Kitchen Benchtop
Kitchen benchtops are one of the first things that will people noticed in the kitchen it is also one of the most prominent fixtures. You can hardly see a kitchen without a benchtop no matter how narrow a kitchen can be as it is an area where preparations will be done. Aside from the obvious function, a kitchen benchtop can also enhance the look of your kitchen. Even if your kitchen will look simple, but with the right choice of benchtops, it will already look elegant. Good thing though that there are now more options when it comes to these fixtures like in colours, materials and designs thus you can easily fit them to the other accessories of your kitchen.
So, what will be your considerations when choosing the type of benchtop to incorporate? Is it the price, functions, or maybe its looks?
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Types of Benchtop
Natural Stone (Granite and Marble)
Granite and Marble benchtops come in a variety of colours and textures. Because these are natural materials, no two benchtops are ever the same. Granite is a harder material than marble, and its pattern is much tighter. Granite is low-porous, withstands high temperatures, and resists scratches and stains. Care must be taken with marble, as it tends to react to acids, including those found in foods such as vinegar, tomatoes, juice, etc. Marble benchtops with honed finishes are more durable than marble with a polished finish. Very hot or cold items may expand or contract both granite and marble, so it is recommended that you do not place these items on your benchtop.
Every natural stone benchtop is unique. The below images show marble benchtop in Calcutta style; the stones natural darker veins make it one of the most appealing and luxurious benchtops.
Timber
A timber benchtop is a natural product that can give the kitchen a warm, lived-in feeling and can wear well with age. It is also environmentally friendly. An oil sealant will give the wood a natural finish. You can gently sand the benchtop and refinish with the oil. If you decide to get a timber benchtop, be aware that it will require more maintenance than the other surfaces as it is softer and more prone to water damage. However, it can make a beautiful choice. Timber adds warmth and character to your kitchen benchtop.
Diamond Gloss surfaces
Diamond Gloss surfaces are a range of high gloss laminates with a bright polished appearance for the most striking of interiors. Diamond Gloss surfaces are also highly durable, making them ideal for benchtops.
Squareform Benchtops
Squareform Benchtops give you the contemporary look of a stone slab, with the practicality and economy of the laminate. Sharp lines are gone – this design features seamless, softly rounded square edges. Premium materials ensure superior resistance to moisture and heat. An important feature is the underside drip-groove that channels spill away from the benchtop surface and kitchen cupboards.
Acrylic Benchtops
Acrylic benchtops offer the look of a stone or marble, but its mix of all natural minerals blended with high-performance acrylic. Acrylic can be shaped in a seamless manner, which means that there are no joins or crevices creating an aesthetically stunning look as well as being more hygienic and easy to clean.
The very nature of the products allows you to join different sections of tops seamlessly. Create a continuous surface with no visible joins for a more visually appealing benchtop.
We also do :
- Impressions Textured Surfaces Spark Finish
- 180fx Surfaces, Laminex Laminates
- Freestyle Curve Solid Surfaces 12mm
- Reconstituted Stone
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Unit 4 / 340
Hoxton Park Road, Prestons NSW-2170 Australia.
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