Solid surface top

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Solid Top usually comprises of material made from Acrylic and Polyester. Different brands got different mixture ratios.

Brand: DuPoint CorianComposition: 100% AcrylicPrice: S$110-145 per ft runWarrenty: 10 YearsRemarks: Considered the BEST of solid surfaces... but i think this reput was earn when they are the only company producing 100% acrylic surfaces.

Brand: LG Hi-MacsComposition: 100% AcrylicPrice: S$90-110 per ft runWarrenty: 15 Years LimitedRemarks: Proberly the next best alternative, however some ID advised against using this due to little price difference with branded stuff like corian.Brand: HardstoneComposition: 100% AcrylicPrice: S$70-80 per ft runWarrenty: unknownRemarks: Was introduced by ID on this brand, similar to corian also using 100% acrylic. Very limited colours.

Brand: Samsung StaronComposition: Acrylic Resin + Aluminum Tri-hydratePrice: ??Warrenty: 10 Year Limited??Remarks: na

Brand: MontelliComposition: Acrylic + PolyesterPrice: S$70-75 per ft runWarrenty: 10 Year Limited?Remarks: One of the standard solid surfaces used by local contractors. Not much info on this, but often see this brand's catelogue at IDs place.

Brand: CrestoComposition: Acrylic + PolyesterPrice: S$65-75 per ft runWarrenty: 1 Year?Remarks: One of the standard solid surfaces used by local contractors.

Other Alternatives:Granite - around S$90 per ft run.Anyone with additional information please contribute!