Synthetic countertops are manufactured using man-made materials, such as acrylic, marble dust, color pigments, and polyester resins. Although synthetic countertops are popular in residential and commercial buildings, they are made from nonrenewable materials, such as ATH (Aluminum Trihydrate) and petrochemicals. Additionally, the production and manufacturing process of synthetic countertops is energy-intensive, and the end products are not recyclable.
Advantages of synthetic countertops
There are reasons why synthetic countertops are popular in remodeling kitchens and bathrooms despite their impact on the environment. They include:
Water-resistant
Synthetic countertops are non-porous, which makes them resistant to water and moisture. This means that you can easily clean the countertop with soap and water. Additionally, the water-resistant nature of synthetic countertops makes them perfect for a moist environment, such as the kitchen and the bathroom.
Stain-resistant
If you are looking for a kitchen countertop that will not develop stains from all the culinary activities that take place in the kitchen, or all the colored liquids in the bathroom, such as shampoo, then synthetic countertops are what you are looking for. Their non-porous nature prevents the stains from penetrating the surface and damaging the inner layers on the synthetic countertops.
Germ resistant
Kitchen countertops provide surfaces where we place foods, vegetables, and snacks. Therefore, a contaminated kitchen countertop surface can affect one’s health. Artificial solid countertops are resistant to germs, bacteria, and mildew that may hide in the fixtures and pores of a surface thanks to their non-porous state. This means that once you thoroughly clean the surface, you do not need to worry about germs that could be hiding beneath the surface.