Performance comparison of stone, stainless steel and artificial stone countertop materials

At present, the countertops in the home market are very rich in materials. The most common ones are marble, stainless steel and artificial stone that are not easily deformed, fireproof and wear resistant. The countertop not only affects the beauty of the kitchen, but its durability and antibacterial properties will directly affect our daily life. Now, more and more consumers are paying attention to the environmental and health issues of the countertop during the home decoration, then, in the end What kind of countertops are more environmentally friendly? Let's take a closer look.

First, artificial stone: economical environmental protection countertop

Environmental Protection Index ★★★★★

1, there is a sense of stone material but no radiation. The lines and colors of artificial stone are quite comparable to stone, but it is not radiant and easier to clean. It is an ideal substitute for natural marble.

2, the real seamless stitching. With unique bonding and grinding technology, artificial stone countertops can be seamlessly spliced, and dirt and bacteria can no longer be accommodated.

Second, granite: natural materials with good antibacterial properties

Environmental Protection Index ★★★

1. The density greatly weakens the hidden worry of hiding dirt. As a traditional countertop material, granite has a high density, high hardness and a very wear-resistant surface, which reduces the possibility of dirt and dirt to a certain extent.

2, better antibacterial properties. Tests have shown that granite is more resistant to bacterial regeneration in all materials that can be used in kitchen countertops.

3. Limitations of natural materials. The length of natural stone is usually not long, so if you want to make a long overall table, there will be seams, and these seams are also easy to hide dirt. If you really like natural materials, granite with strong antibacterial ability is an ideal choice, but you should pay special attention to the seam level of construction workers.

Third, natural marble: natural texture but crack defects

Environmental Index ★

1, prone to rupture. Natural marble has a variety of beautiful textures, but its natural micro-cracks will rupture after a long time of use.

2. It is difficult to wipe the crack. In daily cleaning, it is inevitable that some residue will be permanently filled into the crack with the wipe of the rag, becoming a breeding ground for bacteria.

3. Radiation that cannot be ignored. Natural stone will have more or less radiation, which may cause harm to human health.

Fourth, tiles: not easy to clean

Environmental Protection Index ★★

1. It is easy to break when it is too cold and too hot. Tiles used for countertops have the same physical properties as wall tiles. Although they are extremely durable, they are easily broken under the impact of heavy objects, and objects that are too hot or too cold will be damaged if they are placed on them for a long time.

2, the mosaic tile will definitely have a gap. Even the seamless tile will leave a much larger gap between the brick and the brick than other materials. It is very inconvenient to clean, the health hazard is self-evident, and the sealant is easy to blacken, the quality is Mildew may also occur.

5. Fireproof board: the joint of the section is not well fitted.

Environmental Protection Index ★★

Most fireproof panels are low-priced MDF. Most of the materials used in the manufacture of fireproof panels in China are low-cost MDF, which cannot provide effective guarantees in terms of performance and environmental protection. It is difficult to seamlessly splicing fire boards. The fireproof board has the same length limitation as the natural stone, and the joint of the cross section is difficult, and the perfect seamless seamless stitching cannot be achieved regardless of whether the silicone sticking or the metal strip is used. These gaps are naturally a "hotbed" of bacterial dirt.

Sixth, stainless steel: the best antibacterial performance

Environmental Protection Index ★★★★

Good antibacterial properties. Tests have shown that stainless steel has the highest resistance to bacterial regeneration in all materials currently available for kitchen countertops.

An appearance that is easily injured. The appearance of the stainless steel countertop is very avant-garde, and the sparkling crystal is not dirty. However, once the table is scratched by the sharp weapon, it will leave traces of unrecoverable. It is easy to hide the dirty things in these fine scratches. It is necessary to pay special attention to the surface of the wipe.