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How many kinds of artificial stone countertops are there?

How many kinds of artificial stone countertops are there?

  • 2021-12-22
Kitchen countertops, as the most common household items in our daily lives, not only bring convenience to people, but also make our lives colorful. A beautiful and practical kitchen countertop can always bring us a pleasant experience. Of course, the choice of different materials always dazzles everyone and don't know how to choose. For example, how many types of kitchen countertops do we have? How many kinds of artificial stone countertops are popular now?

In fact, there are many materials that can be used for kitchen countertops on the market. Most of them have excellent physical stability. Of course, in different regions, people always choose different materials, and different materials have different characteristics and prices. As a professional manufacturer and supplier of stone countertops in China, Globalstonesale would like to share some professional knowledge with you.

First of all, the currently popular materials on the market are divided into the following categories: stone countertops, artificial stone countertops, glass countertops, epoxy resin countertops, ceramic tile countertops, stainless steel countertops, pure acrylic countertops and composite acrylic countertops. Judging from people's usage habits and the characteristics of technological development, stone countertops are currently the most popular choice. So, there are many types of stone and different colors, how should we choose? Which ones have good usage characteristics?

Stone countertops are also divided into two categories. One is natural stone countertops, which mainly include natural granite countertops, natural marble countertops, and natural quartzite countertops. Artificial stone countertops are mainly divided into artificial quartz stone countertops, nanocrystalline glass stone countertops, sintered stone countertops, terrazzo countertops, etc. Let me share with you the main characteristics of each type of artificial stone.

1. Artificial quartz stone countertop
Artificial quartz stone is composed of more than 90% natural quartz and about 10% pigments, resins and other additives used to adjust bonding and curing. It is a plate processed by negative pressure vacuum, high-frequency vibration molding, and heating curing (the temperature depends on the type of curing agent and processing method). It has a hard texture (Mohs hardness 5-7) and a dense structure (density 2.3 g/cubic centimeter) has the characteristics of wear resistance, pressure resistance, high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance and penetration resistance that other decorative materials cannot match. It can not only provide a variety of different colors, and even some can achieve the same texture as natural marble, but also has unique physical properties.

Usually quartz plates can be cut into very large sizes, which can meet the size requirements and needs of most popular kitchen countertops. In addition, high quality and easy maintenance, which also makes more people choose it now.

The quality of quartz stone is directly related to the content of resin. The higher the content of quartz stone in the quartz stone, the lower the resin content, the better the quality, the closer to nature, and the less likely to be deformed. Experts pointed out that when the resin content in quartz stone is greater than 10%, its corresponding technical indicators will decrease accordingly. At this time, quartz stone cannot be called real quartz stone.

2. Nano crystal glass stone countertop
Nano glass stone is called glass-ceramic composite board in the industry. It is a high-tech product in the field of architectural ceramics. Crystal clear, elegant and luxurious, imitation stone texture, distinct color and lustre, exquisite decoration, pollution-free, easy to clean, excellent internal physical and chemical properties, and good weather resistance. Favored by high-end building materials markets at home and abroad.

3. Artificial sintered stone countertop
Sintered stone is made of natural raw materials, through a special process, with the help of more than 10,000 tons (more than 15,000 tons) of presses, combined with advanced production processes, and fired at a high temperature above 1200°C. Can withstand cutting, drilling, grinding and other processing techniques. New super large size porcelain.

Sintered slate is mainly used in the field of household and kitchen slabs. As a new species in the home furnishing field, compared with other home furnishing products, Yanban home furnishing has large specifications, strong formability, diverse colors, high temperature resistance, abrasion resistance, anti-permeation, acid and alkali resistance, zero formaldehyde, environmental protection and health.

4. Artificial acrylic countertop
Acrylic, commonly known as plexiglass with special treatment. Acrylic has high transparency, with a light transmittance of 92%. And has excellent weather resistance, especially for outdoor use, ranking first among plastics, with good surface hardness and gloss, processing plasticity, and can be made into various shapes and products required. There are many types of plates and rich colors (including translucent swatches). Another feature is that the thick plates can still maintain high transparency.

In daily life, there are other artificial stone Coutnertops to choose from. People can choose it according to the physical properties of the material, its purpose, and its own architectural style. Each material has its own special advantages, and each material has both advantages and disadvantages. Before you are ready to use it, we should carefully examine each point.
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