are kitchen countertops made of natural stone, such as granite, marble, jade and so on. To put it simply, it is to cut and join the natural stone, and then make it into a kitchen countertop.
Natural stone has a very beautiful natural texture, so its appearance is very high. In addition, natural stone has a hard texture, wear resistance, scratch resistance, and high temperature resistance. In principle, natural stone is very suitable as a material for kitchen countertops. However, the shortcomings of natural stone countertops are also obvious. Because natural stones need to be cut and spliced, there will be many gaps between the stones. These gaps will not only breed bacteria, but also bleed, water, and oil. It is very inconvenient to clean and take care of. .
Another point is that although natural stone has high hardness, its toughness is very poor, and the countertop is easy to break when impacted, and natural stone pays great attention to maintenance. It should be closed and maintained every 1-2 years, otherwise the countertop will become more and more flowery, bleeding, and Oil leakage will become more and more serious.

Stainless steel countertop
Stainless steel countertops have many advantages, such as wear resistance, scratch resistance, high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, long service life, easy cleaning and maintenance, antibacterial properties, strong concave shape ability, high cost performance, and low price.
However, few families choose to install stainless steel countertops because of their low appearance and easy to give a restaurant back kitchen atmosphere.

Wooden countertop
Wooden countertops, as the name suggests, are countertops made of wood. There are many types of wood, and the commonly used ones are fireproof board, particle board, and solid wood. The biggest advantage of wooden countertops is its high appearance, and the surface is sealed with film, which can create a variety of textures, giving people a fresh and artistic feeling, but other than that, wooden countertops have no advantages anymore.
The price of wooden countertops is not low, and the ability to prevent moisture is relatively poor. It is prone to mold and moisture, and it is easy to crack in a dry environment. It has poor high temperature resistance and is very inconvenient to maintain. Therefore, wooden countertops are not suitable for kitchens with heavy oil fume.

Slate countertop
In the past, people used tile scraps to make cabinets when decorating, and by the way, use ceramic tiles to make kitchen countertops. This kind of countertops made of ceramic tiles has many advantages, such as high temperature resistance, oil resistance, high hardness, wear resistance and scratch resistance. And it saves money, but the shortcomings are also obvious, the shape is not beautiful, and it is not beautiful.
In recent years, many families will choose ultra-thin rock slabs. This material looks similar to ceramic tiles, but it is actually made by pressing natural raw materials such as natural stone powder and felsic stone. It has the advantages of high appearance, good toughness, concave shape, no bleeding, no water absorption, abrasion resistance, scratch resistance, high temperature resistance, etc. It is also very convenient to clean and take care of.
If we want to talk about the disadvantage of rock slabs, it is expensive, and the requirements for processing and manufacturing techniques are relatively high.

Which material is better for kitchen countertops?
From the comparison above, in fact, countertops of different materials have their own advantages and disadvantages, so there is no perfect countertop material. Which material is better for kitchen decoration and countertops? Personally, we have to consider three aspects: personal budget, cooking habits, and life pursuits.
If the budget is relatively low and you only pursue practicality, but you cook frequently, you can consider stainless steel countertops.
If you have a general budget, focus on the appearance of the kitchen countertops, pursue cost-effectiveness, and have more cooking times, it is recommended to choose artificial stone countertops: ordinary families can directly choose quartz stone, and those with more budgets can choose acrylic for better experience.
If you have a large budget, pay attention to the appearance of the kitchen countertops, cook less frequently, and your eating habits are biased towards Japanese and Western food, you can consider wooden countertops (fresh and natural) or natural stone countertops (noble and luxurious).
If the budget is very high, in addition to pursuing the value of the kitchen countertops, it also pursues a better life experience and cooking experience. No matter whether you cook frequently or not, you can choose rock slabs.