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Q
: What is
MeganiteŽ
made of?
A
: MeganiteŽ
is composed
of acrylic
resin and
aluminum
tri-hydrate.
Pigments
and stabilizers
are also
added.
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Q
: Will repairing
or refinishing
MeganiteŽ
reveal a different
color underneath
that won't
match the
rest of the countertop?
A
: MeganiteŽ
solid surface
is homogenous.
It's the same
color and
the same material
throughout.
That's why
repairing
scratches
is so easy
and why the
surface will
continue to
look like
new. |
Q:
Do I need
to choose
a sink and
faucet before
my countertop
is installed?
A:
Though there
are some common
fixture sizes,
we highly
recommend
choosing the
sink and faucet
before your
custom countertop
is created
by a fabricator. |
Q
: Do some
colors last
longer than
others.
A
:Light colors
show wear
less than
darker colors
and require
less maintenance.
Any MeganiteŽ
color should
provide many,
many years
of dependable
service. |
Q
: After I
buffed out
a scratch
or stain with
a light-duty
scrubbing
pad, the area
is duller
than the rest
of the countertop.
What should
I do?
A
: For the
highest gloss
finishes,
use a finer
grit pad such
as a white
polishing
compound with
water and
try to blend
it with the
rest of the
countertop.
Buff and dry
with a smooth
cloth. |
Q
: Can I add
a MeganiteŽ
sink or bowl
to my existing
MeganiteŽ
countertop?
A
: It depends
on the style
of sink and
the existing
installation.
Check with
your local
fabricator.
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Q
: What's the
best way to
clean MeganiteŽ
on a day-to-day
basis.
A
: Just use
soap and water
and wipe it
clean. Ammonia-based
cleansers
such as glass
cleaner are
also a great
way to give
the surface
a non-streak
shine. See
our Care and
Maintenance
section (Click Here) of this site for additional
information.
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Q
: What is
the advantage
of MeganiteŽ
over tile?
A
: Tile has
many seams
where bacteria
can accumulate.
Grout between
tiles must
be cleaned
frequently
and often
cracks. MeganiteŽ
has smooth,
impenetrable
seams, is
more impact-resistant
than tile,
and offers
many more
edge treatments.
Unlike tile,
MeganiteŽ
is repairable
and comes
with a longer
(10-year limited)
warranty. |
Q
: What is
the advantage
of MeganiteŽ
over Granite?
A
: If granite
has not been
sealed correctly,
it can become
stained and
may collect
bacteria.
Granite sealed
countertops
are also difficult
to keep clean.
MeganiteŽ
is nonporous
with a smooth,
seamless surface
that is more
impact-resistant
than granite,
and easier
to fabricate.
Unlike granite,
MeganiteŽ
is also repairable
and comes
with a 10-year
limited warranty. |
Q
: Who would
I get to install
my MeganiteŽ
countertop?
A
: MeganiteŽ
is installed
by licensed
fabricators
who have been
trained to
work with
it. Using
a licensed
fabricator
ensures that
your countertop
will be properly
installed
and under
full warranty. |
Q
: Where can
I find a local
fabricator
or request
a color sample?
A
: First, find
the MeganiteŽ
distributor
nearest you.
Distributors
will help
you get in
touch with
retailers
and fabricators
who stock
and install
MeganiteŽ
in your area. |
Q
: Can I purchase
sheets of
solid surface
and install
it myself?
A
: To ensure
quality installation
and full warranty,
MeganiteŽ
is only available
to certified
fabricators. |
Q
: What is
the advantage
of MeganiteŽ
over laminates?
A
: Laminates
may separate
over time.
MeganiteŽ
is solid material
and moisture
will not penetrate
it. Unlike
laminates,
MeganiteŽ
is repairable
and comes
with 10-year
limited warranty. |
Q
: What finishes
are available
in MeganiteŽ
countertops?
A
: MeganiteŽ
can be finished
with matte,
semigloss
and high-gloss
finishes.
Our distributors
can help recommend
the gloss
level that
best suits
your use. |
Q
: Is MeganiteŽ
ever used
in flooring?
A
: Solid surface
is not intended
to be used
as a flooring
material,
though it
has been used
in stair treads.
Even then,
only colors
with large
particulate
are used to
hide wear
and scratches. |
Q
: While preparing
meals, can
I place raw
vegetables
and meats
on MeganiteŽ?
A
: Yes, because
MeganiteŽ
is nonporous,
and bacteria
will not accumulate.
Clean the
surface before
food preparation
in your normal
way being
careful not
to allow other
foods to come
into contact
with the surface.
Wherever raw
meat has been
laid on the
countertop,
clean the
surface thoroughly
using a weak
bleach solution. |
