What is Solid Surface?
There is something special about solid surface. At its heart is that bundle of performance characteristics which make it the single best decorative surface known to man. Some of those characteristics include:

• It is solid.  The sheet or shape must be "homogeneous", that is , the color or pattern must be absolutely consistent throughtout every part.  This makes it very unlike laminated products such as plywood or plastic laminate.  It also makes it a little bit like wood, but without the knots or grains.
• It is machinable.  This might be what gives solid surface much of its magic.  Most woodwrokers love solid surface, because you can do so much with it.  Craftmanship and skill of the artisan remain an integral part of the solid surface picture.
• It is repairable and renewable.  Cracks and chips can be practically invisibly repaired and 10 year-old countertops can be refinished to look as new as the day they were installed.
• It is non-porous.  It is unaffected by water and changes in humidity.
• It is stain and chemical resistant.  Most household staining agents and chemicals, and even some industrial chemicals, will not damage a solid surface.
• It is fire resistant.
• It endures.  This is reflected by the multi-year manufacturer warranties.
• It is beautiful.  It has an aesthetic, a look and a feel. It is a decorative surface, made to be seen. It comes in hundreds of colors and textures.