Stainless steel cabinets and quartz cabinets have their own advantages and disadvantages, depending on individual needs and preferences. Here is a comparison of the pros and cons of both types of cabinets::
Advantages of stainless steel cabinets:
Eco-friendly: Stainless steel is an eco-friendly material, it is not synthesized from chemical materials, and there is no slight radiation from natural granite.
Waterproof and moisture-proof: Stainless steel cabinets have good waterproof and moisture-proof performance, so you don't have to worry about water penetrating into the cabinets.
Fireproof and high temperature resistance: Stainless steel cabinets have strong fire and high temperature resistance, so there is no need to worry about fire and other safety issues.
Good anti-permeability: the surface of stainless steel is porous, and dirt such as oil stains and water stains will not penetrate into it, so it has strong anti-fouling ability.
Never change color: stainless steel material will never change color, always bright and new.
Easy to clean: Stainless steel cabinets are easy to clean, just a simple scrub with a damp cloth dipped in dish soap will make the stainless steel countertop shine like new.
Disadvantages of stainless steel cabinets:
Obvious scratches: Once the stainless steel countertop is scratched by a sharp object, it will leave irreparable marks. It is also easy to hide dirt in these small scratches, so you must pay special attention to the surface of it when you wipe it.
Single color: The color of the stainless steel countertop is relatively simple, lacking the color of other cabinet countertops.
Colder visual sense: The visual sense of stainless steel countertops is colder, giving people a "cold" feeling. There is a lack of reasonable and effective treatment methods in the corners and joints of the cabinet countertop.
The cost is higher: the stainless steel cabinet is higher, and it is difficult for ordinary people to consume.
Therefore, when choosing a stainless steel countertop, you need to pay attention to the following points:
Make sure you're buying genuine 304 stainless steel. In order to ensure that it will not corrode for a long time. How do you make sure you're choosing 304 stainless steel?You can buy the reagent online and click on it to see if it changes color.
2.It is better to buy stainless steel with a patterned matte surface. If there are scratches in the process of using it in this way, it is not easy to see and is not disturbing.
It should be noted that the difference between different patterns is still relatively large, from 1000 to 4000 pieces, the difference is large, so learn more so as not to be deceived.
3.The thickness should be guaranteed, and it is best to choose 1Steel plates with a thickness of 1 mm or more.
4.You have to have a good installer, otherwise the corners and corners can be annoying to look at.
Advantages of quartz cabinets:
Scratch not flower: quartz stone has a quartz content of up to 94%, quartz crystal is a natural mineral second only to diamond in nature, and its surface hardness can be as high as 7 on the Mohs scale5. It is much larger than the sharp tools such as knives and shovels used in the kitchen, and will not be scratched by them.
Dirty: Quartz stone is manufactured under vacuum conditions.
1. Dense and non-porous composite materials, the quartz surface has excellent corrosion resistance to the acid and alkali of the kitchen, and the liquid substances used daily will not penetrate its interior, and the liquid placed on the surface for a long time only needs to be wiped with a rag with clean water or clean and bright detergents, and the retained objects on the surface can be scraped off with a blade if necessary.
Not old: The shiny surface of quartz stone has undergone more than 30 complex polishing processes, which will not be scratched by a knife and shovel, will not penetrate into liquid substances, and will not produce problems such as yellowing and discoloration. Even after a long period of use, the surface is as bright as the new countertop, and there is no need for maintenance and maintenance.
Non-combustion: natural quartz crystals are typical refractory materials, with a melting point of more than 1300 degrees, and quartz stones made of 94% natural quartz are completely flame retardant, which will not cause combustion due to contact with high temperatures, and also have incomparable high-temperature resistance characteristics such as artificial stone.
Non-toxic and non-radiation: The surface of quartz stone is smooth, flat and no scratches, and the dense and non-porous material structure makes bacteria have nowhere to hide, and can be in direct contact with food, safe and non-toxic. The high-quality quartz stone is made from selected natural quartz crystalline minerals, and its SiO2 content is more than 99More than 9%, and in the manufacturing process to remove impurities and purify, the raw materials do not contain any heavy metal impurities that may cause radiation, 94% of the quartz crystals and other resin additives make quartz stone without the danger of radiation contamination.
Disadvantages of quartz cabinets:
*Higher: Good quartz countertops** are not cheap either.
Not easy to process: Although the quartz countertop is hard, it also brings a certain degree of difficulty to processing. There will be gaps during splicing, which affects the aesthetics. Moreover, it is not elastic enough, and cracks will occur in case of heavy blows.
Quartz countertops are actually the countertops used by the most users at present, but to be honest, the quality of many quartz stones is not up to par, and it is very easy to have the problem of bleeding. A special detergent is required to clean it.
If you choose quartz countertops, it is best to choose the most expensive ones. The bleeding is not as severe.