Tips for buying countertops

There are many kinds of countertops, such as marble, artificial stone, stainless steel, etc. Among them, artificial stone countertops have become the mainstream choice of modern kitchens due to their convenient shape and diverse colors, and the artificial stone countertops on the market are generally narrow. Acrylic artificial stone countertops on the. However, since 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 products.

Artificial stone countertops generally refer to artificial stone with certain strength and color by artificially mixing inorganic mineral materials and some auxiliary materials with organic binders, mixing, shaping, drying, cutting and polishing. Artificial stone is processed into kitchen countertops according to needs. It has rich color, good plasticity, real seamless splicing, strong repairability, easy cleaning, no radiation, and economical benefits. You can refer to the following points when purchasing:

See the acrylic and resin content of the product

The wear resistance and toughness coefficient of artificial stone countertops 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 production costs, countertop manufacturers often By increasing the resin content and lowering the acrylic content, in this case, the table top is very non-wear resistant and tends to cause aging and yellowing of the table top.

Look at the thickness of the countertop

The thickness and strength of the acrylic countertop are directly related, and the thickness also involves 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-priced countertop is usually only 8~10mm thick.

See product brand, price and after-sales

When purchasing a countertop, if the economic situation permits, it is best to choose a well-known brand of products, so that the quality of the countertop 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.

Product quality inspection method

The high-quality table top has the same front, cross section and back side, and has no pores, uniform color and no plastic gel on the surface. The quality of the top panel feels smooth and smooth, silky, flawless, and has no obvious unevenness; the poor quality of the countertop will appear slightly rougher. On a small piece of sample, use a hard object to carry along, the quality of the countertop should be shallow and not obvious, while the poor quality of the table is clearly visible scratches; use a lighter to burn a small The sample of the block, the top quality of the countertop will also have a little smell, but not obvious, and the poor quality of the countertop will have a very pungent smell and can even be lit.

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