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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. |
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. |
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. |
