Solid Surface Countertops Offer Both Beauty And Long Lasting Service

Commercial food service facilities, schools, healthcare clinics, and hospitals all have their special challenges when it comes to facility design and construction materials used due to the necessity of meeting the most stringent environmental regulations and requirements. Maintaining clean, sterile environments begins with the construction materials that offer non-porous surfaces that are easy to clean and that do not promote the growth of bacteria, mold, or mildew. Additionally, they need to be very durable and enable harsh use that is resistant to damage from physical impact or chemicals. Looking good is yet another important requirement in choosing the ideal construction materials for the job.

Countertops are ground zero for rugged use and germ growth potential in both food service and medical facilities. The development of solid surface countertops has gone far towards meeting the needs of these facilities for style as well as function. Created with an acrylic modified polyester that combines the flexibility of acrylic and depth of polyester, solid surface countertops meet the most rigorous regulatory standards. Non-porous and seamless, they do not allow for the growth of biological substances such as fungi, viruses, bacteria, mildew, and mold. The material meets the criteria of chemical emissions prescribed by the Greenguard Environmental Institute for Indoor Air Quality and Children & School chemical emissions levels. It also meets the standards of the National Sanitation Foundation for Food Equipment Materials used in splash and food zones.

Few countertop options are as durable and long-lastingly beautiful than solid surface countertops, one of the few approved for use in commercial food service. Available in numerous colors to fit any decor, the unique characteristics of the material allow it to stay looking new in spite of the harshest use. Because they are solid throughout, these stain resistant countertops are repairable with light sanding for a renewed appearance again and again. They can't be surpassed for long, serviceable lives.

Walls are also vulnerable zones in healthcare and commercial food service facilities. Stainless steel wall protection is an increasingly used material to help prevent scratch, scrape, and dent problems from wheelchairs, carts, and beds in hospital and clinic environments. In commercial kitchens, stainless steel offers a sanitary, easily cleaned environment that has a sleek professional look.

Whether for new construction, remodeling, or simple improvements being made to upgrade the space for added appeal and functionality, solid surface countertops and stainless steel wall protection are wise investments in any healthcare or commercial food service facility.