Which type of stone should be chosen for the kitchen?
The kitchen space includes the kitchen table, dining table, wall and sink areas, which are often covered with stone to increase aesthetics, convenience and ensure hygiene and safety when used. So which type of stone should be chosen for the kitchen to ensure the above criteria?
Caslaquartz will help you compare 3 popular types of stone used in interior today: Marble (marble), Solid Surface (artificial stone made from natural stone minerals) and Quartz stone (stone-based artificial stone) english) for you to choose the most suitable for your kitchen!
1. Marble
Marble is considered a natural stone with timeless beauty. Unique stone veins crystallized through thousands of years of geological changes, shiny stone surface, luxurious and noble colors... are the factors that make Marble so popular with many people.
However, the downside of Marble is that homeowners need to spend a lot of effort to maintain the original beauty.
Marble also requires a high level of construction because they are easy to chip and scratch. In particular, when used in the kitchen space, you need to avoid placing strong acidic foods on the marble countertop, because it can cause surface corrosion.
The disadvantage of being easily absorbed by water also makes the process of use more inconvenient.
2. Solid Surface (artificial stone made from natural stone powder)
Solid Surface Stone is manufactured from natural stone powder combined with special glue with high adhesion such as Acrylic or Polyester. This is a popular artificial stone and is appreciated for its creative ability in color, stone pattern, which is more diverse than natural stone. Construction of Solid Surface stones is simpler because they are easily cut and assembled, can be bent according to the surface of the object, and also do not require too much maintenance during use.
However, when applied in the kitchen, Solid Surface stone also has some disadvantages such as: poor impact resistance and heat resistance, easy to scratch, easy to absorb and absorb water. Therefore, when using, be very careful not to place high-temperature cooking utensils or cut or slice food directly on the stone surface.
3. Quartz (Artificial quartz stone)
Quartz stone is formed with the main aggregate of quartz stone powder combined with other materials and bonded by polymer resin. Quartz stone has a hardness, waterproofing and scratch resistance many times higher than other materials.
Another advantage of Quartz stone is that they have extremely diverse colors and patterns, according to human creativity. Quartz stone does not require a complicated construction process because it easily covers different types of surfaces.
When used in the kitchen, Quartz stone is safer for health and is also easier to clean and maintain. High-grade quartz stones such as Caslaquartz have achieved prestigious international certifications showing that the stone surface is antibacterial and safe in direct contact with food. Features waterproof, scratch-resistant, hard to chip and good heat resistance make the process of using quartz more comfortable and easier in the long run.
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Above, Caslaquartz has answered the question: What type of stone is suitable for the kitchen? And we have also listed the 3 most popular types of stone for you to choose from to suit your kitchen interior.
