15 Nov Types of Kitchen Table Top
When it comes to renovating a kitchen, finding the right countertop should be on the top of your list of things to do. Choosing the right kitchen countertop is not easy and not to mention expensive! Replacing a scratched, seared, stained, or just a plain unattractive countertop can transform any kitchen.
Related: 10 Useful Tips for Designing a Dream Kitchen
In deciding a suitable surface for your kitchen, you need to consider these factors:
- how frequently you cook
- your budget
- your living habits
Once you’ve determined these factors, choosing the right material to suite your taste will be less of a pain. Here are the 3 common materials available in the market today:
Granite | Quartz | Solid Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 100% natural: cut from quarries | Man made: made from 85% to 95% quartz (one of the hardest minerals in the world) | Man-made: made from acrylic or polyester |
| Every piece is unique in colour and pattern with a high polish finish. | Has a polished finish, and is consistent in terms of colour and pattern | Has a matt finish, and is consistent in terms of colour and pattern |
| Scratch resistant | Scratch resistant | More prone to scratches, but can be sanded out unless the scratches are very severe |
| Heat resistant | Heat resistant up to 205 °C | Not heat resistant, which means it tends to melt or warp when it comes into contact with hot items |
| Average resistance to stains | High resistance to stains | Excellent resistance to stains |
| Average resistance to chipping | High resistance to chipping | High resistance to chipping |
| Bacteria resistant | Bacteria resistant | Poor resistance as bacteria and moisture may accumulate in severe scratches |
| Needs to be sealed during installation and at least once every year | No sealing is required | No sealing is required |
| Suitable for people who do heavy cooking | Suitable for people who do heavy cooking | Great for people on a tight budget and don’t cook as much |
| Prices can be anywhere from $60 to $180 per foot run, depending on the brand | Prices can be anywhere from $120 to $190 per foot run, depending on the brand | Prices can be anywhere from $75 to $180 per foot run, depending on the brand |
In choosing the right counter top for your kitchen the materials have to have inherently low flammability and will not disintegrate, making it the excellent choice for kitchen. The materials specified at table above are affordable compared to other stones like soapstone and marble.
However, if your budget is enough and the taste for something different, you can even consider something like steel for your kitchen counter-top. All things considered, it ought to be something that you can live with for no less than 5 years or more.