General FAQs
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Solid surface is a premium engineered material designed for seamless, durable, and hygienic wet area applications including shower bases, vanity tops, washplanes, and commercial surfaces.
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We use Meganite solid surface material, selected for its durability, seamless appearance, hygienic properties, and broad range of architectural colours and finishes.
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Yes. Our products are designed for residential homes, apartments, healthcare, hospitality, education, aged care, and commercial developments.
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No. Our solid surface products contain no crystalline silica.
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Solid surface provides a seamless, non-porous finish with integrated detailing, repairability, and custom fabrication flexibility that many traditional materials cannot achieve.
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Yes. Solid surface is specifically designed for wet area environments due to its water resistance, seamless finish, and hygienic properties.
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No. Solid surface generally feels warmer and smoother underfoot and to the touch compared with many tiled or natural stone surfaces.
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Our solid surface is heat resistant up to 50°C. For vanity tops and benchtops, avoid placing hot items directly on the surface, always use heat pads or trivets for hot appliances, cookware or hair styling implements. Consider the effect of direct sunlight from skylights during summer; prolonged exposure can raise surface temperature above the resistance threshold and may cause damage, bowing or discolouration. If a benchtop is under a skylight, position the layout or add shading/film to minimise direct solar heating, or specify heat-tolerant detailing. Follow these precautions to preserve finish and performance.
Customisation FAQs
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Yes. Our shower bases are fully customisable in size, outlet placement, lip configuration, colour, and finish.
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Yes. Outlet placement can be customised to suit your project requirements, subject to minimum edge clearances and compliant falls.
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Yes. We offer wall lips, screen lips, no lips, and partial lip configurations depending on the installation requirements.
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Yes. Custom lip dimensions and project-specific detailing can be discussed with our team.
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Yes. We offer a wide range of colours and finishes suited to residential and commercial applications.
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Yes. Matching and coordinated solid surface accessories can be manufactured to create a seamless design outcome.
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Can solid surface be curved or custom shaped?
This process is called thermoforming.
Shower base FAQs
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We offer both 12mm and 20mm shower base options depending on the project requirements and sizing.
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Yes. All shower bases are custom manufactured to suit the project dimensions and layout.
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Yes. We manufacture level-entry and accessible shower base solutions suitable for residential and commercial projects.
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Yes. Our screen lip profiles are designed to integrate with many common shower screen systems.
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No. The solid surface shower base itself acts as the finished surface.
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No. We unfortunately do not use a channel system with our solid surface products unless discussed with our team for larger-scale projects this may be considered.
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Yes. Our shower bases are designed with NCC compliant falls to the waste.
AS 3740 compliant and relative to AS 3500.
Vanity tops & wash plane FAQs
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Yes. Integrated basin and seamless sink options are available depending on the project design.
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Yes. Multiple edge profile options and custom detailing can be discussed during the design stage.
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Yes. Our washplanes are suitable for education, healthcare, hospitality, and commercial amenities.
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Yes. Floating and wall-mounted vanity solutions are available.
Installation FAQs
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Yes. Our shower bases are designed to simplify installation compared with traditional tiled wet areas.
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Yes. Our products can be installed onto prepared concrete substrates using suitable installation methods.
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Yes. Installation methods vary depending on the floor structure and project requirements.
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Our shower bases reduce or eliminate the need for traditional screeding due to the integrated fall design.
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Yes. Our custom sizing and installation flexibility make them ideal for renovation and retrofit applications.
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Yes. Depending on the project and substrate, recessed and level-entry installations may be achievable.
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Yes. Technical installation guides and documentation are available below.
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Recommended adhesives and installation systems vary depending on the substrate and project conditions.
We suggest SkiaFlex 11FC to adhere the base down on the substrate.
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Yes. Our products are designed to integrate with compliant waterproofing systems and wet area detailing.
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Yes. Our shower bases do integrate with our puddle flange system that is supplied depending on the project design.
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Yes. Our level-entry and custom solutions are suitable for many accessible bathroom applications. Ask our team about Acrylmed shower bases.
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No specialised tools are generally required beyond standard trade and installation equipment.
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No. The product is manufactured to your specifications and we do not suggest trimming, sanding or modifying it in any way as this may cause cracking.
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Our team can assist with limitations during installations. We suggest a licensed plumber or builder to assist with the installation process.
Performance & durability FAQs
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Yes. Solid surface is highly durable, impact-resistant, and designed for long-term everyday use.
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Yes. Minor scratches and surface damage can often be professionally repaired or renewed. We do offer repairs kits that contain instructions, repair glue gun, colour matched adhesive and cleaning wipes.
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Yes. Solid surface is non-porous and highly resistant to water penetration. In conjunction with AS 3740 you will still need to waterproof your wet area.
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No. The colour runs consistently throughout the material rather than being applied as a surface coating.
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Solid surface offers durability, hygiene, repairability, seamless aesthetics, reassurance of longevity, low maintenance, and long-term lifecycle value.
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Yes. Solid surface performs reliably in healthcare, hospitality, education, retail, and commercial applications.
Hygiene & maintenance FAQs
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Yes. Its non-porous and seamless nature helps reduce dirt and bacterial build-up as the is no grout unlike traditional tiling.
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Yes. Most cleaning can be completed using warm soapy water and non-abrasive cleaning products.
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No. The non-porous surface helps resist many common household and commercial stains. We do not suggest food dyes, hair dye or anything of that nature being left on the product.
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Yes. Many signs of wear can be professionally refinished to refresh the appearance of the material.
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The non-porous nature of solid surface helps reduce mould and bacterial growth when properly maintained.
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No. Unlike some natural stone products, solid surface does not require sealing.
Safety & compliance FAQs
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Our products are designed with consideration for relevant Australian standards and wet area requirements AS 3740 & AS 3500
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All of our bases have a P2 slip rating.
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Yes. Our products are suitable for many accessible and level-entry bathroom applications. Discuss with our team about our product Arclymed.
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Yes. Our shower bases are manufactured with NCC compliant falls to the waste. 1:80 fall to the waste.
Specifiers & architects FAQs
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Yes. CAD details, technical drawings, and BIM support are available for architects and specifiers.
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Yes. Material and colour samples are available to assist with specification and design selection.
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Yes. We regularly work with architects, designers, builders, and developers during project planning and detailing.
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Yes. We can assist with lip profiles, edge detailing, drainage layouts, installation considerations, and project-specific solutions.
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Yes. We can assist with project-specific solutions for commercial and large-scale developments.
Manufacturing FAQs
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Yes. Our products are manufactured in Geelong Australia using precision CNC fabrication technology.
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Lead times vary depending on project size, product type, and production scheduling. Generally for residential bases, a 3 week lead time from the moment of deposit to delivery. This is heavily dependent on our external freight services.
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Yes. We can assist with residential, commercial, and large-scale project requirements.
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Yes. Samples and prototype discussions can be arranged during project planning stages.
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Solid surface can be lighter than some natural stone alternatives, assisting handling and installation in certain applications. This dependent on the overall base profile and size.
Warranty & support FAQs
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Yes. Our products are backed by a 10 year warranty coverage for peace of mind and long-term confidence. Terms and conditions apply. Refer to the installation guide for more information.
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Yes. Our team is available to assist with maintenance advice, technical support, and project enquiries.
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Yes. We can provide ongoing maintenance guidance and product support after project completion.
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You can contact our team directly to discuss your project requirements, request samples, or obtain a custom quote.
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Formed Solid Surface combines architectural design flexibility, technical precision, custom manufacturing, and practical wet area expertise to deliver refined solid surface solutions tailored to each project.
Available Documents to download
BROCHURE
BASE INSTALLATION
WASHPLANE INSTALLATION
SOLID SURFACE COLOURS
OUTLET SPECS & INFO
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