A worn counter can be sanded back into service
A joint in Durat can be made flush, and a marked surface can often be renewed by sanding. For a worktop or basin, that creates an option between living with the wear and replacing the whole fitting.
In practice. A polyester-based solid surface containing recycled plastic can be joined seamlessly and renewed through sanding.
What to keep in view
Sanding and refinishing depend on the installation and type of wear.
Repairing the surface in place
The manufacturer describes a polyester-based solid surface with around 30 percent recycled plastic. That figure describes part of the material’s composition. What can be recovered at end of use depends on the installation and the return or processing route available.
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