Kinds of Kitchen Worktops

For a kitchen to function well, a good kitchen worktop that fits over the various kitchen units is a priority. A kitchen worktop is the horizontal surface on top of kitchen units where all the food preparation occurs, and there are a variety of kitchen worktop products that function well; it is just a matter of preference and functionality.

Granite
Granite is a natural material—igneous rock. It is cut to fit on the kitchen units and is polished so its surface is smooth and shiny.
Pros
It is beautiful and each piece is unique with a great variety of colors and patterns.
Granite is durable, heat resistant, waterproof, and best of all, easy to maintain.
Cons
It is expensive. Wine, oil and acids can stain the stone, so quick wipe up is necessary. Granite is heavy, and its installation requires a professional.

Laminate
Laminate is a kitchen worktop created from high density particle board. On top of the particle board, a patterned sheet of paper is glued to the board with resin adhesives.
Pros
Laminate is the most economical choice of worktops. It is available in a great variety of patterns, colors, and finishes, and it is durable and heat resistant.
Cons
If laminate is scratched, it is hard to repair. If there is a seam, it is visible.

Synthetic Solid Surface
These worktops are made of natural materials that are combined together in a clear acrylic resin in a wide variety of colors and patterns.
Pros
The surface is repairable if it is scratched, and there are no seams. A solid surface worktop also has a uniform pattern.
Cons
It is expensive and heat can damage the worktop.

Hardwood
A hardwood worktop adds warmth to any kitchen. Many kitchens have a single kitchen unit with a hardwood worktop. Kitchen worktops are made from thick pieces of wood that are glued together.
Pros
There is a wide variety of tree species to pick from, and prices vary according to the type of wood. Scratches and dents can be easily sanded out of the worktop. Hardwood is naturally anti-bacterial, durable, and heat-resistant.
Cons
Hardwood requires a lot of maintenance, such as keeping it coated in oil so it is water resistant. It is also susceptible to stains.

Concrete
Concrete is usually thought of as something to walk on, but it is becoming a popular kitchen worktop because of its color and shape flexibility Concrete can be set to take on any shape or size; after it is set hard, it is polished. Concrete creates an attractive and unusual kitchen worktop surface.
Pros
It can be dyed any color, so it can match any kitchen worktops can be set in unusual shapes or traditional shapes. Concrete is heat-proof, durable, and it is resistant to scratches and dents.
Cons
It is expensive, and it is very heavy. A kitchen unit will have to be strong to hold up the weight of the worktop, and the floor might have to be reinforced too.

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