Veritek is a compressionmolded material.
Shower material. Veritek IS Swanstone. It is a solid surface product and you can order them through most Lowes or Home Depots. Shower bases are not subject to the abuse that kitchen sinks are (boiling water, cleaning solutions etc.) and we have installed them for many years with almost no problems. We are putting in a prefab shower into our half bath. I've seen models from Sterling, Swanstone, and American Standard. Is one better than the other? Also, I've seen the material used described as Vikell, Veritek and Acrylic-capped ABS with fiberglass. First time poster here! After much research, I think I have narrowed down what I want to use for replacing our bathtub and surround. I like the looks of the gray Swanstone surround (BA-3060-042) and one can match it with a Swanstone tub. This the veritek material, not their premium line. I have found several positive reviews on the surround and tub. Alternatively, I could use an Americast tub. Locally we have truestone distributer that would install a bathtub surround for just under a $1000, works with either tub I'm wanting an old fashioned kitchen with a stand alone sink. Restaurant sinks w/ drainboards, farmhouse sinks, and then the good ole utility sink (laundry tubs) are being considered. I will have an island w/ a vegetable sink and garbage disposal. Keep coming across veritek sinks and when I try to find the definition of it, I keep coming up with products. In 1987, we introduced Swanstone to the world, first with a line of vanity tops and bowls. Swanstone quickly became known for its superior impact strength, heat resistance, and ability to resist scratches and stains. Consumers now had an elegant and durable solid surface material that was also affordable. For more than four decades, we have been a quiet leader in the kitchen and bath industry. Our high-quality products have always balanced durability, value and style. Innovation is one of our core values, and we have set a standard with our ability to invent. Now it's time to reinvent. Swanstone Veritek is a compression-molded material manufactured exclusively by the Swan Corporation of St. Louis. The non-porous material is mold and mildew resistant, has no surface coating and with molded color throughout, is impervious to chipping and cracking. Swan Corporation provides a five-year limited warranty on bathtubs, bath and shower walls, and shower doors. A one-year limited warranty applies to utility sinks and basins manufactured of Veritek. Because of its mold and mildew resistance, Veritek is used in applications where water is present. Swanstone products manufactured with Veritek are bathtubs, bath and shower wall combination sets, shower doors, utility sinks and basins. Swan Corporation provides a five-year limited warranty on bathtubs, bath and shower walls, and shower doors. A one-year limited warranty applies to utility sinks and basins manufactured of Veritek. The composition of Swanstone solid surface material, with its mineral components bonded together by hardened resin, makes it inherently stronger than acrylic sheet material, which is typically thinner and more prone to damage. The surface of the acrylic material is nonporous and usually has a high-gloss finish. Acrylic shower wall panels and shower bases are often reinforced with underlying layers of fiberglass or composite materials. Swanstone composite sinks are made from a durable, high-performance material and supplied in a variety of off-white colors and visual textures. Swanstone's faux stone designs offer a marked contrast to the ubiquitous stainless steel sink, and are quite suggestive of old-fashioned farmhouse kitchens. The Swanstone Formula. Swanstone sinks are composed of a proprietary blend of polymers and pigments, with aluminum trihydrate (ATH) as a filler ingredient. Product Composition Veritek is a compressionmolded material with no surface coating to chip or crack. It’s a non-porous material that will not mold or mildew. Product Category Veritek is available in bathtubs, bath and shower walls, shower floors, and utility sinks and basins. Colors Veritek is available in a variety of solid colors and aggregate patterns. Solids: White, Bisque, Bone, Bright White, PearlAggregate: Tahiti Desert, Bermuda Desert, Gray Granite Warranties Swanstone Veritek wall panels, bathtubs, and shower floors are covered warranty for residential applications. Acrylic Sheet Material. Acrylic shower products are made from acrylic polymer resin cast or molded to form shower wall panels, shower pans or one-piece shower enclosures. The surface of the acrylic material is nonporous and usually has a high-gloss finish. Acrylic shower wall panels and shower bases are often reinforced with underlying layers of fiberglass or composite materials.
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