The quality of cabinet countertops has an obvious impact on the overall function of the cabinet. A good cabinet countertop needs to have anti-fouling, anti-slip, high temperature resistance and corrosion resistance. Quartz cabinet countertops are very common. How to distinguish between high quality and low quality during the purchase process?

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7 tips to distinguish between high quality and low quality.

1. [Hardness]: The quartz sand content of artificial quartz is above 93%, and the resin content of low-quality products is too high. Use a hard object such as a knife to scrape the quartz countertop, and the high-quality quartz slab will not be scratched.

2. [High temperature resistance]: We can use cigarette butts to directly burn the surface of the quartz slab, but the cigarette butts will not leave any traces on the high-quality quartz slab.

3. [Corrosion resistance]: High-quality quartz is not mixed with marble or granite powder. These minerals have calcium carbonate components. A certain proportion of acid is dripped on the surface of the quartz slab, and the high-quality quartz slab has no reaction.

4. [Slab anti-fouling performance]: Inferior quartz has poor anti-fouling performance. Soy sauce, vinegar, etc. may penetrate into the quartz countertop within one day and become difficult to clean. When buying a countertop, use a water-based pen to leave scratches on the quartz. High-quality quartz can be restored to its original brightness with a rag, leaving no traces at all.

5. [Pay attention to the crack resistance of the board]: Since the quartz sand content of quartz boards is more than 93%, the hardness is high, and the brittleness is high and the toughness is low. When the material cannot withstand the internal stress caused by thermal expansion and contraction, cracks will occur. Therefore, quartz with high crack resistance should be selected.

6. [Texture, pattern and overall matching of the kitchen]: From the texture of the board, the texture of quartz is close to natural stone, and the appearance of poor-quality quartz has a strong plastic feel. High-quality quartz has a saturated and rounded color, bright colors, and uniform particles, especially for complex color boards, with uniform, smooth and clear patterns. When choosing the pattern, you should consider the overall style of the countertop, the kitchen door panel color, the floor pattern and other spaces.

7. [Countertop processing technology]: When purchasing a cabinet, look at the cabinet sample countertop. Good processing technology, the joints are handled very perfectly, and there is almost no joint seam. Unqualified processing will cause the countertop to crack, and rough processing technology will also affect the beauty of the countertop.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of cabinet quartz countertops?

Quartz countertops are made of broken glass and quartz sand. The advantages of quartz stone are wear resistance and scratch resistance, good heat resistance, large area of ​​​​paving and wall, and various kitchen and bathroom countertops. The joints are not obvious and durable. It is a good choice for kitchen cabinets. Advantages:

1. The quartz content of scratch-resistant quartz stone is as high as 90-95%. Quartz crystal is a natural mineral with a hardness second only to diamond in nature. Its surface hardness can be as high as Mohs hardness
7.5, making the countertop more practical and beautiful.

2. Non-staining quartz is a composite material made under vacuum conditions that is consistent inside and outside, dense and non-porous. Its quartz surface has excellent corrosion resistance to kitchen acids and alkalis, and liquid substances used in daily life will not penetrate its interior. Liquids placed on the surface for a long time can be wiped off with a rag using clean water or cleaning agents such as Jie Erliang. If necessary, the residue on the surface can be scraped off with a blade.

3. Non-staining quartz has a bright and shiny surface that has undergone multiple complex polishing processes. It will not be scratched by knives and shovels, will not be penetrated by liquid substances, and will not cause yellowing and discoloration. Daily cleaning only needs to be rinsed with clean water, which is simple and easy. Even after long-term use, its surface is as bright as a new countertop, and no maintenance is required.

4. Non-burning Natural quartz crystals are typical refractory materials with a melting point of more than 1,300 degrees. Quartz made of 90-95% natural quartz is completely flame retardant and will not burn due to contact with high temperatures. It also has high-temperature resistance that artificial stone and other countertops cannot match.

5. Non-toxic and radiation-free The surface of quartz is smooth, flat and scratch-free. The dense and non-porous material structure makes it impossible for bacteria to hide. It can be in direct contact with food, safe and non-toxic! High-quality quartz uses selected natural quartz crystal minerals, and its SiO2 content exceeds 99.9%. It is purified during the manufacturing process. The raw materials do not contain any heavy metal impurities that may cause radiation. 94% of quartz crystals and other resin additives make quartz free from the risk of radiation pollution. Disadvantages: Due to the quartz countertop, the hardness is too strong, it is not easy to process, and the shape is too single (modern industry has been deeply processed). The price is relatively high.

Should I choose quartz or artificial stone for the cabinet countertop? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

Marble is not good, and few people do it because it will seep oil. The density of marble is uneven, and there are sand holes that cannot be seen by the naked eye. How many marble surfaces cannot be wiped clean, and the smell is because something has seeped into the stone. Or artificial stone is convenient, professional, environmentally friendly, and radiation-free.

What is a quartz countertop? Its advantages and disadvantages?

Advantages

1: Scratch-proof: high hardness, strong resistance to scratches and abrasion.
2: Scald-proof: high temperature resistance, no deformation, no warping of the surface, strong resistance to scalding.
3: Dirt-proof: low water absorption, no penetration, strong resistance to pollution.
4: Never worn out: strong resistance to aging and fading.
5: Non-toxic, no radiation: does not contain heavy metal impurities, can directly contact food.
6: Convenient and beautiful, long service life.

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Disadvantages:

Real quartz stone is expensive, the market price is about 1,200 yuan per meter, quartz stone has a visible splicing line when splicing due to its high hardness.