{"id":1774,"date":"2015-08-30T15:59:54","date_gmt":"2015-08-30T15:59:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/reefwheel.com\/rwswp\/?page_id=1774"},"modified":"2016-09-12T13:04:26","modified_gmt":"2016-09-12T13:04:26","slug":"comparison","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/reefwheel.com\/comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"Comparison with Other Materials"},"content":{"rendered":"

Solid Surface compares favourably against other countertop materials like: Culture Marble, Marble, Granite, High pressure Laminates, Stainless Steel and Ceramic Tiles.<\/h4>\n

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Solid Surfacing vs. Culture Marble<\/caption>\n
Solid Surfacing<\/th>\nCulture Marble<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Homogeneous composition<\/td>\nNOT Homogeneous composition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Repairable surface<\/td>\nNOT Repairable surface<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Greater Physical Strength<\/td>\nLower Physical Strength<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Superior Fire Rating<\/td>\nLower Fire Rating<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Allows custom design of intricate shapes and designs<\/td>\nRestricted to the shape of the casting mould<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Greater Thermal Shock Resistance<\/td>\nLower Thermal Shock Resistance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Seamless (no visible joins can be seen)<\/td>\nJoin lines can be seen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Solid Surfacing vs. Marble \/ Granite<\/caption>\n
Solid Surfacing<\/th>\nMarble<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Non Porous composition<\/td>\nPorous composition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Better Stain Resistance<\/td>\nLess Stain Resistance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stronger Physical Properties<\/td>\nWeaker Physical Properties<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cheaper<\/td>\nExpensive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Integration of sinks possible<\/td>\nIntegration of sinks NOT possible<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No Grout<\/td>\nGrout present<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No Mildew<\/td>\nMildew present<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Solid Surfacing vs. Decorative High Pressure Laminates<\/caption>\n
Solid Surfacing<\/th>\nDecorative High Pressure Laminates<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Homogeneous composition<\/td>\nNOT Homogeneous composition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Repairable surface<\/td>\nNOT Repairable surface<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Integration of sinks possible<\/td>\nIntegration of sinks NOT possible<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No Joining Seams<\/td>\nJoining Seams can be seen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Unlimited Frontal Edge Profile<\/td>\nLimited Frontal Edge Profile<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Will NOT swell when expose to moisture<\/td>\nWill swell when expose to moisture at edges<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Solid Surfacing vs. Stainless Steel<\/caption>\n
Solid Surfacing<\/th>\nStainless Steel<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
More warmer appearance<\/td>\nColder appearance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Unlimited Frontal Edge Profile<\/td>\nLimited Frontal Edge Profile<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Multiple Colours and Designs<\/td>\nLess Colours and Designs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Repairable surface<\/td>\nNOT Repairable surface<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Solid Surfacing vs. Ceramic Tiles<\/caption>\n
Solid Surfacing<\/th>\nCeramic Tiles<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Repairable surface<\/td>\nNOT Repairable surface<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Integration of sinks possible<\/td>\nIntegration of sinks NOT possible<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No Grout<\/td>\nGrout present<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No Mildew<\/td>\nMildew present<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No Joining Seams<\/td>\nJoining Seams can be seen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Unlimited Frontal Edge Profile<\/td>\nLimited Frontal Edge Profile<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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