Luxury Worktops in Your Kitchen

Any modern British family would have trouble saying "no" to a gorgeous new kitchen arrangement. It would be far better if it could last for decades. The challenge lies in the fact most counter tops are only made of hard plastic. While they are acceptable for most jobs, it is unrealistic to chop directly on them, because they are easily scratched. A marble worktop is more durable, but is also quite costly.

An excellent solution is granite worktops or quartz worktops. Both types are made from an inexpensive variety of stone that is harder than steel. In fact, a person using a knife on a hard stone surface must be careful not to dull the edge. Quarts and granite are rough grained stone that can still be cut and polished to an exquisite gloss. They have gorgeous natural colours that really shine when polished. Since granite and quartz are materials similar to glass, they are resistant to chemical damage.

Quarts worktops and Granite worktops will last for decades with minimal care. They still need to be washed in order to keep bacteria and food particles from contaminating the surface, but these outstanding materials will perform the heaviest of duties. Since stone does not melt like plastic, but can can endure over a thousand degrees of heat, hot cooking pans and plates right out of the oven can rest on the surface. Because stone does not transfer heat as quickly as metal, the underlying wood will not be damaged.

These extremely hard surfaces are cut with large blades and then slowly polished, often by being grated against another stone. The factory process has greatly reduced the cost, even though these premium surfaces still cost more than plastic or wood. It is still worth the money because it is possible to do so many more things with stone than could ever be done with other materials. A solid work surface is an incredible asset to actual cooking, but it also creates an attractive and impressive kitchen.

Friends come to visit, and they will see your darling arrangement. They will be impressed, because the stone surface is so beautiful. Any polished stone surface suggests wealth and and a rich lifestyle. It can increase the property value of a home and simply makes life more pleasant in so many small ways. A great deal of time is spend in the kitchen, so why not make it the best possible?

While on the subject, stone surfaces are also great for bathroom and in a shop. Quartz worktops are outstanding for a home laboratory because of its resistance to machinery and chemicals. It will absorb heat and vibration and simply not break.