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Acrylic solid surface is your best choice

There is a vast range of kitchen countertops materials to choose from the existing countertops market. In addition to providing work surfaces, solid surface countertops are a decorative element that complements and enhances the beauty of the cabinets. The main types of materials used for kitchen countertops are granite countertops, acrylic solid surface, natural marble and so on.

Granite is one popular stone for kitchen countertops. Granite is highly resistant to chips and scratches. This means you can chop ingredients, roll out dough or cut pastry directly on its surface. But granite countertops have several cons, for example, Its porosity requires that it be treated every six months with a sealer to prevent staining, and granite have the radiation for your family’s health.

Marble is ideal for pastry making because it is smooth and cold to the touch. It is, however, more porous than granite, and therefore requires more maintenance in order to keep it looking good. It is durable, heat-resistant and does not stain easily. Again, this consists in frequently applying a sealer to prevent it from staining.

Acrylic solid surface is one of the most recent countertops materials available. It consists of solid synthetic sheets formed by mixing a mineral compound with polyester and acrylic resins. One of the best-known brands is Corian® like our trademark OTR®.These materials not only imitate stone very well, they also come in a wide range of colours and patterns with matte, satin and enamel finishes. Acrylic solid surfae belongs to one kind of man-made materials that are a good compromise between luxury and practicality.

Acrylic solid surface have more following advantages such as sunlight and flexible enough to form decorative shapes and an integral sink, Highly resistant to stains. These counters are stain-resistant and their colours will not fade in the sunlight. Being more workable than natural stone, these materials can be shaped into curves and angles. They can also accommodate an integral sink, making the work surface easier to clean.

So whether your aim is to increase the value of your home, or to update your kitchen, improve its practicality or increase the work surfaces, Acrylic solid surface proven to be advantages is your best choice.