Koris Acrylic Solid Surface News: Countertop Trends & Sink Innovations

You're planning a kitchen or bathroom renovation. You've narrowed down the countertop materials to two popular options: acrylic solid surface and quartz. Both look great. Both are engineered. But which one is actually better for your home? The answer depends on how you live. Let's break down the real differences.

There's one spot in the bathroom that almost everyone hates cleaning: the gap between the countertop and the sink. You know the one. That thin, dark seam where water collects, soap scum builds up, and—eventually—black mold appears. No matter how carefully you scrub, it always comes back. Now imagine a sink with no seam at all. That’s exactly what an integrated sink made of acrylic solid surface delivers. What is an integrated sink? Unlike traditional drop-in or under-mount sinks, an integrated sink is formed from the same sheet of material as the countertop. There is no joint, no adhesive, and no gap. The sink and the surface are one continuous piece.

When you hear "solid surface," you might immediately picture a gleaming white countertop. While that is certainly a classic application, limiting this material to just kitchen worktops is like using a smartphone only to make calls. The versatility of solid surface sheets has made them the "secret weapon" for architects and designers across a staggering range of industries. Because it is non-porous, thermoformable, and seamlessly joinable, solid surface can go almost anywhere. Here is a look at how this material is transforming spaces we live, work, and play in.