Applications
Solid surfaces is used in the following environment:
- Kitchen/Bathroom: kitchen worktops with integrated sink, vanity countertop, bath tub etc.
- Hospitality/Catering: bars, tables, reception desks etc.
- Shop Fitting: displays, counters, wall cladding etc.
- Airports: check-in counters
- Public buildings: displays in museums, facades, meeting tables etc.
- Hospitals: laboratory countertops, decontamination sinks, endoscopy etc.
Solid surface is priced to compete with natural stone or quartz surfacing. It is available in many colors and patterns. The material can be formed to shape, which makes it appealing to commercial and industrial designers. Specialist fabricators possess the skills and knowledge necessary to provide advice and customer service.
Certain high-heat applications (anything above 400 F /200 C) are discouraged, due to the danger of cracking. Because scratches in solid surface appear white to the human eye, most dark colors are not recommended for high use areas.
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