Solid Surface compares favourably against other countertop materials like: Culture Marble, Marble, Granite, High pressure Laminates, Stainless Steel and Ceramic Tiles.
| Solid Surfacing | Culture Marble |
|---|---|
| Homogeneous composition | NOT Homogeneous composition |
| Repairable surface | NOT Repairable surface |
| Greater Physical Strength | Lower Physical Strength |
| Superior Fire Rating | Lower Fire Rating |
| Allows custom design of intricate shapes and designs | Restricted to the shape of the casting mould |
| Greater Thermal Shock Resistance | Lower Thermal Shock Resistance |
| Seamless (no visible joins can be seen) | Join lines can be seen |
| Solid Surfacing | Marble |
|---|---|
| Non Porous composition | Porous composition |
| Better Stain Resistance | Less Stain Resistance |
| Stronger Physical Properties | Weaker Physical Properties |
| Cheaper | Expensive |
| Integration of sinks possible | Integration of sinks NOT possible |
| No Grout | Grout present |
| No Mildew | Mildew present |
| Solid Surfacing | Decorative High Pressure Laminates |
|---|---|
| Homogeneous composition | NOT Homogeneous composition |
| Repairable surface | NOT Repairable surface |
| Integration of sinks possible | Integration of sinks NOT possible |
| No Joining Seams | Joining Seams can be seen |
| Unlimited Frontal Edge Profile | Limited Frontal Edge Profile |
| Will NOT swell when expose to moisture | Will swell when expose to moisture at edges |
| Solid Surfacing | Stainless Steel |
|---|---|
| More warmer appearance | Colder appearance |
| Unlimited Frontal Edge Profile | Limited Frontal Edge Profile |
| Multiple Colours and Designs | Less Colours and Designs |
| Repairable surface | NOT Repairable surface |
| Solid Surfacing | Ceramic Tiles |
|---|---|
| Repairable surface | NOT Repairable surface |
| Integration of sinks possible | Integration of sinks NOT possible |
| No Grout | Grout present |
| No Mildew | Mildew present |
| No Joining Seams | Joining Seams can be seen |
| Unlimited Frontal Edge Profile | Limited Frontal Edge Profile |