What is The Difference Between Solid Surface/Granite/Marble and Wood?

Author : Claire Hu

Update time : 2025-06-11 16:12:01

How to Choose The Right Material and Save The Cost in Your Design?

As well know, most furniture items are made by solid surface,marble, quartz stone and wood material, but do you know the difference between of them and why should we choose the Solid Surface material for your designs? Please see below to find the answer.

	Solid Surface	Granite	Quartz	Laminate	Veneer / Wood
Moldy Seam	No Seamless joints!	Yes with silicon	Yes with silicon	Yes and can delaminate	Yes when wet
Repolish	Yes Quick and onsite	No	No	No	Yes
Seamless Crack Repair	Yes Quick and onsite	No	No	No	No
Install / Removal	Quick & Easy with 1-2 people	Heavy like stone Need professionals	Heavy like stone Need professionals	Quick & Easy with 1-2 people	Quick & Easy with 1-2 people
Unit replacement using existing frame	Yes in most cases because this is light weight	Often no if the frame was holding something light	Often no if the frame was holding something light	No	No
Total Weight	15-20% of stone per sqm/sq ft	5x Solid Surface	5x Solid Surface	80% of Solid Surface	Varies

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Why Choose Solid Surface?

Solid surface (also known by various brand names, including Corian, Krion, HiMacs and Avonite) is an ideal material choice for bespoke reception desks and other workplace or hospitality furniture. It is non-porous and highly durable, which makes it hygienic, easy to maintain and, should it become scratched or worn over time, easily repairable.

Unlike many other furniture materials, solid surface can be cast or thermoformed into almost any shape, which makes it incredibly versatile, able to create even the most unusual or sculptural of forms. Aesthetically, solid surface can be engineered to mimic natural stone finishes such as marble or granite, as well as coloured to complement, or contrast with, any design scheme.

And, when it comes to specifying bespoke solid-surface furniture, size is no object, as individual pieces of solid surface can be joined together invisibly by Onebest expert craftsmen.

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Solid surface is a low-maintenance countertop material known for its seamless appearance and numerous available designs, which often mimic the look of natural stones.

Introduced in the late 1960s under the brand “Corian,” it is made from acrylic or polyester resin that can be shaped into any form thanks to thermoforming. It has a consistent composition throughout its thickness, hence the term “solid surface.” Unlike laminates, which feature a thin decorative surface layer, solid surface has a uniform color and pattern evident throughout its entire thickness.

Apart from Corian, other notable brands include “Staron,” “Hanex,” and “Solflex.” It is also often referred to as “synthetic granite” by some contractors and suppliers here in the China.

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