6 materials for kitchen countertops - characteristicsWe are building a house

Several factors will consist of the type of top that we choose for your kitchen.

1) kitchen countertops made of laminate

This is still the most popular type of kitchen countertop, now experiencing a real renaissance.Their quality has increased significantly and they can easily compete with more precious materials.They are made of non -flammable chipboard, covered with a layer of laminate of any colors, both uniform and imitating stone, wood or hardened steel, in a mat, semi -circle or very fashionable gloss.

The countertops of leading manufacturers are resistant to abrasion, impacts, scratches, high temperature (up to 180 ° C), staining, light operation (no discoloration due to sunlight) or even cigarette heat.The edges of the countertops can be gained unilaterally, double -sided or ended with a sharp profile.The richness of design and colors will certainly attract potential amateurs of this material.

Elegancja w kuchni poprzez zastosowanie prostych elementów, jak białe szafki i kontrastujący blat (fot. Pfleiderer)Płyta laminowana imitująca drewno z powodzeniem może być wykorzystana jako stół kuchenny (fot. Pfleiderer)

2) Kitchen countertops made of composite

This is a durable and solid proposition for the kitchen countertop.It is a mixture of 2/3 of natural minerals connected with 1/3 acrylic resin and pigments.The tops are made of MDF, which are covered with about 10-16 mm of composite.This material is thermoplastic, it can be freely shaped, which is why you can easily get any form, and no joints can be seen on the connections.

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The composites will be adapted to each kitchen, because they occur in a wide range of colors - uniform, speckled or with visible aggregate.They are very durable, non -toxic, resistant to UV rays, temperature, moisture, spilled liquids or damage.After installing the countertop, you can periodically grind and polished, which will ensure that the beautiful surface is maintained for up to 20 years.

A high price is also behind a good, solid material - and this is the only minus of composite countertops.An undoubted advantage of the composite is the ability to make a sink and connect it with the countertop without visible edges.This solution provides a unique visual effect, and at the same time manages to maintain a high degree of hygiene - how important in the kitchen.

Zlew podwieszany od dołu blatu to znakomity sposób wykorzystania atutów kompozytu (fot. Studio Estima)Łatwość obróbki kompozytu pozwala na wykonanie z niego zlewu i w niewidoczny sposób połączenia z blatem roboczym (fot. Mebel Rust)

3) natural stone kitchen countertops

First, it is associated with luxury and elegance.And indeed, the choice of such material is associated with a higher expense, but durability and quality will certainly compensate for the costs incurred.The choice of stone for countertops is diverse, you can freely juggle in colors and in a mineral drawing - there are several hundred types of proposals on the market.

Stone countertops are made to individual order.Marroom, granite or travertine are mainly used, but each type of stone is characterized by various properties such as hardness or absorbability.

Granite is one of the most resistant minerals - that's why it is recommended for kitchen countertops.Is resistant to damage, food, chemical, moisture;It copes well with the operation of high temperature.Marble is a bit worse, but after systematic impregnation it will enjoy its appearance.

The advantage of the stone is a wide range of possibilities of processing the edge of the countertop.You can choose from simple solutions through sophisticated shapes.An additional advantage of the stone is the possibility of making drip ramps at the hung sinks from the bottom of the countertop.It is a very functional and aesthetic solution, facilitating cleanliness.It is also possible to make a ramp with grooves that easily drain water from under the vessels.

Granit to materiał piękny i elegancki, niechłonący wilgoci i plam, odporny na uszkodzenia i wysoką temperaturę (fot. Blanco)

4) Stal kitchen countertops

Such kitchen countertops are an original solution in a minimalist, modern kitchen.Calm colors, homogeneous surface, practicality and undoubted elegance are the qualities of stainless steel countertops.

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The material is resistant to moisture, mechanical damage, temperature or poured red wine.There is also one disadvantage among these many advantages - steel requires wiping dry, because all traces of water will unfortunately be visible.

Steel countertops are a great alternative to supporters of modern design, but also for people who like innovative solutions and have a rich wallet.

Most countertops are made of chipboard or fiberboard, which is covered with a steel sheet of about 1-3 mm thick.However, new products are currently appearing, such as countertops with loose edges, thanks to which the thickness of the countertop is reduced to a minimum.

Ryflowanie na stalowym blacie wprowadza do wnętrza industrialny charakter (fot. Studio Estima)

5) Glass kitchen countertops

This is another kitchen innovation.Tempered glass is used for production, thanks to which the surface is very durable and does not break.Glass glass is also used - two panes are separated by two layers of foil, which causes high material safety.Even a broken countertop does not hurt a potential user.At the same time, the thickness and length of the glass countertop has a very wide spectrum, and in the case of tempered glass, the thickness starts from about 10 mm.

There are many options that can be used in your kitchen - the glass can be colored, matted, shiny, and even a digital printout with your favorite motif, view or photo can be made on it.All glass countertops, like stone, are made to order - it certainly irritates costs, but be the owner of an individual element in the kitchen is worth a few inconveniences.

Szkło, które możemy wykorzystywać na stoły czy blaty charakteryzuje się odpornością na zarysowania, przedłużoną trwałością oraz dużą przejrzystością (fot. Guardian)Szklany, czarny blat to elegancja i nowoczesność wnętrzu (fot. Poggenpohl)

6) Wood kitchen countertops

It is a timeless material, great in both modern and rustic cuisine.The wooden top will introduce some coziness, warmth and connections with nature into the interior, but it will also require care and systematic care, because wood is susceptible to spotting, scratches and has low resistance to contact with high temperature.

Spilled red wine must be worn immediately, chopping bread without a board is impossible, and putting hot pots will leave difficult to remove traces.

The species of wood from which the countertop was made is not without significance.Hard wood such as oak, ash and beech are recommended for domestic materials.However, exotic species are increasingly used, which have a higher density, contain a large amount of tannins and thus work much better in a moist environment that will not run out in the kitchen.

An amateur of wooden countertops will face the choice of solid or glued wood.The former will be characterized by a natural system of jars and unevenness, but at the same time will tend to warp.Glued wood has a much higher strength, it does not distort, does not crack, but retains natural beauty and undoubted charm.

Bez względu na wykończenie, lakierowane czy olejowane, blaty kuchenne możemy wielokrotnie odnawiać (fot. IKEA)

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Anna Grąziewicz-Kinsner