There are many dining tables on the market, and there are many different materials, such as slate, marble, ceramic glass, and tempered glass. What are the differences? What are the advantages and disadvantages? This time, let's take a look at the selection of the dining table with everyone!
1) Slate dining table:
(There are bright slate and matte slate)
- The hardness is the highest, the hardness of Ta Mok's 6-7. Harder than stainless steel, it is not easy to scratch with a blade
- Very heat-resistant, because it is fired at high temperature, even if the hot kitchen utensils exceed several hundred degrees, it will not cause damage to the product
- Good bearing capacity, no need to worry about crushing the desktop for home use
- Strong stain resistance, high density and difficult to penetrate, soy sauce and coffee stains will not remain
- Just clean with water
Photo credit: Melon slate dining table
2. Marble dining table
- Because it is natural, there are granite, marble, quartz stone, etc.
- Less hardness, easier to scratch
- High heat resistance
- Because of the tiny pores, stains will penetrate, and if "food stains" cannot be repaired
- About 20% heavier than slate
- Small flower marks can be treated by grinding, but deep flower marks cannot
- If the source of origin is not properly handled, there may be trace radiation. If there are pregnant women in the family, please pay attention
3. Tempered glass dining table
- High hardness, but sharp objects will scratch
- moderate weight
- Because the glass is smooth, it is easy to clean and take care of
- Safety and environmental protection, no pollution
- Not resistant to being dropped, so be careful if there are children in the house
Photo Credit: Dawn Tempered Glass Round Table
4. Ceramic Dining Table / Ceramic Glass Dining Table
- Hardness is not as high as slate
- Smooth to the touch
- The heat resistance is also high, but ceramic glass is not recommended to be used for too hot kitchen utensils because it is made of two layers
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