Solid surface kitchen & bathroom sinks

American Stonecast Products Material Comparison Chart

Comparison chart to show how our products perform vs other types of kitchen & bathroom sink materials.

Plastic Stainless Steel Corian© American Stonecast
Product Weight
Usually very light, not designed for long life or durability. Light to heavy, often extremely thin to save weight & cost. Usually very heavy. Medium, good balance of weight and durability.
Durability
Light, not made for heavy usage. Medium Medium Medium-Heavy, extremely durable. In many cases minor flaws can be removed easily.
Heat Resistance
Poor, easily melts in high heat. Good, stands up to heat. Poor-Medium, can crack when exposed to boiling water or hot pans. Excellent, withstands heat up to 450 degrees, hot pans and cigarettes.
Clean Up
Medium, easily scratches, can stain and discolor. Medium. Medium Excellent, cleans easily with approprite cleaners.