Monday 28 December 2015

Various Types Of Stone Benchtops

Stone Benchtops

A kitchen is known as the heart of the home by interior designers. And indeed it is very rightly put, there is absolutely not a more important room in your home. It symbolize the central focus of our lives. It is a place where stories are told, memories are made, they are little experimental laboratories, friends and family stay late conversing, laughing, sharing their lives with you. But it is also a very evident fact that to keep a kitchen clean is a very difficult task. Food spills, juice stains, cracks from fallen objects or hot pots are potential threats to a squeaky clean recently renovated kitchen. In order to keep your kitchen  protected from such threats, you need a stone benchtop that is durable, easy to clean and also a pleasure to the eyes.

Stone benchtops are an excellent choice for your kitchen and they are a available in a wide
variety. Some of them are listed below:

Granite Benchtop:

Granite benchtop are available in a wide variety and you can choose them according to your own budget. Thus, you have the option of buying a material that is high-quality yet pocket friendly. They are a pleasure to the eye and made to withstand heavy duty. It will endure all kinds of heavy duty uses like placing a stove hot-pot or chopping vegetables. They are very low on maintenance as they are very easy to clean on a daily basis. Wiping it with a soft sponge will be enough, you might not even have to use detergent. Granite benchtops are the best among the lot, they are natural and are available in various patterns.

Limestone Benchtop:

Limestone is a soft, heat resistant stone benchtop. It is very fabulous and is indeed a pleasant sight to behold, however it cannot be said as a very wise investment. Its beauty is marred by its porous nature. You might have to spend most of your time cleaning the stain. Limestone benchtops are also likely to get cuts and scratches compared to other benchtops. So they might just not be the best option for your kitchen.

Marble Benchtop:

As marble is a natural stone they will not be similar to one another. Such benchtops are usually selected by people who prefer decor over functionality. The distinctive swirls and veins that appear on the marble add a certain charm to the decor of the kitchen. However marble benchtops are not among the best of the lot, they are porous and react to acids and food colorings such as vinegar and turmeric. As the years pass by the marble benchtop will begin to lose its color and may require polish.