Counter Tops - What is Solid Surface?

Solid Surface counter-top products are created from high-performance resin systems like acrylic or unsaturated polyester. There is a very high filler content in these materials, and they lack a gel coat. They are used primarily in counter top applications, but are also popular for wall panel applications.

There are several design benefits to using solid surface materials: The first, is that they have the ability to be machined in the same manner as wood, although there are special fabric procedures and special equipment that are required. They can be cut and bonded precisely in order to fit nearly any shape or surface. The color goes completely through the product, which means that scratches, stains and chips can be easily sanded out when necessary.

Solid Surface materials are available in several different brand names, including but not limited to; Avonite, Fountainhead, Nevamar, Transolid, Surell, Gibraltar and DuPont Corian. Small producers and fabricators also often offer solid surface materials. According to an industry trade magazine, these materials are being used on at least 12-percent of all kitchen construction jobs every year.

Companies like Staron offer their solid surface countertops as low-maintenance, solid acrylic options. They offer solid surface materials in fifty different colors, eleven different edge treatments, and an ever-growing variety of patterns.


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