- Acrylic countertops are constructed with built-in support, so there's no need to install it over a plywood or particle board substrate. This is especially important if you or anyone in your family is sensitive to the formaldehyde glue used in such installations.
- Acrylic countertops are non-porous and relatively stain resistant. Any stains that do manage to take hold can often be sanded out.
- Acrylic countertops are durable and easy to clean. In fact, most acrylic countertops can easily withstand abrasive cleansers.
- Most marring to an acrylic countertop can be professionally repaired, including burns, scratches and holes.
- Some people admire the clean look of an acrylic countertop while others find it "plastic looking," and unnatural, a throwback to linoleum.
- Acrylic countertops cost as much as the top counter materials on the market, making them too expensive for many home improvement budgets.
- Acrylic countertops are vulnerable to knife cuts, scratches, melting, and even holes. While each of these problems can be addressed by a professional, that service is an additional expense.
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