Solid surface sheets were first introduced by DuPoint in 1967 under the name of Corian, from that point to this point in time, there have been several manufacturers around the globe coming out under different brand names with solid surface sheets. Australia, USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Middle East, Southeast Asia, solid surface sheets have taken over the world. There is demand for them in all these areas of the world and so the brands are coming up with various solid surface products.
These products have the same base, which is the solid surface. Manufactured using a mixture of acrylics, epoxide/ polyester resin along with powdered bauxite filler and pigments, this material is then cured and cut into sheets, sanded and a lot of times even cooled further to improve its resistance to heat. Now of course all of this depends on the kind of finish the company wants. Depending on the quality of the products the company makes, which partially also depends on its audience, i.e a certain type of finish might be popular in the US and Canada while another kind would be more in demand in Europe and UK, and vice versa with the middle east and southeast Asia.
With a wide range of colors, textures and designs, from marble and granite effects to sparkling or plain surfaces, solid surfaces come in every shape and form. Often used in the interior design and construction industry, solid surfaces are used for various purposes that include, things such as Kitchen countertops, vanity tops in bathrooms and shower boxes, kitchen sinks, bathtubs, tables and chairs, used in different ways at offices, bars and more! Of course, some uses require the solid surfaces as it is, while others like sinks or products than are more than a flat slab, require cutting and profiling of solid surfaces in required shapes. Their seamless edge qualities help with a smooth and clean finish despite of any corners and turning in the design.
Solid surface suppliers all around the world cater to different audiences. Opaly® is the top solid surface sheet supplier that specializes in dealing with clients from all regions around the world. Be it UK, USA, across Europe, middle east and even south east Asia. We know our audiences in each region and manufacture according to their requirements and needs! We not only provide the best quality of solid surface but also the best of advices to our clients, for each kind of product and project, be it the need for solid surfaces for bars and hotels or solid surfaces for product manufacture like sinks and bathtubs, we provide the most appropriate and the best of designs that will leave you coming to us again!
