Acrylic Solid Surface Countertops In NJ, NY & PA
Nonporous sheets that can be formed into various shapes
Extremely popular in the 1990s and early 2000s, acrylic solid surface countertops are made from engineered materials that offer countless designs and colors. Created from a mixture of minerals, pigments, and acrylic resin, thin sheets of this material can be easily formed into different shapes. This unique characteristic allows acrylic solid surfaces to be used for many applications throughout a home besides your normal countertop spaces. One of the most popular uses is shower walls so that there aren’t any grout lines to clean. Another major attribute to acrylic countertops is that sheets are connected together in a seamless fashion. Using special glue and combining techniques, an entire kitchen will look like a big countertop that came together.
Beautiful, High-Quality Material in Many Colors
Like other man-made countertop materials, acrylic solid surface is not heat-resistant, so hot objects cannot be placed directly on the surface without leaving a mark. However, acrylic solid surfaces are completely non-porous, making it extremely clean and healthy, which is why this is the most common countertop material used in hospitals and other medical offices. If needed, repairs to acrylic solid surface countertops will be invisible, similar to the seamless nature of this material. It’s also important to note that a qualified, trained fabricator can restore an acrylic solid surface countertop to its original condition using special techniques, meaning that your investment can be renewed continuously rather than needing to be replaced.
Benefits of Granite
- Least expensive natural stone available
- Some colors can be used outdoors
- Repairs are less visible than othercountertop materials
- Heat and scratch resistant
Considerations
- Must seal every 6-12 months for helpwith stain resistance
- Seams will be visible
- Porous material - small divots mightexist on surface
Benefits of Acrylic
- Can be formed into different shapes
- Seamless design
- Renewable surface
- Invisible repairs
- Non-porous, healthy surface
Considerations
- Not heat-resistant
- Indoor applications only
- Mid to high price point
Benefits of Granite
- Least expensive natural stone available
- Some colors can be used outdoors
- Repairs are less visible than othercountertop materials
- Heat and scratch resistant
Benefits of Granite
- Least expensive natural stone available
- Some colors can be used outdoors
- Repairs are less visible than othercountertop materials
- Heat and scratch resistant