How about a quartz stone countertop?

The countertops of kitchen cabinets in general families are made of quartz stone. The advantages of quartz stone countertops in the kitchen are wear resistance, scratch resistance, good heat resistance, large area sticking to the ground, seamless splicing and durability, so they are very popular. So how to choose and install quartz stone countertops? What are the instructions? Let's have a look. What is a quartz stone countertop? Quartz stone countertops refer to cabinet countertops made of quartz stone, mostly broken glass and quartz sand.

Advantages and disadvantages of quartz stone countertops: it is not easy to scratch; Extremely high temperature resistant, burning does not hurt people; Rich in color, almost no color difference; Strong anti-pollution ability, not easy to penetrate stains; Antibacterial; The surface material is non-radioactive, which belongs to environmental protection products; Stone color is consistent, do not fade, do not change color; The material has high toughness and is not easy to break; Convenient maintenance, once and for all, high cost performance.

Disadvantages: the price is slightly higher than artificial stone; Due to the quartz stone table, the hardness is too strong, it is not easy to process, and the shape is too single.

Which is better, quartz stone countertop or slate countertop? 1. The slate countertop looks like a tile, but it is actually made of natural raw materials such as natural stone powder and feldspar. It has the advantages of high face value, good toughness, concave shape, no bleeding, no water absorption, wear resistance, scratch resistance and high temperature resistance, and it is also very convenient to clean and take care of.

If we want to say that the disadvantage of rock slab is expensive, it is basically 5000~6000 yuan per linear meter, which requires high processing and manufacturing technology. There are many fakes in the market that pretend to be ultra-thin rock plates with ceramic plates.

2. Quartz stone countertop Quartz stone is a kind of stone synthesized from timely crystal and resin. Most kitchens in China use quartz stone countertops. Because quartz stone has many advantages, such as wear resistance, scratch resistance, high temperature resistance, long service life, high hardness, texture like natural stone, many styles, high face value, and most importantly, high cost performance and low price.

Disadvantages: Quartz stone is not integrally molded, and the concave molding ability is slightly poor, so it cannot be seamlessly spliced. The gaps between the crystals are easy to bleed, ooze and leak oil, which also means that the quartz table top is difficult to clean, so we should pay great attention to cleaning at ordinary times.

Summary: In fact, quartz stone countertops and slate countertops have their own advantages and disadvantages, and there is no perfect countertop material. There are three aspects to consider: personal budget, cooking habits and life pursuit. If the budget is high, we should not only pursue the value of kitchen countertops, but also pursue a better life experience and cooking experience. Whether you cook frequently or not, you are right to choose the rock slab.

Which is better, quartz stone or marble countertop? 1. Marble countertops Marble countertops have natural lines, are beautiful, hard, wear-resistant and scratch-resistant, and are low in price, and belong to economical countertop materials. However, marble countertops are highly radioactive, hard and elastic, easily broken by heat or impact, and difficult to maintain.

2, quartz stone countertops Quartz stone countertops are not easy to scratch, high temperature resistance, no burns, aging resistance, no fading, lasting beauty, antibacterial, antiviral, lasting bright surface, non-toxic and non-radiation. However, compared with marble countertops, the price is slightly higher, because Shi Ying countertops are too hard to process.

Summary: In fact, there is no good or bad stone, mainly depending on which field it is suitable for. Quartz stone is generally 15mm thick, and artificial marble 12mm thick. If it is a cabinet countertop, quartz stone is the first choice.

How to choose a meter for quartz stone countertops? The approximate price range of some conventional brands of qualified quartz stone countertops is around 400-600 yuan/meter; And the price of some famous brands is 600- 1000 yuan/meter.

The thickness of quartz table top should be 15-20mm.

Contamination resistance of quartz stone countertops The surface of quartz stone has excellent corrosion resistance to the acid and alkali in the kitchen, and liquid substances used in daily life will not penetrate into it. The liquid left on the surface for a long time only needs to be wiped with clean water or detergent and rag.

Wear resistance of quartz stone The timely content of quartz stone on the table top is as high as 94%, and the hardness of timely crystal is second only to that of diamond minerals, and its surface hardness can be as high as Mohs hardness of 7.5, which is far greater than the sharp tools used in kitchen, such as knives and shovels, and will not be scratched by it.

Matters needing attention in purchasing 1, it is best to choose quartz stone with a thickness of15 mm. If the thickness of quartz stone table top does not reach 15 mm, it is best not to buy it.

2. Weight Quartz stone has a higher density, so it will be heavier. If the content of quartz stone is more, it means that the quartz stone countertop will be higher and the quality will be better.

3. Hardness Shi Ying table top has wear resistance. If you scratch Shi Ying's desktop with a small steel knife, it means that the quality of Shi Ying's desktop is good. On the contrary, if traces can be left, it means that the hardness of Shi Ying table top is low.

4. Gloss can be marked on the quartz stone table and then erased. If it can't be erased, it means that the quartz stone countertop will absorb color and have a low finish.

5. Heat-resistant quartz stone countertops also have heat resistance. You can burn the quartz stone countertop with a lighter, and then see if the quartz stone countertop will leave traces. If it will leave traces, it means that the quartz stone countertop does not have heat resistance and its quality is poor.

6. Smell finally, smell the quartz stone countertop. If there is a pungent smell, it means that there is residual solvent on the quartz stone table. Otherwise, if there is no pungent chemical smell, the quartz stone countertop is safe and environmentally friendly.

Step 1: Check the installation site. Before installation, you must do a good job of inspection. Look carefully at the flatness of cabinets and ground cabinets, and check whether there is no error in the size of countertops and the site. If there is any error, it should be adjusted in time. Don't start the installation at the beginning, and wait until later to find the size error, which wastes the energy spent in front.

2. When measuring the depth of the cabinet, there should be a gap of 3-5mm between the countertop and the wall. The main function of the gap is to prevent the countertops and cabinets from expanding when heated and contracting when cooled. At the same time, don't forget to glue the gap in this link.

3. When installing the sink, the quartz stone countertop and the water retaining part on the countertop should be trimmed in advance, and then knocked to check whether it is suspended. For the tiny suspension in some places, you can add some glass glue to the bottom of the back of the stone.

4. Splicing countertops When splicing some super-long countertops (such as L-shaped countertops), in order to ensure the flatness of splicing countertops and the tightness of joints, it is recommended to use firm fixing clips (A clip and F clip) to fix quartz stone plates. In addition, when bonding the lower hanging strip, it should also be fixed with a strong fixing clip, so as to ensure the perfect combination of the stitching of the desktop and the gap between the desktop and the lower hanging strip.

5. After the installation of machining clearance table is completed, clearance machining should be carried out. The treatment of cracks can not be ignored. In order to make the installation effect better, you can use strong glass to clamp the mesa to squeeze the gap, and the gap must be cleaned up, so as not to leave some dirt to affect future use.

6, waterproof treatment Because cooking often uses water, waterproof work must be done. In this link, you can evenly coat some glue for color matching on the bottom of the cabinet water stop, and stick the water stop together one by one. Colloids such as marble glue are not recommended.

Installation notes 1. When installing the countertop, try to avoid cutting and drilling quartz stone on a large scale in the construction site, on the one hand, to prevent cutting dust from polluting the construction site, on the other hand, to prevent errors caused by inaccurate cutting.

2. When designing the opening position of the cooktop, the opening position of the countertop should be greater than or equal to 8 cm from the edge of the countertop to prevent the countertop from cracking. When opening the stove, first use a cutting machine or a jigsaw to make a hole, and then use a gong machine or a hand mill to polish and trim the edge to achieve a smooth effect. The radii of the four corners are basically the same. Because jigsaw and cutting machine open holes, there are sawtooth marks around the cut holes until cracks are left, which is easy to cause the opening to crack.

3. Quartz stones are generally spliced and installed. When choosing splicing position, try to avoid corners and furnace mouths. Because quartz stone has the characteristics of thermal expansion and cold contraction, it may crack if it is close to fire or corner.

4. When the quartz stone countertop is installed, the joint between the countertop and the sink will be covered with transparent glass glue. Before gluing, be sure to check whether the glass glue package is marked with anti-mildew function, and after gluing, be sure to urge workers to clean up the excess glue in time.

5. Due to the high hardness and high density of quartz stone table top, the processing technology requirements are higher. Therefore, when installing the quartz stone countertop, you should contact a professional quartz stone installation master and use professional tools for installation. Be sure not to install it blindly, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble.

Acceptance 1, check the joint. If the glue joint of the joint can be clearly seen after the countertop is installed, or the obvious staggered joint can be felt by hand, it means that the joint is definitely not done well.

2. Check the color difference. Quartz stones of the same model and color will have a certain degree of color difference due to different factory time. Everyone must pay attention to comparison when entering the arena.

3. Check the rear retaining water. Where the countertop is against the wall, it must be turned up to form a water stop. It should be noted that this flip must have a smooth arc flip, not a right-angle flip, otherwise it will leave a dead angle that is difficult to clean.

4. Check the flatness of the countertop. After the mesa is installed, be sure to check the flatness again with a level meter.

5. Check the opening. The position of the sink and cooker on the countertop needs to be opened, and the edge of the opening should be smooth, and there should be no sawtooth shape. The four corners should be radians, not simple right angles, and should be specially reinforced. It is best to avoid selecting field openings.

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Cleaning and maintenance of quartz stone countertops >:>

Frequently asked questions about quartz stone countertops: Can quartz stone countertops be disassembled after installation? Yes, but quartz stone is heavy and easy to be damaged. Pay attention to it during transportation. In addition, quartz stone installation needs special glue and enough space, and attention should be paid to it.

How to repair the cracks on the countertops of quartz cabinets? Mix quartz powder with the original resin glue of the manufacturer, stir it evenly, and match the color of the plate. After the color is determined, it can be filled into the gap. After solidification, polish and wax with a water mill of more than 3000 meshes.

What should I do if the quartz table is bleeding? 1. If the quartz countertop just bleeds, we can choose soapy water or neutral detergent and wipe it with a rag after it is wet, which can effectively wipe the bleeding part clean.

2. If the bleeding time has been obvious for a long time, you need to polish the surface with sandpaper first, and then choose resin glue to repair it, so as to restore the luster of the quartz stone countertop.

Quartz stone countertop renderings What colors do quartz stones have? Most quartz stones on the market are colorless, white, beige, black, green, blue, red, purple, brown, taupe, silver gray, brown and so on.

What color is the desktop in Shi Ying? 1. Try to choose a light-colored Shi Ying desktop. The seams of the dark Shi Ying desktop are very obvious, and the radiation of the dark Shi Ying desktop is stronger than that of the light one. Of course, we must choose products with guaranteed quality and service.

2, the white countertop is not only beautiful and versatile, but also easy to take care of and looks cleaner. The desktop with white as the main color presents a simple, elegant and clean feeling, which is undoubtedly a better choice for people who like clean and quiet.

3. Pale yellow gives people a feeling of never getting tired of seeing it. Beige countertops with various colors give satisfactory results, and bright apricot yellow will create a youthful and unrestrained artistic conception.

4. The choice of quartz stone countertops in the kitchen should be combined with the specific style of the kitchen for reasonable and comfortable collocation. If you choose dark quartz stone as the countertop, there will be limitations when choosing the cupboard door, because it depends on the room lighting rate and various factors.

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