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Which worktop better suits the style of your kitchen?
Which worktop better suits the style of your kitchen? How to choose the best countertop for your kitchen? It depends on many factors. First, you should take a look at your budget, especially when you want to buy an inexpensive kitchen. Don't forget: the style and design of all the furnitures should be consistent.
Some countertops are not suitable for certain environments, so it is necessary to pay particular attention to the material that better suits a modern or a classic kitchen. Moreover, we have to consider how much attention we want to pay to our kitchen furniture.
Countertop in quartz, laminate, Fenix, and OKITE® require fewer attentions. Those made with natural materials, such as marble and granite, can give a touch of elegance to classic, rustic, or country kitchen models. Appearance, price, and durability are the main factors to take into consideration. However, a kitchen expert's advice might help you dispel any doubts and consider new ideas.
Laminate countertop
This material, which excels over other analogues, is available in a wide range of colors among which the white, pure and neutral finish stands out. It is an ecological material, as it can be 100% recycled. All products made of KRION® can be reworked and reused in the production cycle.
If there is a suitable place for inserting elements created with the Solid Surface KRION®, these are certainly the worktops of the catering establishments. The ease of cleaning and maintenance, the non-existent porosity and resistance to shocks and other extreme conditions allow you to design worktops with a solid surface that can withstand the passage of time and wear, remaining like new once cleaned . Resistance is what most favors the installation and creation of tops with this material similar to the latest generation of natural stone. Simple maintenance and non-existent porosity, which prevents the accumulation of bacteria and other microorganisms, are two other properties that allow KRION® to be suitable for making kitchen tops that guarantee maximum hygiene and quality in any type of work. Furthermore, KRION® allows you to create backlit environments with unique light effects.
What are its characteristics?
• antibacterial: KRION® does not allow the proliferation or growth of bacteria or fungi on the surface: this property is intrinsic to the composition of the material and does not require the addition of additives to achieve this permanent effect.
• high resistance to chemical attack: the surfaces of KRION® are designed to withstand harsh environments such as, among others, marine environments, exposure to steam, immersion in water or frozen environments.
• high mineral composition: this material is composed of two thirds of natural minerals (ATH: aluminum trhydrate) and a small percentage of high strength resins.
• easy to clean: in the event of a common stain, surface burn, graffiti or marker stain, to immediately restore the original appearance of the material, just follow our cleaning instructions.
• imperceptible joints: the figures and sheets of KRION® can be joined with the use of adhesive kits specially designed and produced with a formulation similar to that used for the production of the pieces, to ensure the chemical and physical continuity of the joints
• suitable for food use: KRION® is suitable for food use, complying with US and European regulations, so it can be used in contact with food.
• Other uses: Modern and designer bathroom equipment. Commercial furniture for premises or shops. Design furniture. Interior wall covering. Facade cladding.
Laminate countertop
A laminate countertop provides you with a wide range of colors and finishes. The photo of the Oara Infinity model, for example, shows the laminate employed with a particular solution in Knotty Oak finish. We recommend using a trivet if you have to place containers at a very high temperature or full of boiling water, not to ruin the laminated countertop and keep surfaces impeccable.
A laminate countertop goes well with a sink featured by a flat edge that perfectly conforms to the top thickness.
The best thing about laminate countertops is the value for money. Morover, they are versatile solutions able to offer different design solutions.
Fenix kitchen countertops
Fenix kitchen countertops are advanced technological flagship products able to meet various needs, thanks to the use of specific nanotechnologies: surface scratches and small cuts can be easily remedied by using a warm cloth on the top. Fenix kitchen countertops have many advantages, as they are made of an anti-fingerprint material, which is resistant to rubbing, anti-mold, anti-reflective, soft to the touch, and has high antibacterial properties. The nanotechnologies used are made of particles less than 100 nanometers in width and made of next-gen resins. It is possible to use the same material in the construction of furniture, thus maintaining continuity of quality and design in your kitchen furnishing.
HPL kitchen countertop
HPL kitchen countertop is the evolution of the laminate kitchen top. It is a very thick (12 mm) high pressure (HPL) laminate internally made up of layers of cellulose fibers combined with thermosetting resins that make it a very resistant material. Furthermore, this type of laminate is subjected to a high-pressure process to obtain a non-porous material with different surface finishes. HPL countertops make it possible to develop integrated sinks featured by the same finish. The countertops in HPL stratified laminate are resistant to water damage, steam and oil infiltrations, and make it possible to create innovative seamless surfaces of different sizes and shapes. Besides, the HPL laminate withstands temperatures up to 180 °, unlike the classic heat-sensitive laminate tops. These specs make this type of kitchen top very practical, functional, with a considerable aesthetic impact, as this solution creates continuity and coherence between the work surface and the sink.
Countertops in marble and granite
The unique esthetic specs of the marble and granite countertops make them very popular among kitchen lovers. Marble countertops are popular thanks to their inimitable specs, the unmistakable color diversifications, and their unbeatable prices.
What are the differences between marble and granite kitchen worktops? A granite countertop is resistant and long-lived, while a marble one is defined as very precious and elegant. A marble or granite kitchen top can give your kitchen a touch of elegance and makes any environment very sophisticated. The marble countertops perfectly match with wooden furniture, enhancing the design and values of a traditional kitchen. No other type of kitchen top can replace marble or granite in furnishing proposals like this. The marble kitchen tops are the perfect choice for people who love a classic and valuable design. Hygienic and easily washable, reliable, and aesthetically very refined, a marble countertop is the best solution to enhance your kitchen uniquely.
Countertops in quartz and OKITE®
Quartz kitchen tops are the perfect investment for those who love the design and elegance of marble kitchen tops, features that you can also find in an innovative and practical quartz top. The quartz kitchen tops are very resistant to abrasion, stains, and acid agents.
This countertop is composed of 95% natural quartz with resins and oxide pigments employed to correct its specs and appearance. Quartz is an extremely durable and resistant material.
Its non-porous surface does not require additional protection, provided, for example, for natural stone tops. The wide range of patterns and colors makes these kitchen countertops just as popular and loved as the granite alternatives. The Okite top instead is made of a material that is five times stronger than granite, waterproof, easy to clean, eco-sustainable, and 100% Made in Italy. I vantaggi di un top per cucina in OKITE® ? What are the advantages of an OKITE® kitchen top? This countertop requires little maintenance, and its non-porous surface prevents the absorption of moisture or food and is easy to clean: it's enough to wipe it with a damp cloth, without chemicals or protective agents. OKITE® kitchen worktops are the perfect combination of practicality and aesthetics. This quartz countertop can reproduce the features of marble veins but without specific maintenance.
Neolith® kitchen countertop
The Neolith kitchen countertop is not part of the ceramic and porcelain family but, instead, represents an evolution that has led to the development of a very appreciated and performing product. A particular manufacturing process makes it possible to obtain slabs that are compact, resistant, and long-lasting, strong as granite, stable as the mineral glass, and featured by all the chromatic properties of natural oxides. The decoration method used is called Hydro-NDD2.0 and water-ink based and completes the product while fully respecting its naturalness. Neolith® countertops are non-porous and are resistant to stains, high temperatures, thermal shocks, humidity, UV rays, scratches, and abrasions, and very hygienic. They can be cleaned with most degreasers on the market and even with ammonia while maintaining their functional properties without the aesthetics being minimally affected.
Countertop combined with backsplashIt
often happens that you have to choose a backsplash tailored to the countertop.
The truth is that the aesthetic choices are very subjective, and there are many materials used to create both the countertop and the backsplash, perfectly enhancing the design. These materials are various such as Dekton, marble, and quartz, Neolith®, or ' HPL. Kitchen tops and other materials
Countertop and other materials: Dekton®, ceramic, stainless steel.
The resistance required, the frequent use, and the stresses to which countertop is subjected, are all features that impose continuous research of materials and solutions by kitchen manufacturers. A good countertop must be durable over time, resistant, hygienic, aesthetically pleasing, and consistent with the furniture style.
Countertop in Dekton
Oara, among its precious kitchen countertops, also suggests those in Dekton®. This material stands out for the ultra-compact surface, smooth and non-porous. Dekton comes from the blend of different materials such as glass, next-gen ceramics, and quartz.
It also has water-repellent properties and is resistant to food stains such as oil, vinegar, lemon, thus maintaining the slab color unaltered over time.
Ceramic countertop
The ceramic countertop is an innovative solution particularly suitable for a classic environment. The ceramics used for countertops are made of noble clays such as quartz, feldspar, and sintered kaolins. The result is a compact surface, resistant to sudden temperature changes, non-absorbent, hygienic, with antibacterial properties, is not subject to color variations, and easy to clean (with common degreasers or even with a simple solution of water and vinegar). Countertops made of technical ceramics are resistant over time and have anti-scratch properties, features that ensure a longer-lasting kitchen product. The ceramic is available in a wide range of color combinations and designs. Those who have already chosen the ceramic kitchen tiles for the coverings, the backrest, and the floors, have also the opportunity to opt for the same style for worktop.
style for worktop. Stainless steel countertop
A stainless steel counter top offers a wide range of advantages. Inox countertops are very hygienic and can facilitate the use of the worktop thanks to the strong impact resistance and ease of cleaning stains. The sinks and hobs can be easily integrated and welded with no visible joints. These particular specs make stainless steel kitchen tops particularly suitable for modern kitchens with a minimal look. The stainless steel countertops have scarce scratches resistance and therefore require more attention in maintenance.
They must be cleaned with specific products, thus avoiding fingerprints and streaks. The stainless steel countertops are mainly used in restaurant kitchens. The reason is obvious: despite the care required for their appearance, they are indestructible. The advantages of stainless steel kitchen tops are so many.