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One of the most in demand countertop materials in today's kitchen design Engineered stone continues to gain in popularity as the innovative, designer’s and homeowners choose. It’s as beautiful as natural stone but with the innovation and strength only man’s advanced engineering can produce. The countertop at Xiamen Nishi Group Co., Ltd has helped enhance thousands of kitchens.
Exceptional Durability and Scratch Resistance
With its great toughness, engineered stone can be a good option for kitchens where wear and tear is something to expect. When blended with a few top-shelf pigments and resins, 90% or more of the crushed natural quartz (or sometimes natural marble chips) in a slab results in an extremely dense, hard work surface that is able to stand up to the wear and tear it is subjected to.
Manufactured with extreme heat and pressure, engineered stone has a surface that is much harder than any stone in nature, thereby protecting against marks from knives, pots, pans, and various utensils. Therefore, engineered stone withstands use much better than even a naturally occurring marble countertop could handle-while still being the very hard surface, that it will not be etched or scratched.
To the homeowner that uses a kitchen as intended, this enduring material means decades of enduring style without constant care. It continues to remain level with all surfaces, avoiding the wear lines of many less-resilient natural surfaces.
Non-Porous Stain Resistance
One of the best benefit of engineered stone, especially compared to natural stone, is its impervious quality. Unlike natural stone that’s made of minerals with tiny gaps where liquid can seep and trap germs, engineer stone doesn’t actually soak up liquid or allow the growth of micro-organisms.
This material’s lack of pores ensure that spills, including those caused by wine, coffee, tomato sauce, oil and many others, are not absorbed into the material. The stains can then be effortlessly scrubbed off without it impacting worktop at all. As there are no pores in the surface, bacteria will not be able to form, giving this a hygienic kitchen environment.
Kitchen owners worried about hygiene will find relief due to non-porous surface. There is no sealing needed unlike natural granite and marble which need annual sealing. Hence it is very easy to maintain due to this low-maintenance feature.
Design Versatility and Color Consistency
Thanks to the broad choice of colors, designs and finishes in engineered stone, the possibility to customize your kitchen countertops are virtually endless. Whether you imagine classic white Carrara countertops, dramatic black marble, a modern single-color design, engineered stone gives you the choice.
During the manufacturing process of engineered stone, color and patterns are precisely controlled to match all the slabs exactly. Natural stones, on the other hand, differ drastically from one batch to the next, which cannot match your design concept especially if it is required to fabricate large countertops in several pieces for a large kitchen or for designing island edges or a waterfall effect on your kitchen island.
Similarly, the surface of engineered stone can actually be customized to accommodate almost any decorative choice. Whether a reflective, high gloss finish or a subdued, honed finish to provide a more earthy or modern feel, you’re covered. Different styles of edges can even be created within the fabricated edge profile of the engineered stone.
Cost-Effectiveness and Sustainability
The high-quality, low cost value engineered stone is an attractive alternative option to luxurious natural materials like marble which tend to cost a huge amount. These days more homeowners can afford luxurious countertops and have their homes furnished beautifully.
Its fabrication is sustainable too. Engineered stone usually makes use of stone waste and quarry leftovers and thus diverts waste from landfill while recycling unwanted material, turning it into useful products.
In the long run, durability and minimal maintenance also save property owners considerable cash. Engineered stone countertops don’t need to be sealed or recolored every few years, as they withstand various types of physical damage and therefore don’t need as many repairs or replacements over their lifespan, saving the owner more money.
Summary
Aesthetically appealing, with incredible design versatility and ease of maintenance, engineered stone kitchen countertops provide owners and contractors with both elegance and functionality that stands up to daily life. Providing all benefits of durability and zero porosity for resistance to stains without compromise, engineered stone kitchen countertops actually serve as beautiful and practical solution for today's contemporary kitchen design. Here at Xiamen Nishi Group Co., Ltd. we provide leading expertise in engineered stone countertops for homes and contractors around the world. Let us show you how our selection of engineered stone slabs can bring the most sophisticated design to your next kitchen remodeling project, get in touch today!