A good countertop in the kitchen should have such an important quality as moisture resistance, be thermally stable, not affected by chemical, aggressive compounds. Only by answering all these norms, which are important for this kitchen furniture, as for any other, the table top can differ with its wear resistance during its operation and not lose its appearance for a long time.
Various materials for countertops
The worktop in the kitchen, made of chipboard , can be beautiful and practical thanks to the hygienic plastic that covers the work surface. The plastic is made of special multi-layer paper, which is impregnated with resins and pressed under high pressure, the upper layer is protected by a wear-resistant polymer. The price of such a countertop is relatively low, while its color spectrum is quite diverse, it is resistant to mechanical damage and environmentally safe.
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Wooden countertops in the kitchen make an element of special luxury, this material will give special warmth and comfort to the room, besides, it perfectly combines with any other material. From a practical point of view, the table top made of wood is inferior to other materials, it can not be cleaned with the use of chemical agents, it is subject to mechanical damages, it can easily be spoiled by putting hot dishes on it. Such a table top requires periodic polishing and varnish or wax coating, its aesthetic qualities prevail over practical ones. It is appropriate to use wood for a table top in the style of a country , a Provence , a loft.
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The worktop in the kitchen of MDF is a plate, on which plastic is glued. Such a table top is a budget option, while it is sufficiently high quality, characterized by thermal and water resistance, resistant to mechanical damage, not exposed to direct sunlight. This material has a wide range of colors and textures, it is not used often, it is used in case you need to make a non-standard countertop.
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One of the most expensive treats in the kitchen is a natural stone countertop. However, it should be borne in mind that it needs very careful handling and care. Left on its surface are greasy stains, traces of wine, fruit, often, can be removed only by grinding or using special cleaning products. Particularly capricious in this respect is marble. The best option is a countertop made of artificial stone, it is practical in operation, easy to care for.
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The countertop in the kitchen from the tiles is an option practical, because the porcelain is not inferior in strength to natural stone. The tile is resistant to oil and grease, it can be cleaned with modern alkaline detergents.
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Quite exotic is the table top made of glass in the kitchen - it can be either colored or transparent. Such a working surface does not wear out over time, it does not deform, it is made of hardened material, it is strong enough. The glass surface prevents the spread of bacteria, it can easily be cleaned with hot water with the addition of detergent.
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The use of plastic countertops in the kitchen is not practical, since scratches and microcracks can easily be left on this material, in which water penetrates, contributing to the swelling of the chipboard over time.
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A very modern and advantageous solution will be to place the countertop on the windowsill in the kitchen, if it is wide enough, then it can be used as a very functional working surface, especially by increasing and connecting with a small table or pedestal attached beside it.
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