Solid Surface Solid surface countertops offer seamless acrylic faces with seams that are only visible from the underside. With solid surfacing, sink and counter materials can be integrated to create a fluid, graceful line. Solid surfaces come in a rainbow of colors, patterns, and styles, including stone and glass look-alikes. They are stain and heat resistant, with more edging and border options than natural stone. Scratches are easily softened with a non-abrasive scrubbing pad.

• Corian is distributed and sold by DuPont worldwide. The new Corian Select Series features 20 popular Corian colors at lower prices. Select retailers will be featuring up to 27 colors in this special collection. Corian was created for a lifetime of easy care. Because the solid beauty of Corian goes all the way through, Corian surfaces are completely renewable. You can remove minor cuts and scratches. There are three types of countertop finishes: matte/satin, semi-gloss and high-gloss*. Most countertops are finished with a matte/satin finish. All sinks have a matte/satin finish. Soapy water, ammonia based cleaners or commercially available solid surface cleaners will remove most dirt and residue from all types of finishes. With over 100 colors and varying hues some colors may appear to require more frequent cleaning to maintain a uniform finish. Darker colors tend to require more attention than lighter colors.

Corian by DuPont

Other Solid Surface Options:

•        Avonite

•   Gibraltar by Wilsonart -

• CaesarStone is a man made stone with all the properties of natural stone. Caesarstone is cool to the touch and has the same type shine of other natural stone materials. It is an engineered product. Caesarstone is 15 times harder than granite and 5 times stronger, enabling it to withstand just about anything. Caesarstone is also scratchproof and stain proof.

•  Onyx -  The Onyx Collection manufactures high quality showers, lavatories, tub surrounds, fireplace hearths, slabs, trim and shower accessories to your specifications in many sizes, shapes, and colors. 
•   HiMacs - LG HI-MACS Acrylic Solid Surface is a solid homogeneous sheet or slab resistant to stains. This means the color and design are consistent throughout making it ideal for surfaces that are subject to moisture and heavy wear. This non-porous surface rejects the growth of bacteria making it the logical choice in areas of food preparation, even over granite. It has the elegance of stone with a thermoformable quality, giving you creative license to explore your ideas with confidence.

•   Swanstone - An amazing combination of endless design options and extraordinary practicality. The solid surface of Swanstone gives you the flexibility to choose the size, shape, color and even the decorative edge treatment you’ll find in your dream kitchen, not to mention the durability to resist stains, scratches and extreme heat.

Stone Options

• Granite Granite is the most durable, and is chip and scratch resistant. You can cut, roll dough, and place hot pots directly on granite. Because stone is porous, each stone requires special sealants. But granite absorbs the least and only requires resealing about once a year.
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• Quartz quartz surfacing provides a nearly indestructible material.  The two most popular brands are Silestone and Zodiaq by Dupont.  Providing the look of natural stone with a mettle that laughs in the face of coffee, lemon juice and high-maintenance care, its non-porous nature protects against more than just stains—it's also extremely hygienic, making it a food-safe choice.  It is scratch resistant, but a hot pad or trivet needs to be used when placing hot pans on it.
  

• Marble Because it’s smooth and cool to the touch, marble is the traditional favorite for rolling dough and making pastries. However, it lacks the durability of granite and requires sealants to be applied more frequently to prevent stains.
  

 

• Cultured Marble - For a designer look in your bathroom, try using cultured marble. It's easy to work with because it's made of real marble dust mixed with plastic resins. It's lighter in weight than real marble and less expensive.

 

• Soapstone  is the stone-of-choice for luxury kitchen and bathroom countertops. It is actually a talc quarried product such as granite or slate. Soapstone is from Vermont or Brazil and the cost is comparable to granite or slate. It is a metamorphic stone with a soft, warm feel. Soapstone is resistant to chemicals, acid, water, and heat. No foods will stain it. You may take hot pots off the stove and sit them right on the stone without burning it. Light sanding will remove most scratches. Soapstone has a blue, green, or gray cast when mined. If it is treated with mineral oil the color deepens to its more typical rich, veined, charcoal gray.  

 

 

 

Laminate Options    Produced in hundreds of colors and patterns and a variety of finishes. Certain designs replicate the look of granite, solid surface, engineered stone and hardwood, among others, providing an in-demand look at an undemanding price.

•   Formica

•   Wilsonart

•   Pionite

•   Nevamar