American Stonecast Products Material Comparison Chart
Comparison chart to show how our products perform vs other types of kitchen & bathroom sink materials. |
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| Plastic | Stainless Steel | Corian© | American Stonecast | |
| 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 500 degrees, hot pans and cigarettes. | |
| Clean Up | ||||
| Medium, easily scratches, can stain and discolor. | Medium. | Medium | Excellent, cleans easily with approprite cleaners. | |

