Top Six Myths about Countertops
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Countertops are the most common upgrade during kitchen renovations. Customers want beautiful countertops that fit their needs, but the process and choices can be overwhelming, and there are a lot of myths about countertops. Customers want what they see on HGTV, which is increasingly granite and engineered stone. However, customers, and especially contractors, shouldn’t forget about Corian® Solid Surface:
Myth #1: Once scratched, forever ruined.
Reality: Most countertop materials cannot be easily repaired. However, one of the biggest benefits of Solid Surface is that it is repairable and renewable. Have a scratch? Just buff it out with Scotch-Brite® and cleansing cream. That’s right — there’s no need to replace the entire countertop.
Myth #2: Customizing is difficult and expensive. Among the myths about countertops, this one ranks high.
Reality: With many materials, customization is limited because the material itself can’t be shaped. Solid Surface is unique because it can be cut, shaped, and thermoformed to meet almost any design or dimension. Fabrication techniques include thermoforming, illumination, inlays, CNC routing, and laser engraving.
Myth #3: Germs are unavoidable.
Reality: When it comes to myths about countertops , myths about germs are always in the list. The gross reality is that germs collect on countertops like moths to a flame, and it’s worse when the material is porous like granite and laminate. Solid Surface is non-porous, which means that when it’s properly cleaned, mold won’t grow, and stain resistance is built right in. If you have any moms as customers, you know this is something they care about.
Myth #4: Seams are a necessary evil.
Reality: Though seams are necessary for some materials, one of the benefits of Solid Surface is that it’s seamless. You can have an extra-large island and a coved backsplash, all without seams. You can even have a seamless integrated sink, which means no more cleaning around the sink edges; it’s as smooth as can be.
Myth #5: Installation is a total nightmare.
Reality: While it’s true that installing heavy materials (like natural stone) can take three to four installers, Solid Surface is comparatively light and typically takes just a few installers, saving you time and money. In addition, although it’s cool that natural stone designs can vary, that can be challenging when a delivered countertop doesn’t look like what the customer envisions. Many potential disasters have been averted with a beautifully consistent, manmade Solid Surface countertop that looks exactly like what the customer wants.
Myth #6: Solid Surface only comes in solid colors.
Reality: Among the myths about countertops, this is a popular one. The breadth of colors and aesthetics for Corian Solid Surface have exploded in recent years. They include random textures and patterns that mirror real stone, multiple finishes from matte to high shine, and complex colors, like the Prima aesthetic, that range from light to dark with unique veining. Also, since Solid Surface can be thermoformed, customers can make their spaces uniquely their own — traditional, edgy, or modern.
Visit corian.com to see the latest colors and trends.
