Products
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| Scan-top is a certified fabricator and installer of high-end kitchen countertops, tub and
shower surrounds, tub decks, and vanity tops. We offer a variety of top selling brand names in
four different categories: quartz (engineered stone), acrylic base, compressed-recycled paper,
and granite.
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 | Zodiaq Quartz Surfaces For quartz base products which are the “top-of-the-line” engineered
stone, we offer top selling brand names such as: Dupont Zodiaq and
Ceasar Stone. These types of products are renown for their stain
resistance, scratch resistance, heat resistance, radiance, and
durability. Although these products are more expensive, they will
last a lifetime and usually come with a 10 year limited warranty.
Website: www.zodiaq.com
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 | Corian Solid Surfaces For mineral-base products that are combined with an acrylic polymer
we offer top selling brands such as: Dupont Corian, Formica,
Starron, and Avonite. With these types of materials there are many
advantages: They are non-porous so they do not stain, you have the
option of integral splashes to make cleaning a breeze; and if you
opt for an integral sink, you will have no lip to clean
around. This category has the most colors to choose from and usually
comes with a 10 year limited warranty. Take a look at the comparison
between Corian and other materials in the table on the bottom of
this page. Website: www.corian.com
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 | Richlite In addition to the solid surface and engineered stone products on
the market, we also offer a new product called Richlite. Richlite is
made of highly compressed paper products for those of you who are
environment-friendly. It, too, is non-porous, scratch resistant, and
durable. This product is compressed at very high pressures and is
very dense! Website: www.richlite.com
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 | CaesarStone Quartz Surfaces Comprised of 93% natural quartz, CaesarStone Quartz Surfaces and Countertops offer the
ultimate combination of form and function, allowing for a more diverse, durable, and
practical countertop surfacing material than either granite or marble. With its stain, scratch,
and heat-resistant properties, CaesarStone is the ideal choice for care-free countertops. www.caesarstoneus.com |
 | HanStone HanStone™ is a stone surface made from pure, natural quartz. HanStone™ offers the natural beauty of quartz with up to six times the strength and durability of granite. Approximately 93 percent of HanStone™ is mined quartz crystals, one of nature's hardest materials. The quartz is combined with high-quality polyester resins and pigment to produce a natural stone without the high-maintenance. www.hanstoneusa.com |
 | Vetrazzo All of the glass used in Vetrazzo is recycled, and it makes up about 85% of the final material by weight. The largest proportion of glass comes from curbside recycling programs. Other glass comes from post industrial usage, windows, dinnerware, stemware, automotive windshields, stained glass, laboratory glass, reclaimed glass from building demolition, and other unusual sources such as decommissioned traffic lights. www.vetrazzo.com |
 | Ice Stone IceStone is the ideal green countertop material for the 21st century
IceStone is made from 100% recycled glass that is mixed with cement to create a highly durable, aesthetically beautiful and green concrete surface. For countertops, table tops, floors, or wall coverings, IceStone's versatility of color and finish offers exceptional design options, unparalled durability, and sustainability. www.icestone.biz |
 | Paper Stone It is made from cellulose fiber (paper) and a non-petroleum phenolic resin derived in part from a natural phenolic oil in the shells of cashews. www.paperstoneproducts.com |
 | Granite
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 | Marble
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| For those who people out there who love the natural look of stone, we offer many different
grades of granite countertops. Although granite can stain and must be maintained periodically
(by putting sealer over the surface twice a year), granite remains to be a top seller. Please
call (650) 361-8373 for a list of local showrooms near you. | |
| Material |
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
| CORIAN® |
- All of the below
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- None of the below
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| Ceramic Tile |
- Versatile styling
- Scrubbability
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- Grout lines are hard to clean, support growth of mold and
mildew.
- Cold to touch.
- Cracks and chips.
- Uneven surfaces.
- Replacement grout is difficult to color-match.
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| Cultured Marble |
- Rich visual texture.
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- This surface color can chip or wear away with normal scrubbing.
- Cracks and chips.
- Nicks and scratches are very difficult to repair.
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| Granite |
- Rich visual texture.
- Elegance.
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- Porous surfaces can stain.
- Cold to touch.
- Scratches hard to remove.
- Lack of design flexibility.
- Must be resealed occasionally.
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| Marble |
- Dramatic beauty.
- Luxurious color and texture.
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- Cracks and stains easily.
- Cold to touch.
- Scratches hard to remove.
- Supports growth of mold.
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| Laminate |
- Cleanability.
- Styling flexibility.
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- Thin surface color can chip or wear away with normal scrubbing.
- Conspicuous seams/edges.
- Seams support growth of mold and mildew.
- Excess water can cause delamination.
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| Fiberglass |
- No grout lines to clean.
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- Scratches easily.
- This surface color and gloss can wear away with normal
scrubbing.
- Shows water spots.
- Nicks and scratches very difficult to repair.
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| Porcelain and Enameled Iron/Steel |
- Rich color.
- Scrubbability.
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- Cracks and chips.
- Cold to touch.
- Sink lip/caulk line traps water, dirt.
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| Wood |
- Warmth.
- Charm.
- Rich visual texture.
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- Fragile . . . scratches very easily.
- Unsanitary.
- Very susceptible to heat and water damage.
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| CORIAN® |
- All of the above.
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- None of the above.
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