Acrylic + Solid Surface
Acrylic and solid surface benchtops in Tauranga
Acrylic and solid surface are two names for the same material, an acrylic-based surface with mineral fillers. Non-porous, repairable, and able to be shaped and joined with no visible seams, including integrated sinks and basins.
Why choose acrylic + solid surface?
A surface that suits how you live.
Truly seamless
Joins disappear, and sinks can be integrated into the benchtop as one piece.
Thermoformable
Can be gently heated and bent into curves and shapes stone can't achieve.
Repairable
Non-porous and easy to clean, and most scratches and marks can be buffed out.
At a glance
How acrylic + solid surface performs.
Same material, two names
Acrylic is solid surface.
"Solid surface" is the technical name; most people know it as acrylic (Corian is a well-known brand). Strictly, it's a solid surface made from acrylic plus mineral fillers, so the two terms describe exactly the same thing. Its stand-out strengths are seamless joins, easy repairability and being thermoformable into curves, which makes it a favourite for bathrooms, commercial spaces and modern kitchens.
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Acrylic + Solid Surface FAQs
Questions we hear about acrylic + solid surface.
Is acrylic the same as solid surface?
Yes, they're two names for the same material: an acrylic-based surface with mineral fillers. "Solid surface" is the technical term; many people simply call it acrylic (Corian is a common brand).
Can scratches be repaired?
Yes, it's one of the biggest advantages. Most scratches and marks can be gently buffed out, restoring the surface to like-new.
Can it be shaped into curves?
Yes. Solid surface can be thermoformed, gently heated and bent, so it suits curved fronts, integrated basins and seamless shapes other materials can't achieve.
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