Pros and Cons of Caesarstone Benchtops in Melbourne

The life of people in Melbourne is very stylish and fashionable and if someone wants to make their kitchen look modern and stylish and that too at a lower price a Caesarstone benchtop is the best option. There are companies that provide fashionable looking Caesarstone benchtop in Melbourne which is a combination of both ancient and modern day design.

A benchtop as termed in British English is also known as a countertop. It is the horizontal working surface in the kitchens, bathrooms, food preparation areas, and lavatories. It is generally supported by a cabinet. It is constructed with different types of materials for different purposes. As per the Australian English, a benchtop is a boundary that separates the public space from the service area where the work is carried out.

Caesarstone is product based on quartz aggregates, polymer resins and organic pigments which has amazing properties that ensure the longevity of the surface as well as easy maintenance, stain, heat, and chip resistant. It is strong enough even if exposed to soda, vinegar, tea, wine, lemon juice and other strong spices.

Caesarstone benchtop- Melbourne is scratch resistant but it is safe to make use of a cutting board to avoid damage to the surface. Granite benchtop requires sealing but a Caesarstone benchtop does not. It’s made from a nonporous material that makes it easy to maintain.

The nominal thickness of the caesarstone benchtop Melbourne is around 3,060mm x 1,440mm which enables flexibility of design and maximum product utilization. It stood far efficient as against natural stone in terms of water absorption, impact strength, freezing, and compressive strength. The process of fabrication and installation is undertaken by an expert stone mason.

The most important attribute about caesarstone benchtop Melbourne is that it is safe for preparing food making you tension free about the germs and bacteria entering your benchtop. Its nonporous quality of surface does not allow any food particle to accumulate and cause germs or bacteria on the benchtop creating a health risk. This is one big reason why people prefer Caesarstone benchtop instead of granite.

The cost of it varies from one dealer to another dealer. Although it is good to remove different price quotes from varied dealers but ultimately the final cost shall be inclusive of the installation. Some stores may price separately for the benchtop, delivery and then installation.

The Pros and Cons

Pros

As we know caesarstone is a quartz based, it scores more than diamond on the Mohs Hardness scale. Hence, it has high resistance towards a scratch and can stand a hard slip of a knife. It is also unaffected from cracking and chipping due to which its transportation and installation are hassle free. However, excessive force or pressure can cause damage.

These benchtops can bear the heat or scorching to a certain level. Despite this property, it is safe to use a protective pad while using a hot pan, as tremendous heat can result in damages.

Such benchtops are high stain proof. You don’t have to worry if you spill any vinegar, wine etc. as it’s nonporous quality of surface will not accumulate the liquids and you will be able to clean it easily. This is an added advantage over other types of benchtop surface which need regular sealing.

The texture is very safe and it makes it difficult for pathogens and bacteria to thrive in. It is suitable for moist environments like bathrooms and kitchens and easy to maintain.

Cons

If you are going for looks then these Caesarstone benchtops do not look like the natural stone granite. 

Eco-friendly

In today’s world, there is pollution everywhere, and you are struggling to safeguard your family from this polluted environment, you have the advantage to select eco-friendly benchtops while renovating your kitchen.

Quartz which is the base of a Caesarstone benchtop is a secondary product of mining and glass industries. Thus, it is made from materials that would be otherwise called a waste.

The material used is very durable and so it lasts for long. Its smooth surface does not allow the growth of bacteria, mould and other pathogens.

The Greenguard Environment Institute and the National Sanitation Foundation has approved quartz as the best material for eco-friendly benchtops. It has also been tested for being radon free, a dangerous gas found at different levels of earth.