Solid Surface Countertops

Published: 4 February, 2010, 7:44 am PST

Solid surface countertops are durable, easy to clean, come in many colors, and are water resistant. But they’re also vulnerable to scratches, easily discolored by heat, and quite expensive. Read here for details you should know, see installations, and find if solid surface countertops are for you.
There is something special about solid surface. In fact, there are many performance characteristics that make solid surface products truly unique. Some performance characteristics that all solid surfaces share are: it’s solid; homogeneous (color and pattern all the way through); machinable; hard; non-porous; stain and chemical-resistant; fire-resistant; reparable; it endures; and it’s esthetically pleasing. It’s a decorative surface that has a smooth feel and seamless beauty that is meant to be seen.
Many solid surface countertops that are currently available are, for the most part, primarily plastic. There are other solid surface materials, such as cultured marble, granite, slate, marble, concrete, etc., however, these materials don’t perform like the plastic compounds. The plastic compounds have superior stain resistance. Many of them have tremendous impact resistance (it’s tough to crack them.) Some of them can be seamed together into one solid piece using special compounds. Manyof them can be repaired easily. Certain plastic solid surfacing materials can be bent into curves.
“Solid surface countertops, probably solid surface’s most familiar application, are becoming standard features on many new home projects as consumers discover what a wonderful product it is.” Magnificent new color palettes from the manufacturers as well as outrageous new fabrication techniques from the fabricators mean that solid surface countertops can be as beautiful as any competing surface. Because the material is colored all the way through, the slab can be carved, inlaid, molded, or sandblasted to create a unique custom countertop. It also has a seamless look as the seams are molecularly bonded to create an invisible seam.

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