Work surface materials in the kitchen: 4 choices!

 What material Choose for the worktop of yours Kitchen ? REAL central element And essential In your future kitchen, the work surface is not chosen at random! Sustainable choice And adapted ha Your home and Your habitsI suggest you discover 4 materials. Benefits And Disadvantages Materials for yours worktop In the kitchen: you will have all the cards in hand Make your choice ! Find out also at the end of the article My experience returns ! To go + loom ON Your cooking projectThis article should Do you like it ! To discover the Total renewal of a kitchen In the video: Here is where it happens !

Depending on the work surface in the kitchen

During a project For your cuisine, the question of worktop One you Material to choose It will rise. In addition to the aesthetic aspect, it is very important to know theDaily use that you will reserve for your worktop.

Among the Classic functions : preparation of meals, cutouts, culinary finishes … however, I draw your attention Your habits for you. You take Your meals On the work surface (island, kitchen counter, etc.)? What do you think Poser On your work plan? Is a friendly space To discuss, exchange …? Spend a lot of time for cookedDo you like it receive …?

Finally, the question ofaesthetic ! What do you want? Which atmosphere do you want in your cuisine? Know that yours worktopdepending on your choice, it can be positioned as strong room In your future cuisine.

Find out now 4 noble materials AND quality To choose the work surface for your future cuisine!

Granite

Benefits

• material solid And durable : Completely natural stone
• Very resistant TO grooves Pleases cuts
• Very Heat resistant (The melting point of the granite is around 1200 °)
• very material hygienic and antibacterial (for this, the granite must be repeated in the water)
• very material aesthetic : wide variety of colors
• Finishes and plots for all tastes

Disadvantages

• Low impact resistance (Pay attention to the corners of the work surface)
• natural porosity Granite (waterproof on the granite work surface every 12-18 months)
• High costDifficult to transport and install

Marble

Benefits

• question natural, soft and sensual (Perfect for pastry)
• Very Scratch -resistant and heat up to 180 °
• color palette and very large vein
• Companion, satin or shimmering finish

Disadvantages

• Porous stone : sensitive to homework and acids
• fragility During violent impacts
• High cost (price that may vary according to colors and finish)

Quartz

Benefits

• low porosity : Good resistance to homework (vinegar, lemon …)
• Very Scratch -resistant : Good ally in your cuisine!
• shock resistant
• Great choice in terms of colors and shades
• Modern aesthetic For all design enthusiasts

Disadvantages

• Composite material : reconstituted stone with over 90% of natural quartz resin + acrylic
• heat sensitivity : Fragile material over 150 ° C (risk of discoloring)
• Price + high That granite or marble (installation to be performed by a professional)
• Summary, presence of toxins, Cov … (the issue of health risk can arise)

Solid surface: Corian

Benefits

• Synthetic material have a lot Great malleability Make it possible to obtain many different shapes: it is possible to melt, cut it or cut it
• shock resistant, homework, acids and detergents
• material Aesthetics, hygienic and ecological
• Many colors available

Disadvantages

• fragile (Avoid the use of knives on the work surface)
• Not very resistant to heat (We recommend the use of a dish under the plate)
• REAL «High -End» product : more expensive than granite or marble

To conclude: what material for your work surface in the kitchen?

After discovering the benefits AND Disadvantages death 4 materialsYou have more information to choose the work surface for your kitchen, while taking into account Yours needs and yours habits.
For my part, I opted for the granite in my kitchen ! More than 10 years in which I use my granite work surface (Matt Black) on a daily basis and I am happy. Furthermore, at the time, so fan of granite and rendering qualities; I decided to design my granite bathroom furniture made to measure. Daily use For me in the kitchen and in the bathroom! Ease of maintenanceVery good resistance And 10 years later, My granite is always so beautiful !

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Hoping that this article will have been useful to you Refine the choice of the work surface. Don’t hesitate to let me know yours Avis, requests… in the comments!

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