solid surfacing

‘material properties’

easy to clean

Every day cleaning is easy and low cost, using ordinary household cleaners. No special polishes or cleansers are required.

resists stains

Solid surfacing has no pores or voids, so stains are resisted because the liquid cannot penetrate. Every day stains are removed with normal cleaning. Stubborn food stains, most chemicals, cigarette burns, permanent markers and hair dyes can be removed with an abrasive cleaner. If necessary, a soft scouring pad can be used.

hygienic

Non-porous solid surfacing will prevent the growth of bacteria, fungi and mildew.

approved for food service areas

The standards of the Royal Institute of Public Hygiene and Health are easily met by solid surfacing.

inert and non-toxic

There is virtually no off-gassing from solid surfacing at normal room temperatures.

resists impact

Solid surfacing withstands fractures, chipping, cracking and abrasion in normal use. Minor surface cuts and scratches can often be removed by the user. More severe damage from excessive abuse may need an on-site inconspicuous repair by our specialist team.

re-workability

If room requirements change, existing installations of solid surfacing can often be moved, added to or re-shaped. This will usually be less than the cost of a completely new installation.

resists heat

Solid surfacing is heat resistant, however in kitchens the use of hob bars to disperse the heat of objects in excess of 160 degrees centigrade is recommended.

fire rating

Solid surfacing is capable of achieving both class ’1′ and class ’0′ flammability ratings.

fade resistant colours

Because solid surfacing has colour all the way through its thickness, the colours resist fading even when exposed to harsh sunlight.