What is Solid Surfacing?
You may be wondering, “What does ‘solid surfacing’ mean?” Let’s find out.
In basic terms, solid surfacing is a slab of durable, hard plastic that is the same color all the way through (compared to laminate, which is not). It’s used to make kitchen countertops, bathroom vanity tops and other work surfaces like bars and laundry room tables.
In not-so-basic terms, solid surfacing is created from a natural mineral fiber called aluminium trihydrate (ATH), plus binding resins and pigments for color. The resins might be made of acrylic, polyester or acrylic-modified polyester, depending on the particular product.