Qualification of countertops according to key characteristics

The tabletop as an integral part of the furniture is made of various bases. When choosing a product, not only the basic material of manufacture is taken into account, but also the shape, dimensions of the structure, expected loads and operating features.

Types of countertops by appointment

Typically, the catalog offers models for various purposes:

for kitchen;
for a dining table;
for a desk;
for a coffee table.

Among the current offers, one can easily choose the design option for a coffee table, bar counter or functional surface for decorative elements of the interior.

Types of materials

Worktops are made from the following bases.

Tree

In the production of high-end products, an array of valuable species is used, products from glued beams are no less presentable. The most practical models are from hard rocks, such as:

oak;
nut;
beech;
larch;
white acacia;
yew;
cherry.

Exclusive versions of paintings for premium furniture are made from exotic material options for countertops, such as teak, merbau, iroko.

Chipboard

Budget option for table cloth. With high-quality performance, products from chipboard are worthy of attention as an affordable material for furniture for the interior.

A natural stone

The material is high strength, does not respond to changes in ambient temperature, is easy to clean. Browse Popular Views:

marble - has a wide variety of drawings, shades;
granite - has a high density, even on bright surfaces there are no traces of spots;
travertine - the material requires more thorough care compared to the previous type of base due to the porosity of the structure;
limestone - a stone with a porous structure, you need to make some efforts to deal with complex spots on the surface;
onyx is a stone with impressive decorative properties. By functional characteristics, the material is practically not inferior to marble. Onyx transmits light, if desired, you can make a luxurious illumination of the tabletop.

Agglomerate

The material is a relative of natural stone, represents fragments of marble, granite or quartzite with polyester resins.

Acrylic stone

A product of the chemical industry, is a mineral filler in acrylic resin.

Glass

An interesting version of the worktop, material properties allow you to create any shape. Original decor on the inner surface of the canvas is possible.

Metal

Most often, stainless steel is used, various variations of execution are possible in the form of a corrugated surface, matte or glossy, with the application of patterns.

Ceramics

A metal or wooden case is used as the basis and the surface is decorated with ceramic tiles. Actual, including mosaic.

Concrete

Basically, concrete is used for countertops for kitchen units. For luxurious interiors, exclusive models are ordered from exotic materials in the form of structures made of volcanic stone or reptile leather coatings.

Varieties of forms

The form distinguishes the following types of models:

square countertop;
rectangular;
round;
oval;
custom geometry design.

For a dining table in a spacious room, any model of the tabletop is chosen taking into account the style of the interior. When arranging compact kitchens, they prefer ergonomic designs in a rectangular design. If you wish, you can order a canvas of non-standard geometry to emphasize the uniqueness of the design of the dining group. The shape of the canvas for the coffee table is selected depending on the expected load. Noteworthy trendy asymmetric tempered glass models. Round versions of wood with a sliding mechanism allow you to use the inner plane of the structure to store documents or the press. The countertop for the kitchen unit is made taking into account the location of the furniture. On an island structure, a square or rectangular model is often chosen. If the headset is installed against the wall, then the shape of the canvas can be rectangular, angular or semicircular.

Dimensions of structures

When choosing a countertop, it is necessary to take into account the features of the operation of furniture. When arranging a spacious kitchen, most often they order a canvas slightly larger than the width of the headset body.If the space is small, then the dimensions of the surface should coincide with the parameters of the base. For the dining table, a design is selected taking into account the number of persons. Compact models from standard offers are suitable for a small family. To create decent conditions for hospitality, it is worthwhile to purchase a transformer structure in the form of a folding or sliding tabletop.