Solid surface is a synthetic material originally created as an alternative to stone, designed to resemble granite and other natural stones. Solid surface is made mostly of blends of synthetic acrylic and polyester materials, sometimes with a small amount of natural stone dust blended in.

The material is held together with resins and shaped into slabs for use in countertops. The material can also be molded into one-piece units with sinks integrated into the countertop.

Easy to clean and maintain, solid-surface countertops are more affordable than natural stone and engineered quartz and are a reasonable simulation of granite or quartz. Minor scratches can be sanded or buffed out with fine sandpaper. Solid surface materials are prone to scorching, cracking, and scratches. An affordable alternative to granite and engineered quartz.