Countertop Solid Surface Materials. The stainless steel counters of restaurant kitchens are highly valued by professionals but are not cost-effective or practical in residential kitchens. Solid surface countertop materials from companies such as DuPont, which manufactures Corian, LG, which markets Hi-Macs, and Covossi, to name a few, are DIY-friendly alternatives to natural stone with a color depth that makes them more appealing than laminate.
The countertop material was delivered a bit wider and longer than needed, allowing it to be scribed and trimmed to a perfect fit on site. Perhaps the most endearing quality of solid-surface countertops is the fact that the material can be cut, carved, cast and formed—without. We show you where to get the materials and tools and give you a brief explanation of how to fabricate the material.
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Solid surface countertop materials from companies such as DuPont, which manufactures Corian, LG, which markets Hi-Macs, and Covossi, to name a few, are DIY-friendly alternatives to natural stone with a color depth that makes them more appealing than laminate.
Corian Solid Surface is distributed and sold by DuPont worldwide. While these are normally considered materials for walkways, there are varieties that are hard enough to be used as a countertop. Solid surface countertops are a popular choice with homeowners since they are durable and scratches can easily be sanded out.