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Introducing Our All New Custom Vanity Top Configurator

SolidSurface.com is known for carrying the top brands of solid surface sheet material. We’re expanding our game by adding an all new Custom Vanity Top Configurator tool that makes it easy for you to build and customize your own virtual design life as you move through the steps. Design your own custom Corian® Solid Surface or HI-MACS® Solid Surface vanity top and have it shipped in as little as 3–5 weeks.

For fabricators, this can be a real time-saver, especially if you have a project that requires multiple vanity tops. For the DIY’er, you can now virtually see as you create what your vanity top will look like.

Let us show you just how simple it is, as we walk you through the steps of designing and ordering your own gorgeous custom solid surface vanity top. Choose your material color from the premium lines of either Corian® or HI-MACS®, decide the length, width, number of sinks or sink holes, and edge options, and you can see exactly how it will look. You can also save your design to your account or share it to get another opinion.

Navigation from the SolidSurface.com Homepage

You can find a link to the New Vanity Configurator on the top menu bar of any of the SolidSurface.com pages. Mouse over, or click on, “Custom Vanity Tops” at the top to open the program.

Navigation through the Custom Vanity Top Designer Tool

When the program opens, an image of a bathroom with a vanity countertop with a backsplash appears. Click the “BUILD MY VANITY COUNTERTOP” button to begin navigating your way through the steps. As you make your selections and move through the program, that image will change into the vanity top you are designing. You will use the column on the right to make your selections such as size, color, sink options, and more.

Use the “Previous” and “Next” buttons to navigate through the steps, you can return to previous options without losing your progress. At the end of the steps you will get a summary of all your selections which can be edited once more before moving to checkout. Many steps include a “MORE INFO” button which will provide any additional information you might need to aid your selection process.

You can return to the first step and select “BUILD MY VANITY COUNTERTOP” at any time to begin again or click the “Save for Later.” icon in the top left. Here you can create an account, or log into your account, to save the design and come back to it at a later time.

Keep in mind, that if at any time during the design process you have questions or concerns, you can always talk with a Vanity Top Specialist by calling 888-715-3007, Option 4.

Width and Depth of Your Custom Vanity Top

Choose the width (or length) and depth of your vanity top by clicking the +/- buttons to the width and depth you need in inches. Or, you can type it in the box between the +/- buttons. The standard depth of a vanity top is 22”, measured from the front edge to the back edge. Once you are satisfied adjusting your width and depth, click “Next.”

Choosing your color and brand

Select your color from the pop-out list of options. You can use the “Filters” to search for a specific top, or filter the list by brand, color family, price or material. When you select a color, the vanity top will display a mock-up of how this will look on your cabinet. Once you’ve selected your brand and color, click “Next.”

Backsplash configuration and edge detail

In this section, you have the ability to choose the type of backsplash you want for your vanity top, as well as the left, right and front edge style.

First select whether you are looking for no backsplash, back only, back and left, back and right, or enclosed with back and both sides.

From here, you’ll select your edge detail. Choose from no lamination, front only, or front and the sides of your choosing.

From here you can select your backsplash style from loose or coved. The first is to select a 4″ Loose Backsplash. This means that the backsplash will come with your vanity top, but will need to be attached with adhesive (usually silicone) by whomever is installing it.

The second option is to select a 4” Coved Backsplash. A “coved” backsplash provides a seamless, coved (slightly curved), appearance where the top surface and the backsplash meet. Coved backsplashes are attached to the vanity top prior to shipping. There is a modest extra charge for the coved backsplash since it requires extra fabrication. The advantage of a coved backsplash is that it is easier to clean and gives a more seamless appearance between backsplash and top.

Lastly, you’ll then get the option to select your edge profile. There are many styles to choose from to match any aesthetic such as bullnose, roundover, square, and more.

Sink Options

First, choose whether you want a sink cutout at all, and then whether you’ll be providing your own sink (we’ll offer to cut the opening), or choose from one of our many available sink styles.

Countertop Edge Buildup Above Sink

Edge buildup above a sink can have a dramatic effect on how the vanity top looks. The images displayed do a great job in showing the difference. Toggle back and forth between the two selections of “No Buildup ½” thick” and “1” Thick Buildup” to see which you prefer. When satisfied with your selection, click “Next.”

Select Sink Placement from Left to Right

While it is common to have the sink centered on the vanity top, here you may want to think about where you want the sink in relation to your cabinet door openings below the sink.  Or, perhaps you want more room on one side or the other of the sink.

If your design has:

  • 1 sink and you would like it centered on your vanity top, choose the “Center On Vanity Top” option.
  • 1 sink and you would like to have more space on either side of it, or a custom placement, choose “Custom Sink Placement.”

When you choose “Custom Sink Placement,” an option will appear where you can specify the distance in inches from the left edge to the drain center. Once you are satisfied with your selection, hit “Next.”

Choose Faucet Hole Configuration

You may or may not have already chosen what type of faucet you are going to use. If you are replacing a vanity top, you may be re-using the one you already have. Or, possibly, you’ve already purchased a new one for the new vanity top. In either of those circumstances, you’ll want to take a closer look at the faucet design and take measurements to ensure you make the appropriate selections on this screen (i.e., is the center of the outer holes 4″ or 8” apart.) 

If you haven’t decided on a faucet yet, you’ll want to make note of what you select so that you can choose an appropriate faucet design that matches your configuration. Once again, if you play around with the selections, you can see how the design changes and determine which type of faucet hole design you need. Note: you will not see a difference on your screen between the 1-⅜” and the 1-½” centered holes. Click “Next” when ready for the next step.

Add to Cart

You can now add all of your selections to the cart, or feel free to browse each option and edit your selections if you feel you need to make a change.

Checkout

If you are done shopping and are ready to check out, click the “checkout” button. You will see an order summary page. You can see all your selections from the process any make changes to dimensions, surface color, etc., along with pricing for each.

Once everything look good, choose “Checkout”

Shipping Information

If you have an account, you can login here, to auto-fill your shiping information, otherwise fill in all of the required shipping information and click the checkbox agreeing to our Terms and Conditions.

Review and Payment

SolidSurface.com accepts payment by credit card, all types of credit cards are accepted. Simply fill in your credit card information and enter any discount codes or gift cards you may have and review your order. If everything looks good, click on “Next”

You will see your Order Confirmation and also receive an email with your order number. A Vanity Top Specialist will call you within 48 hours to go over your order to ensure accuracy. Your custom vanity top will be fabricated within 15 business days from the date the order is placed and then shipped to your chosen location. Tracking information will be provided once it ships.

Now that you’re ready to explore the Custom Vanity Top Configurator, go give it a try!

Introducing Custom Vanity Top Designer

Design a Corian® custom solid surface vanity top with dual sinks.

Design a Corian® custom solid surface vanity top with dual sinks.

SolidSurface.com is known for carrying the top brands of solid surface sheet material. What you may not know is that we also have a virtual Custom Vanity Top Designer tool that makes it easy for you to virtually see your vanity top design come to life as you move through the steps. Design your own custom Corian® Solid Surface or HI-MACS® Solid Surface vanity top and have it shipped in as little as 15 business days.

For fabricators, this can be a real time-saver, especially if you have a project that requires multiple vanity tops. For the DIY’er, you can now virtually see as you create what your vanity top will look like.

Let us show you just how simple it is, as we walk you through the steps of designing and ordering your own gorgeous custom solid surface vanity top. Short video clips are included here to further assist you along the way. Choose your material color from the premium lines of either Corian® or HI-MACS®, decide the length, width, number of sinks or sink holes, and edge options, and you can see exactly how it will look. You can also save your design to your account or share it to get another opinion.

Navigation from the SolidSurface.com Homepage

You can find the Custom Vanity Top Designer on the top menu bar of any of the SolidSurface.com pages.  Mouse over, or click on, “Custom Vanity Tops” at the top to open the program. (When you Continue reading

Introducing the New SolidSurface.com Experience

Check it out!  SolidSurface.com launched a new website! One of the primary goals of the new site was to enhance the overall experience for visitors searching for solid surface sheet material and related products. To further our goal of an improved customer experience, we’re also very excited to announce our new interactive custom bathroom vanity top designer. The look and feel of the new website might be different, yet it boasts all the same great products.  Explore the many new features to enrich your shopping and educational experience!  

SolidSurface.com Website Homepage

Since there is so much to explore, we thought it would be helpful to highlight some of the most important, time-saving enhancements, such as:

  • The new experience of sheet material;
  • Intelligent material recommendations;
  • A visual custom vanity top design tool;
  • Smart search capabilities; and
  • Advanced account tools for business customers – coming soon.

There is something for everyone on this site, whether you are a DIY homeowner, a designer, or professional contractor or remodeler.

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8 Things to Consider for a Custom Corian® Vanity Top

Corian® Vanity TopOrdering a custom Corian® vanity top on SolidSurface.com® can be a very rewarding experience, particularly when you have an understanding of a few important things to consider.  As the centerpiece of a bathroom, the vanity top, along with its vanity cabinet, must not only look stunning, but also:

  • Feel good to the touch with warmth and smoothness;
  • Be usable, forgiving and renewable (when needed);
  • Resist absorption of, or marring by, liquids;
  • Appear seamless for looks and hygiene; and
  • Prevent the growth of bacteria and germs.

Solid surface, commonly known as the brand Corian®, fits this description “like a glove.” Competitive products such as granite, quartz, laminate, cultured marble and tile have some of the above-mentioned characteristics, Continue reading

$ave Money Using Overstock, Remnant and Discontinued Solid Surface

One of many walls of solid surface remnants in the SolidSurface.com warehouse

One of many walls of solid surface remnants in the SolidSurface.com warehouse

How often do you find yourself rummaging through your solid surface remnant inventory for a color the right size for a job that may not require a full sheet? Have you considered using discontinued or overstock material for a job where you can influence the material to be specified? Below are a few resources on where to find some of this budget-friendly material and potentially save quite a bit of money for yourself and/or your customers.

To help illustrate an example of how one might save, let’s say you bought enough sheets of DuPont Corian® Tumbleweed for a new project. The specs changed midstream and you were just 30” short of material to finish the job. Your choices would be to purchase another full sheet, at roughly $700, or find a smaller sheet online for approximately $300 (including shipping)–that would be a savings of $400.

Save on Small and Large Projects

Other ways to save using overstock, remnant and discontinued material might include:

  • Those projects where you need just another few feet of material to finish the job; or
  • Smaller, limited-budget projects, i.e., when the customer wants a 4’ vanity top, your pricing can be more competitive by purchasing a partial sheet, rather than having to include the full sheet cost in your quote; or
  • Large jobs where a color category is specified, but not a specific color, and you can select from overstock, seconds or discontinued colors that are heavily discounted.

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