Solid Surface Benchtops (Corian)

Advantages of Solid Surface Benchtops:

📌 Corian is one type of solid surface material, with many more brands available, manufactured by mixing acrylic polymers and stone-derived materials.

📌 Solid Surface Benchtops countertops are available in a variety of colours, patterns, styles and shades. They often mimic natural stones.

📌 There are many types of edge details available, which makes it ideal for use in a number of different applications, and interior styles.

📌 Solid Surface Benchtops are generally stain-resistant, non-porous material, and are also very hygienic, where the material stops mould, mildew, and bacterial growth.

📌Solid Surface Benchtops can easily be shaped into different objects.

📌 It can be developed with integrated sinks and splashbacks.

📌 It is a seamless product, where no seams are visible.

📌 Damages can be easily repaired, unlike other products. Although some scratches may not be able to.

📌 It is durable, strong, easy to maintain, and UV resistant.

Disadvantages of Solid Surface Benchtops:

📌 Solid Surface Benchtops are not as durable as say granite or quartzite.

📌 It can be expensive, although not as expensive as some natural stones.

📌 Direct heat and shape objects should be avoided as they will damage the benchtop. Solid Surface Benchtops cannot withstand heat and will dent if objects fall from above directly onto the bench.

📌 Solid Surface Benchtops can scratch easily, which could be permanent. Solid Surface Benchtops should not be used as a cutting bench.

📌 For darker colours, scratches are more easily visible than say a light colour.

📌 Solid Surface Benchtops should not be left wet for very long, as too much water can cause a film to develop on the surface and can give a dull look to the benchtop.

📌 Some cleaners and chemicals may cause discolouration.

📌 Solid Surface Benchtops requires cleaning every day, with products recommended by the supplier.