Granite vs. Solid Surfacing

Many homeowners and designers seem to be opting for solid surfaces, such as Formica® Solid Surfacing, as opposed to granite surfaces for kitchen remodeling and building. This may seem strange, especially seeing as though granite has gotten a fair amount of attention over the last few years; however, most people have stopped trying to "keep up with the Jones" and have decided to opt for a practical alternative.

Before you remodel or build a new kitchen, take a look at the following reasons why I believe that you should choose solid surfacing rather than granite surfacing.

Sealing

Unlike granite surfacing, solid surfacing does not need to be regularly sealed to prevent bacteria growth and stains. Maintaining granite becomes tedious, especially because we do not have time to keep resealing our kitchen countertops in today’s modern lifestyle- and even if we did have the time, we would probably want to do anything else.

Design Options

When it comes to solid surfacing, there are so many colours and designs to choose from. See more.

Durability

While surfacing like granite seems to chip and crack after awhile, solid surfacing is more durable. I found that solid surfacing is stain-resistant and heat-resistant and therefore after years of use, surfaces still look brand new. For this reason, both commercial and residential settings benefit from solid surfacing.

Revamping

When it comes to renewing and repairing any chips, stains and damage, solid surfacing is able to be easily repaired; granite, on the other hand, is more difficult to repair.

Source: http://www.formica.com/en/us/homeowner-knowledge/kitchen/kitchen-things-to-know/top-6-reasons-to-choose-solid-surfacing-over-granite