To the choice of kitchen furniture people are responsible. After all, it should not only be beautiful, but practical, reliable and functional. The kitchen table plays a significant role in the arrangement of this important room. Recently, kitchen countertops made of artificial stone have gained popularity. This material is not inferior to its natural counterpart in appearance.
Table tops made of acrylic stone
The material that is used to make kitchen furniture must be resistant to constant loads and exposure to aggressive media. Acrylic stone fully meets these requirements. He has a number of advantages that can interest:
- not subject to mold formation;
- moisture resistant;
- possibility of seamless production;
- the flexibility of the material, which facilitates the implementation of any ideas and intentions regarding the choice of the shape of the product;
- Easy to clean;
- resistance to shock loads;
- availability of restoration.
But kitchen countertops made of acrylic stone have some drawbacks, which should be taken into account when choosing:
- Hot dishes can spoil the appearance of the surface with their tracks;
- from active and permanent exposure, damage can occur;
- It requires care only with delicate detergents to avoid scratches.
Stone kitchen countertops from agglomerate
An alternative to acrylic stone is an agglomerate, the basis of which is a natural material (marble, granite, quartzite).
This material has its own advantages, which can influence the choice:
- reliability, long service life;
- resistance to high temperatures;
- by external qualities are not inferior to the natural stone;
- well tolerate care even with the use of abrasive agents.
The disadvantages include the following characteristics:
- the inability to make a seamless worktop with a length of more than 3 meters;
- large weight of the product;
- You can not give the surface a shape;
- high price;
- not subject to restoration;
- has natural antibacterial qualities.
Both materials have both positive and negative qualities, therefore, to choose furniture for themselves, one must take into account their own requirements and priorities. But when buying, you need to remember that the size and shape of the table has the same value as its material. Calculate the optimal length and width of the kitchen countertop made of stone is easy. For each person who theoretically will sit at the table, you should take away about 60 cm of surface. Thus, knowing the number of family members and the location of the table, you can calculate the desired size.
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