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Countertops Interior design I OBJ. 3.04 Note: This PPT does not contain images, please insert your own or download the Countertops PPT from the FI51 Teacher Shared Resources Folder on Moodle.
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Laminate Most popular material
Made of plywood, chipboard or medium-density fiberboard topped by thin plastic laminate
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Advantages Disadvantages solid, durable material
wide range of colors, textures and patterns available cleans easily with soap and water water resistant resistant to most stains inexpensive dark backing may be visible at seams can chip or scratch cannot be used as a chopping surface non-resistant to heat
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Made of cast plastics such as polyester, acrylic and mineral fillers
Solid Surface Made of cast plastics such as polyester, acrylic and mineral fillers
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Advantages Disadvantages
highly resistant to permanent damage; markings can be sanded away seams are barely visible can be molded into unified counter and sink cleans easily with soap and water durable expensive lower cabinets may require reinforcement dark colors will show nicks looks artificial
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Marble Luxurious stone available in a variety of colors and patterns
Surface suited to baking, candy making and rolling out dough Requires a sealant to prevent staining
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Advantages Disadvantages water and heat resistant
beautiful, natural material provides a smooth, cool surface hard wearing, durable cleans easily expensive lower cabinets may require reinforcement may not be practical for entire kitchen; better for one work area stained by lemon juice, sugar, alcohol and oil will dull knife if used as a chopping surface
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Granite Elegant, polished stone available in a variety of colors
Surface suited to baking, candy making and rolling out dough
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Advantages Disadvantages water and heat resistant
immune to stains, resistant to most alcohol, oil and lemon juice aesthetically pleasing and functional cleans easily expensive lower cabinets may require reinforcement will dull knife if used as a chopping surface
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Slate Dense, fine-grained stone available in black and muted shades of green, grey, purple, red and blue
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Advantages Disadvantage less expensive than marble and granite
water and heat resistant surface damage can be removed with sandpaper easy to clean lower cabinets may require reinforcement
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Quartz Also referred to as engineered stone, made from 93% natural quartz and 7% resin pigments and binders Strong material
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Advantages Disadvantages seams are visible
mold, mildew, heat, crack and scratch resistant impervious to stains does not need to be sealed extremely hygienic available in different looks such as imitation granite and stone or in a variety of colors seams are visible very heavy — must be installed by a professional lower cabinets may require reinforcement
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Tile/Mosaic High-fired, dust-pressed clay available in a variety of colors, designs and textures Best to choose glazed ceramic with textured surface or matte finish
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Advantages Disadvantages water and heat resistant resists scratching
easily cleaned will not burn, stain or discolor grout between tiles is difficult to keep clean hard on glassware and china lower cabinets may require reinforcement cannot be used as a chopping surface
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Stainless Steel Available in matte, patterned, sandblasted or polished finishes Strong material; appropriate for areas in contact with water
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Advantages Disadvantages waterproof, heat resistant durable
easy to clean extremely hygienic noisy and cold fabrication is expensive will dull knife if used as a chopping surface difficult to maintain shine and keep free of marks
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Wood/Butcher Block Warm, natural material
Hardwoods like maple, teak and beech are best Surface should be finished with clear varnish or oil Wood cut across grain wears most evenly
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Advantages Disadvantages excellent chopping surface
easy on glassware and china resistant to moderate heat easily cleaned avoid using near sink, moisture will blacken surface may contract in dry conditions can scratch and scorch wet metal kitchen equipment left on surface will leave rust stains
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Concrete Hand crafted Trending in both residential and commercial settings Surface must be finished
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Advantages Disadvantages Completely customizable
Can add built-in options Can be used for outdoor kitchens Can get hairline cracks due to shrinkage Hard on dishes
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