Solid Surfacing

Culture Marble
 

Homogeneous composition

NOT Homogeneous composition

Repairable surface

NOT Repairable surface

Greater Physical Strength

Lower Physical Strength

Superior Fire Rating

Lower Fire Rating

Allows custom design of intricate shapes and designs

Restricted to the shape of the casting mould

Greater Thermal Shock Resistance

Lower Thermal Shock Resistance

Seamless (no visible joins can be seen)

Join lines can be seen

Solid Surfacing

Marble

Non Porous composition

Porous composition

Better Stain Resistance

Less Stain Resistance

Stronger Physical Properties

Weaker Physical Properties

Cheaper

Expensive

Integration of sinks possible

Integration of sinks NOT possible

No Grout

Grout present

No Mildew

Mildew present

Solid Surfacing

Decorative High Pressure Laminates

Homogeneous composition

NOT Homogeneous composition

Repairable surface

NOT Repairable surface

Integration of sinks possible

Integration of sinks NOT possible

No Joining Seams

Joining Seams can be seen

Unlimited Frontal Edge Profile

Limited Frontal Edge Profile

Will NOT swell when expose to moisture

Will swell when expose to moisture at edges

Solid Surfacing

Stainless Steel

More warmer appearance

Colder appearance

Unlimited Frontal Edge Profile

Limited Frontal Edge Profile

Multiple Colours and Designs

Less Colours and Designs

Repairable surface

NOT Repairable surface

Solid Surfacing

Ceramic Tiles

Repairable surface

NOT Repairable surface

Integration of sinks possible

Integration of sinks NOT possible

No Grout

Grout present

No Mildew

Mildew present

No Joining Seams

Joining Seams can be seen

Unlimited Frontal Edge Profile

Limited Frontal Edge Profile