SOLID SURFACE ENGINEERED STONE – THE MOST POPULAR ENGINEERED STONE TODAY

Solid Surface Stone – Composition, Structure, and Applications

1. Composition

• Natural mineral powder: Mainly aluminium trihydrate (ATH) derived from bauxite ore, providing hardness and a smooth surface.

• Binding resin: Usually acrylic resin (premium quality, colorfast, easy to fabricate) or polyester resin (more affordable but less color-stable).

• Color pigments and additives: Pigments and stabilizers used to create a wide range of colors, stone-like patterns, metallic effects, or translucency.

2. Structure

• Solid, non-porous material with no surface coating.

• Color and pattern run consistently throughout from surface to core, allowing sanding or polishing without affecting appearance.

• Thermoformable, enabling bending or complex shaping.

• Seamless joints achieved with adhesive made from the same material, creating a continuous, smooth surface.

3. Applications

• Residential interiors: Kitchen countertops, kitchen islands, bathroom vanities, decorative shelves.

• Commercial projects: Reception desks, bar counters, display tables, cashier counters.

• Medical & cleanroom environments: Laboratory benches, operating room surfaces, food processing areas (thanks to its non-porous, bacteria-resistant properties).

• Architectural decoration: Wall cladding, column cladding, partitions, artistic surface designs.