Importance of Sealing Solid Surface Countertops

Sealing the counter-top enhances the strength and protection that it already offers. It also improves the longevity of your counter-tops. Many solid surface counter-tops are sealed after duplication. However, regular monitoring of seals and resealing of your counter-tops are a must to, also, help your counter-tops' long-term existence and protection in the environment it is applied in.

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Sealants are either cured epoxy, acrylic or polyester resin. These are synthetic materials used in a wide variety of applications. These come in clear solutions but can be mixed with color oil if desired. But the pros and cons of these resins will help you decide on what to settle with regards to kitchen or bathroom counter-top application.

Though most are resistant to damage from the types of acid found in wine, tomato products and other foods, these enhances the feature of being non-porous of the solid surface since these resins help prevent the growth of harmful minute living organisms.

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Epoxies are used with hardener to seal solid surface counter-tops. However, epoxy resins deteriorates when exposed to ultraviolet rays. This gives limitations to being exposed in an outdoor application. 
 

Acrylic resin for counter-tops is resistant to impact, staining, UV rays, scratches and heat. According to American Counter-top Fabricators, acrylic resin has the best stain resistance than any counter-top surface sealant.

Polyester resin on the other hand is more translucent, and less expensive than acrylic resin but not U.V. Stable thus it is advisable not to use on outdoor purposes. It also fades and becomes yellow overtime, is very brittle and more susceptible to breakage and chipping.

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So before purchasing any counter-top, it is always best to consult your trusted experts/contractors about the durability, brittleness, heat resistance as well as present and future cost of acquiring such. 

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