subject: The Most Preferable Kitchen Worktops In Uk [print this page] When it comes to kitchen worktops our option list always makes us confuse because we have some beautiful and durable stones in our list like marble, quartz, granite, synthetic granite, veneer (marble, granite), silestone, corian and to some extent lamination also considered by people.
1. Marble:
Let"s began with marble that is one of the beautiful stone that offers an elegant interior to your kitchen area but this white beauty comes with price. It is one of the high priced stone because it belongs to the category of natural stones.
It is a metamorphic rock that is found below earth"s crust and chiefly consist calcite in its chemical composition. If we give a quick glimpse on its origin then we will found that it is a product of metamorphosis that happened on sedimentary rocks but only to those who were carbonated.
Most of us recognize marble with its white colour but I must tell you that marble also offers wide range of colours from pink to orange to red and this happens due to its chemical composition or due to presence of some impurities like clay, silt and iron etc.
2. Corian
A synthesized form of worktops that most of the dealers of kitchen worktops in UK prefer to keep in their stores because of attractive looks and affordable price range but basically it is a synthetic material that is designed by DuPont (brand name).
It has three main qualities that makes it so popular among worktops alternatives first it can be cut into any shape secondly it is non-porous and last but not the least it can tolerate high degree of temperatures. Generally it is manufactured in two standard thicknesses 6 millimetres and 12 millimetres.
3. Granite
Alike marble granite is also a natural stone that is formed from the process of crystal fractionation and ultra metamorphosis of metamorphic rocks below earth"s crust. It is one of the natural stone that is widely dispersed all around the world. Even this is the only stone that offers more than hundreds of colours and shades although some of its shades are very rare and unique like "Blue Australe" (Italy).
It is a porous stone but highly durable that can tolerate thousand degree of temperature because it is produced from hot molten lava. It is also resistant to scratches and stains but to some extent. Almost every user of granite countertops claims that it easily passes on more than 15 years with low maintenance and in cost it is somewhat similar to marble or little higher than that.
Its natural composition is in such a way that it cannot harbour bacteria on its surface that makes it a perfect choice for kitchen area.
4. Silestone
Again it is a synthetic worktop stone that is widely used by people for interior designing. Basically it is a combination of resins, quartz and some colour pigments. Now you will be thinking it is just another man made material just to reduce some cost in worktops but I am afraid you are wrong! One of its unique feature is it contains "microbe-resistant" sheet. It means the surface of silestone is prepared in such a way so that no bacteria or germ incorporates on its surface. Even this remains intact for years and not fades away by washing or cleaning. If you compare its hardness then it is almost equivalent to granite that is up to 7 on MOH scale.
If you appreciate uniformity on your worktop"s look then silestone might be a right choice for your interiors.
Now on your next visit to showrooms of kitchen worktops in UK I hope you
would not get confused with number of options and will decide the best for your interiors.
