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Granite
Beautiful with any decor; extremely hard, close-grain, natural stone; available from many different parts of the world; relatively non-absorbent; resists staining; heat resistant. As a supplier of granite, Cabinet Works provides a double coating of sealant to protect against food stains and scratches.
Corian
Remarkably smooth, solid surface; no visible seams ' American product; available in many colours; custom colours also available; scratches can be removed by sanding; moulded Corian sinks make for ease of cleaning; not heat resistant.
Quartz
Engineered quartz surface that looks, feels and weighs like natural granite and marble. With no sealant required, the highly resistant and non-porous properties of quartz provide superior protection against food stains, scratches and heat. This maintenance-free product is available in many colours.
Acryflek
Solid surface ' Canadian product; similar qualities to Corian.
Soapstone
Colours range from white, greenish grey, charcoal, to dark green; beautiful artistic veining characteristics; composed of several minerals including talc, chlorite, dolomite, quartz, magnesite, mica, chlorite, pyroxene, amphilbole, serpentine, calcite, and iron oxides; naturally durable; solid structural integrity; impervious to most physical damage; impenetrable to heat and staining; lasts virtually forever; prized by homeowners and architects alike.
Marble
Natural stone with veining; not as hard as granite; must be sealed properly to prevent staining; extremely heat resistant; mostly recommended for bathrooms.
Limestone
Modern natural look; similar characteristics to marble; kitchen and bathroom use.
Laminate
A most economical surface; available in hundreds of colours; able to camouflage small scratches but cannot repair; minimum heat resistance.
Laminate with Corian or Acryflek Edging
Allows a seamless edge on angled countertops; gives a very high quality look without the price tag of an all-Acryflek or Corian top.
Butcher Block
Beautiful and functional; end-grain surface; easy on knives; resists nicks and gouges and prevents bacteria from penetrating the wood; heat resistant but will scorch if subjected to extreme heat.
Stainless Steel
Co-ordinates with many different styles and colours; extremely heat resistant; maintenance issues come down to removing fingerprints.
| Styles | European style frameless | | | Framed | | | Framed with beading and door inset | | | | | Interiors | 120g white melamine | | | Birch plywood | | | Woodgrain melamine | | | Birch veneer | | | | | Types of Material | Cherry | | | Hickory | | | Maple | | | Ash | | | Birch | | | Oak | | | MDF | | | Thermofoil on MDF | | | | | Finishes | Stain (any colour or custom match) | | | Antique finishes; i.e. glazed, rubbed, distressed, 'limed', crackled | | | Lacquer (any colour) | | | Note: All finishes are protected with a clear top coat to prolong life of the finish. | | | | | Doors | Slab | | | Flat panel | | | Raised panel (variations) | | | Shaker style, narrow rail | | | Shaker style, wide rail | | | Bead board | | | Mitred | | | Applied moulding | | | |
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