Even without throwing COVID-19 into the mix, the ability to mitigate exposure to bacteria and viruses is critical in the healthcare industry. According to the Healthcare Surfaces Institute, approximately 1 out of 25 patients who seek treatment at a healthcare facility will acquire an infection unrelated to the issue for which they sought help. When updating a current facility or undergoing new construction, countertops should be selected with painstaking care, as they should optimally be easy-to-clean, hygienic, durable, and stylish. For these reasons, our go-to surface recommendation for medical clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare organizations is Solid Surface.
Why Solid Surface Countertops?
From registration counters, to patient rooms, cafeterias, and restrooms, Solid Surface provides a risk-free surface for high-touch areas. In addition to it’s beautiful design quality, Solid Surface provides these benefits in a medical setting:
• Limitless designs
• Stain resistant
• Eco friendly
• Repairable
• Seamless
• Effortless maintenance
Solid Surface is an ideal option for healthcare surfaces, as it meets the high expectations of the most demanding environments. Made from mineral compounds, polyester resins, epoxy and acrylic, Solid Surface countertops are very versatile, and can even mimic the look of natural stone.
The non-porous nature of Solid Surface means that it does not absorb moisture or stains, and it does not contribute to mold, mildew, or bacteria growth, a critical feature for hygienic applications. Unlike natural stone surfaces, Solid Surface countertops do not have to be sealed during installation or need special care during its lifetime, which delivers a very low-maintenance surface for a healthcare setting. Stain and impact resistant, it can be cleaned over and over again, without worry that the surface will become scratched, etched, or damaged, adding to the durability factor. Additionally, if a Solid Surface countertop is damaged, it most likely can be easily repaired.
Solid Surfaces are normally created and installed in large slabs, resulting in fewer seams than other surface options. During the manufacturing process, it can be easily shaped and thermoformed to create custom styles.
Currently, Solid Surface materials are available in hundreds of stunning colors and styles. New advances in engineering processes enable these dynamic designs to take realism to a new dimension, providing the look of authentic marble with scale, definition, and variation you won’t find anywhere else. Like with many of our healthcare clients, calming, neutral tones are sought after to help achieve an aesthetically pleasing design that gives patients confidence in cleanliness and attention to their care.
As your single supplier for countertops and surfaces, our team stays current on all industry trends and value engineering strategies. If you have questions, or simply want to learn more without spending hours researching, simply give us a call at 419-636-4555 or fill out our contact form.
