Solid surface bath ware has become very popular in recent years from freestanding tubs to modern basins. With the look of enamel but without the hefty price tag, acrylic solid surface sinks are a great addition to any bathroom. However, just like all materials, solid surface sinks have both pros and cons.

Pros

corner of art solid surface sink1.Wide range of choices for styles and colors
Unlike other basin materials, solid surface sinks can be designed and manufactured in a whole range of styles and colors, which is a huge benefit for both designers and homeowners. One of the focal points for solid surface sinks, whether it’s produced by mold or fabricated directly from slabs, is its various trendy and modern styles, such as the straight edge and the 90 degree corner.
These features make it suitably matched with modern cabinet furniture and a great purchase for those who pursue the sleek modern design of bathrooms.
Not only available in white, the color for solid surface sinks can also be customized into a variety of colors and different design requests.

2. Can be seamlessly joined with solid surface bathroom counters
The solid surface producer can manufacture the integrated vanity top and bowls in any size to match with the cabinets in the bathroom. The bowl and counter tops will then be seamlessly jointed, making them not only look amazing but very easy to clean, as bacteria and mildew cannot grow between the cracks.

3. Durable and Renewable
Unlike ceramic, the surface of a solid surface sink is not so fragile and brittle. However, it is slightly softer than ceramic so with long term use or abuse the surface can be scratched. Fortunately, solid surface sinks can be sanded and polished to buff out any marks or scratches, leaving them looking as good as new.

Solid surface basins can withstand a lot of use and wear, but it can be beneficial to keep them looking fresh and shiny to have a professional service to renew them every few years.

Cons

1. Surface not as hard as ceramic or quartz
As mentioned above, a mold solid surface basin’s surface barcol hardness is around 54, far less than a ceramic or quartz basin’s hardness. This feature means they can be scratched more easily, however the scratches can be carefully buffed out by sanding and polishing.

2. Some poorer quality solid surface sinks use cheap filler such as calcium powder, which make them become contaminated more easily
Calcium powder is widely used in many cheap products as the main filler. A product that has been manufactured with calcium powder filler looks darker than usual, plus it is easier for water and dirt to penetrate through the surface.

3. The cheaper solid surface products are made with inferior resin, making the surface of the basin look yellow, fragile and are easy to crack
Normally, a good quality solid surface sink should last at least a year with no obvious yellow aging tone. The surface should still look glossy and new, however some of the cheaper products have been manufactured with inferior resin, making the basin lose its white color very quickly. Cheaper solid surface basins are fragile, easy to crack and look dirty over time.

As technology progresses, there are becoming more good quality solid surface basins made of MMA (acrylic) resin appearing on the market. These better quality basins made with acrylic resin behave much better than the cheaper unsaturated polyester resin solid surface sinks in many aspects, including the long lasting fresh white tone, slower aging, a harder surface, more durability and lighter weight.

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