Tips for choosing table top finishing materials: Why is it important?

In the modern era of the world of interior design, there are many table top finishing materials available on the market, each of which has advantages and disadvantages. As a user, you of course want to use the best material among the many choices, the best in terms of function and durability, and the best in terms of price.

In this article, AICA Indonesia will share tips and tricks for choosing table top finishing materials that you can use as considerations in determining the choice of material for your interior project. It is important for you to know the tips for choosing table top finishing materials because accuracy in choosing materials will provide more reliable and long-lasting results, and can also affect your material spending budget. Let's look at the following article!

Table Top Finishing Material Must Be Friction Resistant

The table top surface will certainly experience a lot of contact with various types of objects, its durability is the main thing that you must pay attention to when choosing finishing materials for interior table tops, especially in the kitchen area.

The first tip for choosing a table top finishing material is to make sure you choose a material that is resistant to friction from everyday objects, such as rubbing against glasses, plates, pans, iron spoons/forks and various other objects. The material you choose should not scratch easily, let alone break when it rubs against these objects, even for a long time and repeatedly.

Choose Heat Resistant Table Top Material

The next tip, the finishing material for the table top must be material that is resistant to high heat. This is because the table top is also closely related to the stove area and will definitely be directly exposed to the heat produced. Not to mention, if you accidentally place a hot pan on the table top, the material which is not heat resistant will immediately be damaged because of it.

Materials that cannot withstand high heat will experience changes in color (burning), changes in shape (blistering/swelling) and even melt when exposed to high heat continuously. (Note: exposure to high heat does not mean being burned directly)

Choose one that is easy to install

Some table top finishing materials have complicated installation processes and methods, and often we need a special team of applicators to install them. To install this type of material, experts are usually required who work for a fee per square meter. It won't be a problem if you have provided a budget, but if you haven't, make sure to avoid additional budget as much as possible.

Therefore, the next tip is to choose a table top finishing material that is easy to install. Now on the market there are several materials whose installation process is easy and does not require a special applicator, this means your kitchen interior team can do the work without having to call another party for a table top specialist. Some even claim that it is easy to install, only requiring double-sided tape and sealant glue as the main adhesive.

Make sure it is easy to maintain

After you install the material you choose, of course you have the ongoing task of keeping your table top in its best appearance and form. Therefore, it is important for you to choose materials that are easy to maintain. In this case, prioritize choosing materials that are easy to clean, do not require special treatment and do not absorb stains.

Some table top finishing materials do not absorb stains because they already have a non-porous surface. This will make it very easy for you to maintain your kitchen table top from stains due to spills of colored substances such as soy sauce, coffee, milk and even turmeric. Materials that are easy to clean usually only require clean water and ordinary washing soap, not soap or other cleaning agents that contain harsh chemicals. 

ToughTop: Table Top Finishing Material from Aica

Aica Indonesia presents the table top finishing material, ToughTop. This material is a Japanese technological innovation that combines the reliability of the material and the beauty of the motifs and colors.

ToughTop from Aica is the most popular choice of table top finishing material at the moment because it has the following advantages:

• Resists friction and impact 
• Resistant to humidity and high heat 
• Easy to install 
• Easy to clean 
• Anti-bacterial

ToughTop can be attached directly to flat (horizontal) media such as plastered concrete tables, plywood/multiplex, ceramic tables (without having to dismantle them first), HMR, Gypsum and others using double coated foam tape and Aica SE-8 Sealant.

For complete information about ToughTop, contact WhatsApp Aica Indonesia.

Conclusion

These are tips for choosing table top finishing materials from Aica Indonesia. After reading the article above, you can find out several important aspects that must be considered when choosing table top finishing materials, such as resistance to friction and heat, ease of installation and maintenance as well as recommendations for table top finishing materials from Aica.