9 Reasons Why Your Bar Top Should be Glass
- At March 02, 2015
- By Mark
- In Countertops
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There are many options when choosing a material for your Bar Top but in this post we’re going to go over why glass should be your number one choice. Glass has many unique properties which make it an optimal choice for any countertop, but the material lends itself especially well for Bar Tops. Bar Tops are typically known as being a place of disaster, whether it is spilled or condensing drinks or just left over grease, glass will be much easier to clean than other materials. Below are 10 Reasons why your Bar Top should be Glass:
- Glass is easy to clean
- Glass usually has a flat surface which allows for easy cleaning
- Textured Glass will also be easy to clean because of the surface being non-porous
- Glass does not absorb liquids
- Glass is a Non-Porous material (Meaning it does not have openings like a sponge)
- Glass is water resistant and most accidents can be cleaned with just a paper towel
- Glass typically has a flat surface
- This gives a bar top a modern look and feel
- Allows glass to shine when clean
- Glass is durable
- Glass Bar Tops are single piece glass slabs which are made very durable
- Glass is a dense material
- Raised Bar Tops are possible because of glass’s durability
- Glass can be made stronger
- Glass can be made anywhere from a ½inch thick to 2inches thick
- Glass can be infused with other materials in order to be made stronger
- The Properties of glass are changed during the production process in order to produce a stronger form of glass.
- Glass doesn’t stain easily
- Glass is nearly impossible to stain, the non-porous surface doesn’t allow for any liquids to further absorb into the glass
- Most stains are not permanent the surface of glass can be buffed out or simply wiped off.
- Glass is completely recyclable
- Glass materials are 100% recyclable
- No material is lost during recycling
- Glass comes from sand and can be melted into glass
- Color sorting at Recycling Facilities provides jobs around the world
- Glass is a hygienic material
- Glass is considered to be a hygienic material by the food industry
- Its water-resistant surface makes an easy clean
- Glass is unique!
- Glass is a unique naturally made material
