Wooden worktops for kitchens (29 photos)
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In the process of choosing a product such as a wooden kitchen worktop, most buyers primarily focus on the design of the item and its value. It is important to remember that the countertop is very durable, with a long shelf life and high functionality.
In this article we will try to understand in detail several issues:
- How to choose a countertop in a wooden bathroom or in the kitchen?
- How to choose a countertop for a white kitchen?
- Countertop shape: is it better to choose a round countertop or a rectangular shape?
- Features countertops made of dark and light wood.
The material used in the manufacture of countertops
Initially, almost every countertop under the kitchen headsets was made of saw cut wood. However, after the advent of new innovative production technologies, as well as new materials, the methods for finishing kitchen worktops from solid material became much more diverse.
There are many materials used in the manufacturing process of the product.
Artificial stone countertops
Such furniture items are distinguished by their durability. True, good quality is the reason for the high cost of the product. When using stone countertops, it is forbidden to place any hot objects on them.
Wood worktops
Wood worktops, namely chipboard, with plastic trim. This variety of countertops is currently considered the most popular on the market. Such a demand is explained by an acceptable cost, a high level of strength, a wide variety of colors, as well as finishing textures.
Ceramic worktops
They are used in very rare cases, because the main kitchen design must be in accordance with the decor of the surface of the kitchen premises. For example, a retro decor with ceramic tiles on the surface of the floor, as well as the kitchen walls.
Steel countertops
Stainless steel is mainly used in the design of professional-style kitchens, because the use of a piece of furniture made of such material may not be entirely appropriate. Coatings of this kind in the conditions of the apartment can give the kitchen decor a too formal appearance.
Solid wood worktops
With the help of a wooden array, a countertop made of natural wood is made. Such products require very careful care and respect.
Laminate worktops
They represent the latest version of the kitchen cover. It has a high level of strength, as well as a large set of functions.
Acrylic countertops
Acrylic surfaces represent the most budgetary model of coatings for the kitchen.
Glass countertops
Glass coating is used only in designer-type headsets, as well as in kitchens used for cooking rather infrequently.
High-quality glass inserts can be an excellent element of kitchen decor. It is not recommended to use arrays of glass coating.
How to choose the right product?
When choosing a kitchen worktop, the following basic points must be taken into account:
- Moisture resistance. This parameter is very important, because washing the countertops is carried out quite often.
- The surface of the countertop must be aged when using aggressive detergents.
- The ability to install the coating yourself. It will not be necessary to apply for the services that the joiners provide.
- Now, a high level of popularity were able to acquire countertops created on the basis of a solid array. A small number of joints of the butt sample gives the main surface a high level of strength, durability, and ease of use.
- It is necessary that the basic design of the product is harmoniously combined with the basic design of the room.
For the reason that in most cases, household appliances are integrated into the countertop, it is necessary to take note of the fact that the surface must withstand temperature extremes (next to the stove). It is also important to have high moisture resistance (in the washing area).
Installing the countertop in an independent manner, the installer is recommended to watch a video with instructions, and this can make the installation process as easy as possible.
Pros and cons of modern countertops
The material on the basis of which countertops are made is selected according to the style of the main design of the premises, as well as financial opportunities.
Varieties of kitchen worktops are presented in a huge variety. In stores of building and furniture type, you can find options that are most suitable for the user's budget and its requirements.
Chipboard worktops with plastic trim
Particleboard-based worktops with plastic trim are the most affordable coating option for kitchens.
Production technology guarantees that the material will be durable, and will also be moisture resistant. A plastic layer is applied to the particleboard under very high pressure.
For the reason that the technology should provide for covering a tile of a continuous sample, this order of things can provide excellent water resistance, as well as heat resistance of the surface layer itself.
It is important to know that a lot of unscrupulous manufacturers prefer to laminate only the front and top of the main panel, other parts of the panel are completely unprocessed. The cost of these countertops is quite small, but the period of their service is quite short.
The most striking advantages of such countertops can be considered properties of the following nature:
- High hygiene during operation. There is no absorption of third-party odors, there is ease of cleaning when using different detergents.
- High level of resistance to moisture and various types of shock.
- Reasonable cost.
- A wide variety of options for the implementation of decor.
- The ability to carry out the installation of countertops with your own hands.
- The possibility of using a drip tray, i.e. A special gasket made of rubber, which prevents the penetration of fluid into the opening between the main joints.
Artificial stone countertops
This type of product is created on the basis of 2 different materials. This is agglomerate and acrylic. This mixture of mineral sample substances is impregnated with special resins.
It is also worth noting the fact that all production processes imply completely diverse compositions of this material:
- Fixers;
- Different type of dyes;
- Binder type substances.
