Tommy Smothers always reminded his brother, "Mom always liked you best." Solid Surface Designs fabricates and installs countertops from natural stone, engineered stone/quartz, and solid surface material. So which is my favorite? Solid Surface Material. Why? Let me list a few reasons.
Acrylic solid surface material was invented by DuPont and marketed under the name, Corian. Since its introduction nearly 50 years ago solid surface countertops have proven to be as beautiful as they are timeless. Today there are a multitude of manufacturers that offer a wide array of colors and patterns that fit as perfectly in a traditional country kitchen as in a minimalist design sculpted around stainless steel and glass.
Because it is nonporous solid surface materials never have to be sealed and they are simple to clean and maintain. NSF-51 certified they are perfect for food prep and serving areas and have long been a cost effective and durable alternative to stainless steel in restaurants, hotels and hospitals. While manufactured from high impact acrylic plastic they have a soft surface that won't damage dinner and glassware. Their warmth is inviting and the surface forgiving. Scratches can be simply buffed away. While scratches in granite or quartz require professional refinishing, solid surface tops can be renewed with light sanding.
Another benefit of solid surface material is its weight, only 5 pounds a square foot. In a kitchen with 60 sq. ft. of countertops that translates into countertops that weight 300 pounds versus 1,500 pound for 3 cm granite or engineered stone.
Finally, since solid surface material is plastic the epoxy used for seams is in essence the countertop in liquid form. When bonded together seams become inconspicuous. Solid surface sinks and backsplashes can be integrated into a single flowing surface.
They say beauty is only skin deep but the color and pattern of a solid surface countertops runs through the entire depth of the material. If you are building or remodeling you owe it to yourself to checkout the look, feel and benefits of solid surface material. From counter and vanity tops to tub decks and tub and shower surrounds, solid surface materials will be at home in every room of your house.