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Solid surface (Corian)

Acrylic-resin-and-mineral composite cast into seamless sheets. Joins are invisibly seamed by fabricator. Renewable surface — scratches buff out.

Cost tier

MID

Cost / sqft

$40–$80

Install

specialty

Durability

high

Maintenance

low

Moisture

excellent

Cost notes

Heat-sensitive — use trivets. Integrated sinks possible (single-piece counter + sink).

Aesthetic

  • Finish: matte, satin, polished
  • Color range: full custom range
  • Pattern: solid, speckled, veined
  • Visual weight: light

Climate suitability

Hot-humid
Hot-dry
Mixed-humid
Mixed-dry
Cold
Arctic

Source

Architectural Graphic StandardsArchitectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter

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