Benefits and applications of Solid Surface.
Solid surface is one of the most innovative and versatile materials in the design and construction industry. Composed primarily of a mixture of resin and mineral fillers, the material has gained popularity thanks to its combination of aesthetics, durability, and ease of maintenance. More and more architects, designers, and builders are opting for solid surface due to the multiple advantages it offers over other traditional materials.
In this article, we explore the main advantages of solid surface, based on the outstanding characteristics of this material and its use in applications as diverse as kitchen countertops, bathrooms, furniture, and wall coverings. Below, we show you why solid surface can be the ideal choice for your projects.
Solid Surface Benefits.
- Seamless surfaces: One of the main advantages is the ability to create large surfaces without visible joints, which ensures aesthetic and functional continuity, facilitating cleaning and maintenance.
- Non-porous material: Preventing the development and proliferation of bacteria and fungi on the surface. This makes it ideal for spaces such as kitchens or for the healthcare sector where easy cleaning and an aseptic environment are required.
- Resistance: Durability is another key factor. Being composed mainly of mineral filler, solid surface resists impacts, solar radiation, cracks, compression and ultimately the wear and tear to which it is exposed over the years. In addition, it has a very high chemical resistance, and can be disinfected with practically any commercial cleaner. The resistance, firmness and minimal maintenance make it a durable and versatile material.
- Safety and sustainability: It is an inert material that does not harm the environment since it does not produce volatile organic compounds. Likewise, it is completely safe for humans.
- Insulating: Thanks to its composition, solid surface is a good acoustic insulator. It also offers high fire resistance. Therefore, solid surface is indicated as a cladding material both outside and inside rooms.
- Variety of designs: As it has thermoformable properties, it is easily mouldable, and can be obtained in shapes adapted to the client’s needs. A wide variety of tones can be achieved, from pure white to any colour on the RAL chart, as we produce our coloured pigment pastes for this, which are ideal for solid surface.
As we can see, Solid Surface is a highly versatile material that allows for the creation of completely customisable products. In addition to being used in bathrooms and kitchens, it can be used in numerous sectors and markets. Its applications include: cladding, kitchen countertops and sinks, display cases, commercial furniture, bathrooms, shower trays, bathtubs, industrial appliances, kitchen and bathroom accessories, restaurants, offices, counters and signage.
At Clades Composites we manufacture and/or distribute both the mineral fillers for solid surface, as well as the resins and additives required for them, such as hardener (peroxide) and promoters such as cobalt octoate.
