What is solid surface and what are its benefits?
What is solid surface? Solid surface has rapidly become popular in Dutch kitchens and bathrooms in recent decades. The material offers several unique properties and advantages. Many products, such as freestanding baths , sinks, and shower enclosures, are made from this durable surface material. It is strong and durable. In this article, we explain everything about this material and its applications.
The main features
Composed of two different materials, solid surface is a smart long-term choice: it's durable, clean (because it has no tiny gaps or seams), stain-resistant, and moisture-resistant. The material's robustness ensures that corrosive substances, for example, won't damage the surface.
What are the benefits?
The material's fine properties offer many advantages. Areas in the house where the sink is used require virtually no cleaning or maintenance . Cleaning products are rarely needed for this material, but when used, they don't have a corrosive effect, unlike with many other materials. The material is hard, but if damage does occur in exceptional circumstances, it is 100% repairable.
Applications of solid surface
Acrylic mineral is primarily found in bathrooms, utility rooms, and kitchens. Its moisture resistance and hygienic properties make it widely used in bathroom furnishings such as solid-surface sinks , solid-surface wash basins , solid-surface bathtubs , and solid-surface shower trays, as well as in toilets, such as solid-surface toilet hand basins , and in kitchen countertops.
Because of its durability and low maintenance, the material is also frequently used for counters, desks, and stairwells. It can even be seen on some exterior walls, particularly because graffiti is easy to remove.
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In all kinds of colours and flexible
A characteristic feature of the material's appearance is the speckles in the various colors. Many people are familiar with solid surface products primarily in matte white. However, solid surface is available in a variety of colors. A speckle-free appearance is also possible with white. Furthermore, the material is flexible and can be finished seamlessly. Because it complements any interior, you can easily incorporate it into your kitchen or bathroom. It combines particularly well with various types of wood and stainless steel, such as our teak bathroom furniture and stainless steel bath faucet . This durable surface material often lasts for years, making it a sound investment for your bathroom or kitchen.
Solid surface is durable
These days, many people are considering whether their home furnishings are sustainable. Solid Surface is a resounding yes. The material is extremely durable, doesn't require chemical maintenance, and its production has a small ecological footprint .
Cleaning is very easy
We've already briefly touched on this: solid surface is a clean choice. The seams of sinks, bathtubs , or countertops often harbor microorganisms. This material, however, has no seams. Plus, while other materials have tiny pores where dirt and small creatures accumulate, the surface of this material is completely sealed. Because no debris can get in, there's no need to brush it off. Cleaning is simply a matter of wiping it down. No harsh or otherwise highly polluting cleaning agents are required, which is beneficial for the environment. Whether you spill chemicals like nail polish or toothpaste, the material's fine workability makes it easy to clean.
Misconception: Solid surface is not plastic
Finally, we'd like to clear up a common misconception: many people choose plastic kitchen and bathroom furniture because they think it has the same properties as solid surface. However, the material does differ in several ways. It has an advantage in terms of quality, it offers better protection against mold and bacteria (because the surface is completely sealed), it's more scratch-resistant, and it lasts longer.
