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In today's real estate market, where property prices remain high, many people still choose to buy a house. Once the purchase is made, home decoration becomes the next major concern. A high-quality cabinet countertop can be the perfect finishing touch that elevates the entire design of your kitchen or bathroom. There are various types of countertops available, such as artificial stone, solid wood, marble, and resin. Among these, artificial stone has gained widespread popularity due to its resistance to stains, ease of cleaning, and seamless appearance.
**Raw Material Process**
Industry experts reveal that the main components used in artificial stone production include resin, aluminum hydroxide powder, color paste, accelerators, and curing agents. However, some manufacturers cut costs by using low-viscosity resins—often below 700—leading to weaker toughness and hardness. This makes the material more prone to cracking or deformation. Additionally, some companies use natural stone powder or transparent substitutes, which may raise environmental concerns. Poorly selected color paste can result in uneven color distribution, fading under sunlight, and an unattractive finish. If the concentration of accelerators and curing agents is insufficient, the resin may not cure properly, affecting the overall quality of the final product.
**Production Technology**
Artificial stone must be cured at around 80°C for 3 to 5 hours before being released from the factory. Otherwise, it may easily warp or bend. Unfortunately, some factories use electric drills instead of proper mixers, leading to uneven mixing and trapped air bubbles, which negatively impact the surface quality. Many manufacturers skip the curing room entirely, simply leaving the product in the sun, resulting in soft, unstable material. The level of craftsmanship, worker training, process organization, and management practices all play a crucial role in determining the final quality of the product.
Moreover, to keep prices low, some cabinet suppliers opt for cheaper artificial stone. With raw material costs becoming increasingly transparent, when the factory price drops below 300 yuan, it often indicates issues with material composition, quality, and thickness.
**Installation Process**
The installation stage is critical to the performance of the countertop. Even the best artificial stone can suffer from poor results if the installation team lacks skill or is careless. Poor working conditions or improper handling during installation can lead to significant quality issues.
First, inaccurate measurements during cutting can cause dimensional errors. Second, improper bonding techniques—such as using glue that isn't fully cured, removing clamps too early, or adding excessive accelerator and curing agent—can make the glue brittle over time. Lastly, inadequate polishing is often overlooked, as it's time-consuming, and many workers skip this step. On-site installation also poses challenges: poorly trained workers may create large gaps between pieces, while others might add too much accelerator to speed up the process, leading to cracks later on. In some cases, the countertop doesn’t fully contact the cabinet, causing it to lift in certain areas.