Countertops (cont., pg. 2)

 

Solid surface countertops are quite strong.

They are stain and heat resistant.

They offer a great variety of looks, including a stone-like appearance.

They offer great design flexibility.

Solid surface countertops are easy to clean, but not as scratch or heat resistant as granite.

They are much more expensive than laminates, and virtually as expensive as granite.

Some of the common trade names of solid surface tops are, Corian, Avonite, and Meganite, among others.