Solid surface tops are manufactured from specific polymer blends, chemically engineered to be resistant to stains and acids. Besides good looks, solid surface material offers a number of benefits when used as a kitchen countertop. The material is solid color throughout - the color and pattern go all the way through the countertop. This differs from a plastic laminate top, which only has a surface layer of material over a substrate of plywood or particleboard, and even ceramic tile, which has a glazed color layer over a white core.

This translates to a top that is extremely durable and easy to maintain and repair. The material is non-porous and naturally resistant to a number of stains, so routine maintenance typically involves only washing with a damp cloth. But should you stain, burn or scratch the surface, you can literally sand it off. Depending on the severity of the stain, you can use anything from abrasive household cleaner to fine sand paper to remove the discoloration.

You will find solid surface tops in a variety of colors and patterns. There are solid colors ranging from white and almond to several different colors. There are also natural-looking patterns that duplicate the rich and fascinating colors of granite, marble and onyx in subtly blended shades ranging from tan and peach to greens, blues, grays and blacks.

In addition to the solid sheets there are accessories such as pre-cast sinks and cutting bards to round out the installation. Sinks can be either top-mounted or mounted underneath the counter, and are available in several colors and patterns and in sizes ranging from approximately 14” x 16” (bar sink size) to standard 36” x 22” double-bowl configurations. Sinks come pre-cut with a bottom drain hole that fits all standard basket strainers and garbage disposals, and can be ordered with one to five holes for mounting faucets and accessories, or undrilled for more one-site placement flexibility.