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What is the most scratch-resistant type of surface to use for a countertop?
What is the most scratch-resistant type of surface to use for a countertop? What other steps can be taken when having a new countertop installed to maximize scratch-resistance? I have cats who sometimes like to jump on things, so it could be an issue! Thanks.
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""1. Quartz is the most scratch-resistant and also most expensive.
2. Composite solid worktops you can buffer the scratch if you get them
3. Zenith solid worktops made of epoxy resins with laminate on top
4 Chipboard normal laminate.""
2. Composite solid worktops you can buffer the scratch if you get them
3. Zenith solid worktops made of epoxy resins with laminate on top
4 Chipboard normal laminate.""
Answered on 3rd Feb 2022 - Member since Feb 2022 -
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"The hardest would be granite or quartz but if the price is an issue bamboo or oak"
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"Quartz Or a stone type worktop top would be your best option, they are expensive though"
Answered on 2nd Feb 2022 - Member since Jan 2022 -
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"Corian Bench Corian countertops, which are a mixture of acrylic resins, minerals and colourants, are also known as acrylic countertops. You can create a flawless and flowing look by using this type of counter with solid surfaces on your entire counter area. Anyone who wants to create a sophisticated and remarkable look in their kitchens can use this countertop type. You don't need to stick to any decoration style for this...
Composite Bench, Composite counters, known as Çimstone and quartz, are produced from natural stone. There are 90% natural quartz crystals in the structure of composite countertops. This means that you are faced with a very hard and durable countertop type. The kitchens that composite countertops are most suitable for are modern and minimalist kitchens.
Advantages
It is resistant to stains, scratches, heat and long-lasting. The colour transitions on the counter floor are like a certain composition. Unlike natural stone, the composite does not have colour shading and differences. It can be used anywhere, including the stove and the sink.
Disadvantages
The cost of the material due to its content and its sensitivity to acids are its main disadvantages. Another disadvantage of composite countertops is that there are not many colour options."
Composite Bench, Composite counters, known as Çimstone and quartz, are produced from natural stone. There are 90% natural quartz crystals in the structure of composite countertops. This means that you are faced with a very hard and durable countertop type. The kitchens that composite countertops are most suitable for are modern and minimalist kitchens.
Advantages
It is resistant to stains, scratches, heat and long-lasting. The colour transitions on the counter floor are like a certain composition. Unlike natural stone, the composite does not have colour shading and differences. It can be used anywhere, including the stove and the sink.
Disadvantages
The cost of the material due to its content and its sensitivity to acids are its main disadvantages. Another disadvantage of composite countertops is that there are not many colour options."
Answered on 24th Feb 2022 - Member since Mar 2020 -
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"Quartz is a very good counter top, you can have solid or over lay which is very good"
Answered on 11th Feb 2022 - Member since Jan 2022 -
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"1. Quartz is the most scratch-resistant and also most expensive.
2. Composite solid worktops (Minerva, Metis,Hi macs ) you can buffer the scratch if you get them
3. Zenith solid worktops made of epoxy resins with laminate on top
4 Chipboard normal laminate."
2. Composite solid worktops (Minerva, Metis,Hi macs ) you can buffer the scratch if you get them
3. Zenith solid worktops made of epoxy resins with laminate on top
4 Chipboard normal laminate."
Answered on 2nd Feb 2022 - Member since Oct 2019 -
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"It is very dependent on what you want to spend.
Granite is the most resistant to scratches but is the most expensive. It is also porous so if you spilt, for example, red wine on it it will stain.
However, the true answer to your question is that cats would not scratch any countertype surface."
Granite is the most resistant to scratches but is the most expensive. It is also porous so if you spilt, for example, red wine on it it will stain.
However, the true answer to your question is that cats would not scratch any countertype surface."
Answered on 2nd Feb 2022 - Member since Jan 2022 -
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