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WHAT IS SOLID SURFACE- A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY

WHAT IS SOLID SURFACE- A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY

LET’S A LITTLE BIT MORE INTO THE BACKSTORY OF SOLID SURFACE AND TALK ABOUT WHAT IT IS,

In 1963, DuPont assembled a team of scientists, including Donald Slocum, to create new technologies and materials that would solve consumer problems. Their goal was to develop a material that could compete with traditional hard worktop surface materials such as granite, marble, and stone. The team’s combined efforts resulted in the invention of the first Solid Surface material, which they called Corian®.

After testing, it was determined that Corian® was an ideal alternative to traditional worktop materials. DuPont registered a patent for Corian® in 1967, which gave them a 20-year head start in developing and establishing the product in the marketplace. During this time, other brands worked to create their own variation of Corian®, ready to launch as soon as the patent expired in 1987.

Initially, Corian® was only available in white. It was first introduced in 1971 at the National Association of House Builders in Houston, Texas. It was presented as a fantastic, innovative worktop material, which spawned an industry worldwide. The first Corian® manufacturing plant was established in Buffalo, New York.

Introducing Solid Surface to the UK market.

Geoff Baker discovered a new type of material in the 1970s and introduced it to the UK market in 1979 through CD (UK) Ltd. After the patent expired in 1987, many competitors emerged, including Avonite, made by Aristech, which altered the industry with a wider range of colors and the use of polyester in some colors instead of acrylic resin.

Today, there are several brands of this type of material produced worldwide, with factories in countries such as the USA, China, Turkey, and South Korea. In the UK, there are many brands available, including the original Corian®, Hi Macs, Staron, Hanex, Avonite, Durat, Durasein, Mirostone, Meganite, Minerva, Tristone, Krion, Mistral, and Kerrock.

I hope this information has been interesting for you.

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WHAT CAN BE MADE USING SOLID SURFACE

THE VERSATILITY OF SOLID SURFACE “What can be made using Solid Surface?” you may ask. Well, the answer is virtually anything, as long as it is reasonable.

Solid Surface is a versatile material that finds extensive use in commercial spaces. It is commonly used in areas such as offices, office blocks, head offices, warehouses, factories, shopping centers, and retail units. The reason for its widespread use is its ability to be easily manipulated into desired shapes and sizes, making it an ideal choice for applications where a durable and aesthetically pleasing surface solution is required.

This list below is not exhaustive, but covers how Solid Surface can be used to create a great many items: Tea Point/Coffee Stations Desk Tops Wash Troughs Walling Reception Desks Tea points  Vanity units including integrated sinks Credenzas Display Units Cash Counters Facades Signage Public toilets – vanity units including integrated sinks Retail counters Café Counter tops Information counter tops Bar Tops

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SOLID SURFACE- THE SCIENCE

Solid Surface has quickly become a popular material choice for both residential and commercial properties in the UK. This is thanks to its seamless, sleek finish and its hygienic properties. But what is a Solid Surface exactly, and how is it made?

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WHAT IS SOLID SURFACE?

Solid Surface is a type of stone that’s not natural, but man-made. It’s made by mixing acrylic with a by-product of aluminium mining called ATH.

This ATH is a white powder that’s obtained when they’re refining bauxite ore, which is also a by-product of aluminium mining. Mix 1/3 acrylic with 2/3 natural minerals, cure it, add some colours, and crush Solid Surface to make it as hard as stone.

It’s beautiful and can look like stone, marble, or granite, and is a great addition to other luxurious and natural products.

HOW IS SOLID SURFACE MADE?

The scientific community at DuPont was astounded by the synthesis of raw materials that led to the development of Corian®.

The raw materials included Aluminium Trihydrate (ATH), a fine white powder derived from bauxite ore, which is the principal source of aluminium globally. It is noteworthy that aluminium is one of the most recycled and recyclable materials currently in use, and it is also the most abundant metal in the earth’s crust.

The mixture of ATH and methyl acrylate, or polyester resin in some cases, was blended thoroughly, akin to cake batter, to produce the raw mixture for Solid Surface. The addition of pigment and particulates – crushed pieces of Solid Surface – to the mixture enabled the achievement of different colours and patterns. At this point in the process, the mixture was poured into a Mold and left to harden. The material was then sliced into sheets and prepared for distribution.

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