Artificial stone cabinet countertops need to know
At present, there are many kinds of kitchen countertops in the market, such as granite, wood, artificial stone, stainless steel and other materials. Among them, the artificial stone countertops have become the mainstream choice of many modern kitchens due to their environmental protection and diverse colors. Then, for the owners who have a special liking for artificial stone countertops, Xiaobian today gives everyone the knowledge of artificial countertops, and teaches you some shopping tips.
First of all, let's first take a look at this artificial stone countertop. The artificial stone countertops on the market are generally acrylic artificial stone countertops in the narrow sense. The so-called artificial stone countertop generally refers to an artificial stone with certain strength and color by artificially mixing inorganic mineral materials and some auxiliary materials with organic binders, and then mixing, shaping, drying, cutting and polishing. The artificial stone is processed into a kitchen countertop according to needs, and has the characteristics of rich color, good plasticity, true seamless splicing, strong repairability, easy cleaning, no radiation, and economical benefits.
Artificial stone cabinet countertops need to know
See the acrylic and resin content of the product
The wear resistance and toughness coefficient of the artificial stone cabinet countertop are in the acrylic content. The acrylic content of artificial stone is generally the most stable between 40% and 45%. It is called pure acrylic in the industry, and its comprehensive performance is the most superior. In addition, special attention should be paid to the resin content. In order to reduce the production cost, cabinet counter manufacturers The acrylic content is often lowered by increasing the resin content. In this case, the cabinet countertop is very non-wear resistant and tends to cause aging and yellowing of the countertop.
Look at the thickness of the countertop
There is a direct relationship between the thickness and strength of the countertop of the artificial stone cabinet, and the thickness also involves the cost. If a 10mm thick plate is used, only 8mm thickness will be left after processing and polishing, which will cause some artificial stone to be easily cracked and deformed. When purchasing, be sure to understand the thickness of artificial stone. The national standard for blank sheet thickness is 12.7mm, the finished product should be 12mm thick, and the low-cost cabinet countertop is usually only 8~10mm thick.
See product brand, price and after-sales
When buying a countertop, if the economic situation permits, it is best to choose a well-known brand of products, so that the countertop quality will be more secure. The products produced by small brands or small workshops are prone to quality problems. Generally, the price of medium artificial stone is about 1,000 yuan per meter. It is best not to choose a product that is too cheap.
In view of the possibility of breakage of acrylic artificial stone slabs, if problems occur, it is necessary to restore the countertop products in time through maintenance and refurbishment. Therefore, when purchasing, it depends on whether the merchant provides thoughtful after-sales service.
Extended reading: What kind of material is good in the countertop?
Artificial stone cabinet countertop product quality inspection small method
The high-quality cabinet countertop plate has the same front, cross section and back side, and has no pores, uniform color, and no similar plastic glue on the surface.
The high quality cabinet counter panel feels smooth and smooth, silky, flawless, and has no obvious unevenness; the poor quality cabinet counter panel will look slightly rougher.
On a small piece of sample, use a hard object to carry along, the quality of the counter counter panel should be shallow and not obvious, while the poor quality countertops are clearly visible scratches.
Burning a small sample with a lighter, the quality of the countertop countertop will also have a little smell, but not obvious, and the poor quality cabinet countertop will have a very pungent smell and can even be lit.
In short, because artificial stone is a synthetic material, the manufacturing level of each manufacturer is quite different, resulting in uneven products on the market. Consumers should do “homework†before purchasing to ensure that they can buy high-quality artificial stone cabinet countertops.
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