Recent content by solidsurfacebuff

Don't know if this is too late - but let me know if I can help

I have seen all types of solid surface material (composite resin surfaces) even from the early 80's when "cultured marble" was the all the rage and installed in almost every hotel, and service station in the country. Surface scratching (even from from plates or cups) would happen if you had...

Minerelle - used to recomend the polishing cream (finessit) but changed it to just a buff up with Scotchbrite and countertop magic. I think that this is OK for majority of colours but feel that you get a better result using the cream on darker colours. really depend on the colour as to whether...

Trade Depot supply an installation kit (page 42 of their catalogue) which includes countertop magic, which is recomended for use to maintain and keep the look of the worktop. Try the www.minerelle.com web site and look at the after care instructions - downloads will tell you how best to look...

I expect them to have the answers as they are the manufacturers When i had problems in the early days - they helped me out a lot. They have made some changes - so clearly must be concerned themselves. I've made mistakes and they have helped me out, so i've helped them sort some other...

If your kitchen fitter is too scared to touch it - don't use it. BUT! ive been fitting for about 4 years - had a few minor problems to start - but got a lot of help from the manufacturer. they have made some changes since i started - so worth while keeping up to date with them on improvements...

I think a lot depends on the way the cut out is made for the hob - as previous replies have suggested - a router is best to do this as it creates less stress on the solid surface. There should be no problem with any hob - provided that it is installed correctly. The seals supplied with some...

Minerelle, is a quality product that should be fitted by a trained installer. Fitting should be straight forward enough for a qualified fitter of kitchen worktops, however the tops are not "finished" when they leave the factory and need to be carefully sanded and polished to get the right...