Kitchen decoration and customized cabinets are basically the only choice for people. They are beautiful and generous as a whole, and they can also use all the space effectively. Custom cabinets are generally more expensive, with tens of thousands of yuan common, even hundreds of thousands and hundreds of thousands. If you have purchasing experience, you must know that the price of countertops accounts for nearly half of the cost of the whole cabinet. Then the problem is coming. If the countertop is damaged, how to repair it? Today, we will discuss the necessity of kitchen countertop maintenance.

1. Material selection of kitchen countertops

The materials for making kitchen countertops are generally artificial stone and quartz stone. Artificial stone is favored by most people because of its soft texture and easy modeling, but its heat transfer is not good and it is easy to crack, so you must choose a big manufacturer when purchasing. While the quality of big brands is guaranteed, the after-sales service is also relatively perfect, but basically all businesses promise to repair the countertops unless the quality of the materials themselves is problematic. Otherwise, businesses will not easily replace cracked countertops, so when purchasing customized cabinets, you must first think of these to see if you can accept these potential shortcomings.

2. Why are there cracks on the countertop?

There is something wrong with the countertop, usually a crack. Other situations are extremely rare. So we must first find the cause of the crack. What causes the countertop to crack? The common problem is that the mat or strip is not suitable, the material is poor and uneven, which leads to the cracking of the table top. There is also the unprofessional master of the sink or gas hood, and the holes opened by improper operation are irregular. After the pipeline is installed, the local stress is uneven, which leads to the cracking of the table top.

Three. Kitchen countertop maintenance

No matter what kind of stone is used as the countertop, after a period of use, it is inevitable that there will be some wear or cracks, and the replacement cost of the whole countertop is too high. At this time, we can choose to repair it to keep it beautiful. If the beauty of the repair is not easy to detect, it is best to choose a professional repairman. They are generally supported by professional technical means. Before repairing, they need to polish in advance to clean up the old dirt in the cracks. Then use a vacuum cleaner to absorb the residual dust, repair the cracks with repair glue, and finally polish the whole table smoothly. After the table is repaired, you need to wait for a while before using it. If you want to repair it yourself, you need to prepare professional tools. Art knives and plaster knives are essential items. You can use artificial stone glue with the same color, add curing agent and stone powder, stir and penetrate into the gap. After the glue is solidified, it is polished. If handled well, the cracks will not be visible. Of course, it's best to find a manufacturer to repair it. It is difficult to see the repair marks of repaired marble.

In order to avoid the trouble of cracks in use, the installation of the whole kitchen is also the key, and the smoothness of installation and the method of splicing are very important. Therefore, only by choosing an installation master who has undergone strict training/actual combat can you ensure your installation quality.

The above is the choice of kitchen countertops, why cracks appear in use, and some suggestions on how to maintain cracks. I hope it helps you.