NATURAL WOOD WORKTOPS
Posted on Thursday, December 31st, 2009 at 6:43 pm
Choosing a kitchen countertop
Once you have selected your design and kitchen cabinet, following in the list is the choice of plans. A wide range of worktops available – different colors and different materials. Your choice may depend on your budget, but choose the upper Most laboratories you can buy, for a beating countertops real hot pans, sharp knives, spills and knocks.
The main types of work plan are: —
Corian
Corian countertops is very desirable because it can formed into any shape and size without the need for joins or seams. Corian can also be used for the wells, so a receiver can actually get into the plan of work!
Corian countertops are available in a wide range of colors and are very practical because there are no seams to unsafe food and dirt traps. They are waterproof and stain resistant heat around 250 º C and cleaned with a soft damp cloth and mild detergent, like dishwashing liquid or soap. Scratches or burn marks can be sanded.
These plans work can be very expensive, but very practical and durable clothing – a real asset when it comes to selling your home.
Granite
Granite is another popular material and convenient work plans. It is a natural material and gives any kitchen a luxurious feel. Available in various colors and shades of green, blue, red, brown, gray, black and white, and therefore complement any color of the box. You can also buy brilliant, highly polished granite or granite with a matte finish.
Maintenance Granite is very strong and low. For general cleaning, wipe with a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent. It is heat resistant to high temperature, waterproof and resistant scratch. It may be marked by red wine and damaged by the highly acidic and alkaline liquids such as vinegar and lemon juice to clean the surface immediately after a stroke.
Granite is very expensive, though generally less expensive than Corian. Can be cut to size, but it is heavy to transport and lifting.
Quartz
Quartz is a hard material and, of course, the port that is resistant to heat and water. This does not absorb spills and therefore an ideal material on the surface work. It is resistant to a temperature of about 250 º, If you accidentally put a pot on it, but it is preferable to use tripods.
Quartz is very hygienic and easily cleaned by wiping with a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent. Although that is resistant to liquid spills should be wiped off immediately to that are easier to clean.
Quartz countertops are durable and damage such as scratches and burns can be sanded. Available in a wide palette.
Wood
Countertops are made of hardwoods such as cherry, maple, oak, beech, iroko and teak (also known as African teak). These work plans are great for adding warmth to the kitchen style industrial steel or for use in a rustic, rustic kitchens. Natural wood panels wear and long-term resistance and is said to actually look better with age and use.
They can be dyed any color to match any type of cooking and are particularly good areas for food preparation and feeding areas, such as breakfast bars and islands. Forests with high oil content, such as the iroko and teak are good in wet areas.
Trays boards are easy to care for and maintain. They require lubrication with linseed oil or Danish oil every 3 months, but otherwise need only be cleaned with a soft cloth and mild detergent. Water spills can stain light wood, to ensure the immediate cleaned and oil if necessary. Re-lubrication often hides brand water and stains. Scratches can be sanded to top Back oiled extensive work. Avoid burning with hot pots, boxes and not cut straight to the work plan.
Laminate
Workplans laminate is the cheapest option for the plans work and can often be installed by a handyman. They are available in a wide range of finishes and colors and can look like granite and quartz. Some have rolled edges rounded, others require a plate. They are easy to maintain, but may stain lighter colors, to clean up spills immediately. Workplans laminate are prone to scratches and heat damage repair kits, but you can buy to cover scratches. Choose thick laminated for durability.
Laminate countertops are an excellent budget buy.
About the Author
Dominic Bulstrode is an author and publisher who specialises in home decor and designer kitchens. Dominic represents Benchmark Interiors (http://www.benchmarkinteriors.co.uk), one of the leading designers of bespoke kitchens in the UK. In addition to full
bespoke kitchens
, Benchmark offer a wide range of free standing kitchen furniture using only renewable forest European Solid Woods.
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