Solid Surface

What is solid surface ? It is a kind of engineered building material something like man-made quarts stone, but it is different from engineered quartz. Solid surface is usually composed of marble dust, bauxite, acrylic or polyester resins and pigments, and it is most frequently used for seamless countertop installations.  Solid surface is a non-porous low-maintenance countertop surface. It can mimic the appearance of stone, wood and other naturally occurring materials, and can be joined invisibly by a trained craftsman. Typically manufactured in sheet form for fabrication into finished countertops, solid surface can also be cast into a variety of shapes, including sinks, shower pans and bathtubs. 

Solid surface is available in hundreds of colors and visual textures, ranging from solid colors to marbleized, granite effect or wood grain.A major appeal of solid surface is its seamless nature. Engineered composites have a gel coat surface finish which makes them impervious to bacteria, staining and most of the problems inherent in natural stone. Solid surface sinks can be joined to the countertop surface with no gaps, which eliminates areas for water to collect and bacteria to grow. Integral backsplashes can also be created that follow the contours of the wall “seamlessly” and without gaps.