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Is granite a solid surface countertop.
Sinks mounted under granite will have visible seams.
Solid surface is the term for a type of heavy polymer laden countertop material.
Granite countertops are generally fabricated from 1 inch thick slabs and cannot be melted to attach a fully integrated sink.
Granite quartz solid surface laminate.
Long considered the obvious choice for solid surface countertops granite has become less on trend in recent years especially with the growth of more natural and beautiful man made surfaces such as quartz and dekton.
Another highly popular choice in natural stone options is granite.
Unlike granite solid surface countertops are devoid of complex patterns and elaborate veining s making it an ideal purchase for families who would like to have a countertop that doesn t take away all the attention.
Due to brand competition it is a lower priced and popular material quartz is the catchy marketing term for what is more widely known as engineered stone itself a term for a slurry of natural minerals combined with resins to create a hard rock like surface for.
Solid surface sinks are chemically bonded to the countertop creating a smooth one piece look.
Attaching an undermount sink to granite countertops is a common alternative.
No grout lines no gaps and no places to collect bacteria mold and mildew.