Overview of Staron Countertops

Staron is a synthetic, manufactured countertop, with acrylic resins and bits of aluminum tri-hydrate forming its core constituents. The wide variety of colors among Staron countertops is achieved by adding pigments during the manufacturing process. In terms of overall durability, Staron surfaces last for many years, are heat resistant and there is no fear of damage due to moisture.

The absence of any adhesives or fillers during the installation process gives Staron countertops a very secure, seamless configuration. In terms of its resiliency as a kitchen surface, Staron countertops are nonporous, so bacteria, molds and moisture cannot penetrate its surface.

Benefits of Staron Surfaces:

Repairing & Maintenance Ease

Staron countertops are known to be highly scratch-resistant. Even if the surface does get scratched after extended usage, it can be easily polished using mild scrubbing pads and light-duty abrasive solutions. Since Staron is a manufactured product, it doesn’t have the natural variety in hues and color-density associated with natural stones. This feature also offers an advantage that is worth noting—since the color-spread in Staron is unvarying, it is easier-to-repair minor scratches, since a uniform background makes it easier to camouflage the scratches.

In terms of daily cleaning, simply using household soaps and water is sufficient. If you wish to shine-up the Staron surface, using a glass-cleaner solution is recommended. There is no need to use sealants or waxing compounds to maintain this shine. Just like natural-stone countertops, Staron is naturally non-porous and hence, there is little fear of grime seeping within the top surface.

Greater Customization Choices

One major advantage that Staron offers over traditional countertop choices is the high customization level as it is cut, shaped and then supplied according to the measured dimensions of a kitchen. This translates into no grout lines or visible ridges in a Staron countertop. The entire countertop appears like a unified surface, giving the kitchen space a very unique, compact appearance.

Further, the absence of seams also means that there is less space for the grime in the kitchen to stick upon. With sinks available that install flush with the countertops, homeowners don’t have to worry about issues such as the growth of mold/bacteria around the moist, sink bordering grout lines of typical countertop surfaces.

The finishing too can be customized—it is recommended that your finishing choice is discussed with your refacing team, as they will guide you towards the finish that is best suited for your kitchen. The standard choices include a matte finish along with semi-gloss and high-gloss option.

The ‘Green’ Factor

It is rare for a countertop choice to score very high in terms of having negligible emission or toxicity levels, i.e. being an eco-friendly option. However, Staron surfaces have been able to live up to the green-performance benchmarks set for building and home-furnishing materials. This is why Staron is being increasingly used among healthcare and early-education facilities where toxicity level of every building component is closely monitored.

Staron has nearly negligible emissions levels, and the absence of any industrial or harmful chemicals during the installation process make it an environmentally compatible option.

This is just another reason why you might want to consider Staron countertops—to make a contribution towards conserving the environment without compromising the performance of your countertop.

Additional Resources:

• Samsung Staron