Is HI-MACS the same as Corian?

Is HI-MACS the same as Corian?

Solid Surface material, commonly known as Corian, Swanstone, Staron, Avonite, HI-MACS, LivingStone, and Wilsonart, is a generic term.

What is HI Mac worktop?

HI-MACS® Worktops HI-MACS® is an outstanding solid surface material. A delicate composition of acrylic, minerals and natural pigments that combine to create a smooth, non porous, thermoformable and visually seamless surface.

Where is HI-MACS manufactured?

Adairsville, Georgia
It never needs to be sealed HI-MACS® is produced at LG’s state-of-the-art production facilities in Adairsville, Georgia.

What is HI-MACS made out of?

acrylic resin
HI-MACS® is the Solid Surface material of the “New Generation”. The mineral material consists of approximately one third acrylic resin (polymethyl methacrylate or PMMA) and 5% natural pigments. Its main constituent, with 70%, is the natural mineral aluminium hydroxide (ATH) obtained from bauxite (aluminium ore).

How thick is LG HI-MACS?

HI-MACS® sheet material comes in 3 mm, 4 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm and 19 mm thicknesses and in eight standard formats. In addition, oversizes are offered in four special formats.

Are HI-MACS quartz?

LG HI-MACS LG WHITE QUARTZ COUNTERTOP SAMPLE.

How thick is LG Hi-Macs?

Is granite a hi Mac?

The Granite, Quartz, Sand & Pearl collections are perfect either alone or in combination with other colours. Now, HIMACS Intense Ultra, combining the characteristics from two disparate worlds: Intense Colour Technology and Ultra-Thermoforming.

What is wrong with Corian countertops?

This countertop type does have its downsides, though. In terms of durability, Corian countertops tend to be more easily damaged by hot surfaces than natural stone. It’s also more prone to scratches than surfaces like quartz and granite.

What makes a hi Mac worktop so good?

HI-MACS® Worktops are the perfect solution for Residential Worktops as well as Commercial Worktops. HI-MACS® is non-allergenic, non-porous, stain-resistant and easy to clean. As well as being durable HI-MACS® is also easy to renew should the worst ever happen which is usually not an option with other Worktop materiel’s.

What kind of countertop does LG Hi Macs use?

LG Hi-Macs worktops provide all the benefits of stone worktops, such as granite, marble, quartz and so on – however being blended with acrylic, it produces a countertop that is totally hygienic (unlike pure, natural stone) – and which is completely non-porous.

Which is the cheapest colour of Hi Macs?

In the HI-MACS® colour ranges Price Group A is the cheapest then the groups go up in alphabetical order with Price Group E being the dearest. HI-MACS® Worktops are the perfect solution for Residential Worktops as well as Commercial Worktops. HI-MACS® is non-allergenic, non-porous, stain-resistant and easy to clean.

What kind of warranty does hi Macs have?

HI-MACS® is hard-wearing, extremely repellent to stains and is therefore very easy to look after. Loyalty is rewarded in the long-term with a 15-year warranty for products fabricated and installed by a member of the HI-MACS® Quality Club. HI-MACS® is a completely homogenous material.