When choosing a countertop made of artificial stone, you need to consider all the advantages and disadvantages of this material. For example, if the surface will be actively used, it is better to choose a lighter color of the material, on which scratches will not be so noticeable.
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The countertop should be not only visually pleasing, but also convenient, functional, and durable. It is designed to ensure impeccable cleanliness in the room. Artificial (composite) stone meets all these requirements. Due to the fact that it has no pores in which microbes can accumulate and multiply, the maintenance of countertops made of this material is very simple. It consists in wiping the surface with a damp rag, any dirt is easily removed without the use of any abrasive substances. But their use in no way will harm the countertop.
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Artificial stone has many advantages. Among the positive aspects of the operation of products from this material should be noted their seamlessness. Composite stone is made from a mixture of different components and is a canvas with a dense structure, when cut which does not form cracks, chips or sawdust. Therefore, this material is easy to adjust to any shape. Due to this property of stone, countertops are seamless. But if the measurements were made incorrectly, or a mistake was made when cutting, the resulting gap can be closed with a special metal nut.
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Ease of installation is another advantage of artificial stone products. Installing countertops will not cause difficulties even for those who do not have any skills in assembling kitchen furniture. With similar acrylic products, there is much more trouble. It should be noted one more positive point of the countertops made of artificial stone: its cost is much lower than that of wooden or acrylic.
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Due to the absence of a porous structure, the artificial stone does not absorb moisture, therefore it does not swell, does not rot, does not crack. All this provides another of its advantages - durability. It is worth noting the ease of repairing the surface of the countertop. In case of mechanical damage, defects are easily masked with epoxy resin. The variety of colors and patterns of artificial stone is so great that the choice becomes difficult: any countertops made of this material are beautiful and original.
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Despite the mass of advantages, these products still have drawbacks. Firstly, they do not withstand high temperatures, so hot pots and pans cannot be placed on countertops. Secondly, the surface of the artificial stone is quite easy to scratch. Such defects are especially noticeable on dark countertops. In this, the artificial stone loses to acrylic, the mechanical damage on which is easily removed by grinding.
