To date, there is a very wide selection of materials that are used to make countertops. Types of kitchen countertops , as well as bar counters and areas around the washbasin in the bathroom depend primarily on what they are made of. To understand the huge range of products offered, you need to know about the features of the most popular materials. The worktops for the kitchen and other rooms made of liquid stone became very popular due to their obvious advantages.
Countertops made of liquid artificial stone - their features and cost
Liquid stone - a fairly versatile material, which showed itself well in operation. It is a mixture of polyester resin and granite filler, which is absolutely non-toxic. Countertops made of liquid stone are strong, they are very difficult to scratch. In addition, the highlight of this material is its elasticity, so you can give vent to fantasy and work on creating original forms.
On the work surface, made of liquid stone, you can safely put hot. In addition, it is not afraid of high humidity, as well as detergents.
The surface of the tabletops made of this material is perfectly smooth, glossy, there are no pores in its texture that protect the product from the reproduction of fungi and bacteria. In this worktop there are no stitches, it is absolutely monolithic, which looks great.
As for the cost of items made of liquid artificial stone, they can not be called exorbitantly expensive. For example, the table top made of this material will cost 1.5 times more than the plastic version. If we talk about a sheet of acrylic stone, then it is 3 times or even 4 times as expensive as a liquid stone . By and large, countertops made of liquid stone are available to many buyers.
How to take care of a liquid stone?
On the table top made of this material, any dirt is clearly visible. But it is definitely necessary to wash it. You can do this with a simple rag or sponge and warm water. As for detergents, there are no special requirements. After all, the stone is strong and not covered with a layer of protective material. Therefore, he can not suffer from alkali or something like that. The only thing to remember about: the table top has a smooth surface, so it is better not to use abrasive detergents and sponges.
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