Kitchen countertops made of artificial stone are more durable than wood counterparts or chipboard products. Therefore, those who want to find a kitchen with a rounded countertop should pay attention to this material. Unlike natural stone, artificial stone can be given almost any desired shape. Due to its non-porous structure, the stone can last for a dozen years.
Production features
In the manufacture of rounded shapes, the technology of parts is used. As a result, no seams or visible gaps are formed. This allows you to position the plane of the tabletop in a given space. By production the built-in edges and face boards are used. Special gutters are also formed for the flow of water.
The advantages of artificial stone are:
- resistant to moisture, vinegar, oily liquids;
- not subject to destruction over time;
- resistant to fungi and mold, unlike wood;
- not susceptible to high temperatures due to built-in metal plates;
- easy to get rid of scratches with polishing.
Stages of manufacturing quartz countertops
The production consists of several steps. You can buy the technology for the production of such products, or you can independently approach the manufacturing stages.
- The blank material is cut from standard plates. It is necessary to leave small allowances for all sizes, for which special ones are well suited.
- Sizing is carried out with flat stones along the end. It is necessary to observe the markings so that the countertop lies in the prepared cavity of the cabinet.
- Trimming is carried out according to the specified dimensions, the edge is also polished.
- A hole is cut out for a welded sink. If it is also made of artificial stone, then installation is carried out from the back. In the case when the sink is made of steel, then its installation is carried out at the place of installation of the countertop.
- A board is installed that mates with the wall. The height of such elements should not be lower than 12 mm. On quartz countertops, it is mounted as an overlay.
- The countertop is ready to be sent to the customer and installed in the kitchen. No additional technology for the production of machine tools is required in this case.
Table Care
Quartz countertops have a high degree of density. In this regard, cleaning does not take much time. For long-term use of the product, you can wipe it with a cotton towel soaked in warm water with a ph-neutral detergent. Powders with abrasive particles are not recommended.
