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Few products have had more influence in kitchen design in the past 35 years than DuPont's Corian. What was the world's first solid-surface countertop material now has many rivals. Avonite, Gibraltar, Surell, Pionite, Swanstone, and Fountainhead all are brand names for the same type of materials. Solid surfacing comes in plain colors, patterns that resemble stone and, more recently, translucent versions that are glasslike in appearance. Solid surfacing is the same material all the way through. Minor surface blemishes - a scorch mark, for example - can be sanded out. It's nonporous, so it's easy to keep clean. It's highly stain resistant. Solid surfacing comes with a long guarantee, usually ten years. Sinks may be under-mounted, which makes cleaning easier because there is no lip to catch dirt PROS: Nonporous and non-staining, easy to clean, repairable, durable, wide range of colors and patterns available. Integral sinks possible. CONS: High cost. Must be protected from high heat and sharp knives. Not a do-it-yourself project. COST: $50 to $100 per sq. ft. by certified fabricator. SOURCES: |
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Synthetic
materials -- acrylic resins or polyester plus a filler called ATH -- that
resemble and feel like polished marble. Pricey, but popular because
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