Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) In Using Forest One Meganite As Your Solid Surface Benchtop

19 November 2021

Meganite® is composed of acrylic resin and aluminium tri-hydrate. During its fabrication, pigments and stabilisers are also added. Acrylic is a durable material and is recyclable. Meganite® can be finished with matte, semi-gloss and high-gloss finishes. Below are the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in using Forest One Meganite as your solid surface benchtop.

Care and Maintenance

What’s The Best Way To Clean Meganite® On A Day-To-Day Basis?

A: Just use soap and water and wipe it clean. Ammonium based cleaners such as glass. Cleaners are also a great way to give the surface a non-streak shine.

While Preparing Meals, Can I Place Raw Vegetables And Meats On Meganite®?

A: Yes, because Meganite® is nonporous, and bacteria will not accumulate. Clean the surface before food preparation regularly but be careful not to allow other food to come into contact with the solid surface. Wherever raw meat is laid on the countertop, clean the surface thoroughly using a weak bleach solution.

Will Repairing Or Refinishing Meganite® Reveal A Different Color Underneath That Won’t Match The Rest Of The Countertop?

A: Meganite® solid surface is homogenous. It’s the same colour and the same material throughout. That’s why repairing scratches is so easy and why the surface will continue to look like new.

Colour

After I Buffed Out A Scratch Or Stain With A Light-Duty Scrubbing Pad, The Area Is Duller Than The Rest Of The Countertop. What Should I Do?

A: For the highest gloss finishes, use a fine grit pad such as a white polishing compound with water, and try to blend it with the rest of the countertop. Buff and dry with a smooth cloth.

Do Some Colours Last Longer Than Others?

A: Light colours show wear less than darker colours and require less maintenance. Any Meganite® colour should provide many, many years of dependable service.

Material Advantages

What Is The Advantage Of Meganite® Over Laminates?

A: Laminates may separate over time. Meganite® is a solid material, and moisture will not penetrate it. Unlike laminates, meganite® is repairable and comes with a 10-year limited warranty.

What Is The Advantage Of Meganite® Over Tile?

A: Tile has many seams where bacteria can accumulate. Grout between tiles must be cleaned frequently and often cracks. Meganite® has smooth and impenetrable seams that are more impact-resistant than tile. It also offers more edge treatments. Unlike tile, meganite® is repairable and comes with a longer (10-year limited) warranty.

What Is The Advantage Of Meganite® Over Granite?

A: If the granite has not been sealed correctly, it can become stained and collect bacteria. Granite sealed countertops are also tough to keep clean. Meganite® is nonporous with a smooth, seamless surface that is more impact-resistant than granite, and easier to fabricate. Unlike granite, meganite® is also repairable and comes with a 10-year limited warranty.

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