Solid surface comes in many brands and configurations available from a number of companies around the world. Used primarily as an alternative material to engineered stone, it is often used in benchtop or counter top applications. Solid surfaces can be moulded into shapes through a process called thermoforming. This enables designers to allow their creativity to shine without compromise.
Exclusive to ForestOne, and founded in 1976 in the USA, Meganite is a manufacturer of solid surface that is acrylic based.
They have established a reputation for significant contributions to the construction industry globally. The brand draws upon its creative history in order to continue the innovation of acrylic solid surfaces, emerging with products that are durable, easy to clean and maintain, thermoformable, and visually reminiscent of natural stone.
Solid Surface vs Other Materials
Feature | Solid Surface | Engineered Stone | Laminate |
Seamless Finish | Yes | No | No |
Repairable | Yes | Limited | No |
Design Flexibility | High | Low | Medium |
Maintenance | Low | Medium | Low |
Appearance | Stone-like | Natural stone | Decorative |
Applications of Solid Surface
Solid surface materials are used across a wide range of applications:
- Solid surface benchtops and kitchen countertops
- Solid surface bathroom vanities and wall panels
- Solid surface baths and bathtubs
- Commercial interiors and hospitality spaces
- Healthcare and hygienic environments
Their seamless and non-porous properties make them particularly suitable for spaces requiring hygiene and durability.
Benefits of Solid Surface
Seamless and joint-free finish
Non-porous and easy to clean
Highly durable and repairable
Thermoformable for curved and custom designs
Suitable for both residential and commercial use
Visually similar to natural stone
Topically, and most importantly, Meganite is 100% Silica-free. This provides a safe product to handle, fabricate and ultimately install into projects daring to be different in using this innovative material. Meganite is a like-minded company to ForestOne always implementing improvements to processes to aid their ESG targets. For more information on Meganite refer to Our Brands page.