
At C. Mather Co., Inc., we are uniquely qualified to handle the most
challenging commercial applications of high pressure laminate, solid surface
products and engineered stone. With forty years of experience in commercial
laminate applications, and over twenty years with solid surface products, we've
done it all, from the most functional service worktops to unexpected decorative
applications.
Our goal when servicing our commercial customers is to provide detailed
information about our capabilities, the capabilities and limitations of the
materials we work with, and to offer expert advice when consulting with
contractors, builders or architects. If an application is possible, we'll find
the best way to do it. We want to be your source for information and advice when
tackling tough commercial projects.
Briefly, we would like to highlight some special capabilities that C. Mather
Co., Inc. possesses that are unique in the industry.
Laminate
We
see less and less the specifying of Formica® type (plastic laminate) countertops
in commercial lab, vanity and health care situations. Too often the
countertops are fabricated with set-on or attached splashes, promoting
unsanitary or hard to sanitize situations.
Unfortunately, the more popular alternatives are very
expensive. C. Mather Co. (Mather Countertop Systems) can fabricate a custom
sized cove rolled countertop without miters, or, in some cases, seams even, that
rollup in the backsplash and side splash areas. These tops can last 15 to 25
years and can be replaced once or twice and still not equal the cost of a
Corian® type (solid surface), or Engineered Stone top. (More info)
Solid Surface

The biggest problem with vanity tops in commercial buildings? Water. Water
behind the faucet, slipping under the sink, hanging at the edge like a first
time bungee jumper. Water soaking in, swelling the wood core, soapy water
seeping into the stone finish and taking up residency. Water.
The simplest solution to this problem? Solid surface. Let it sit behind that
faucet. Let it roll down that edge and - well? Evaporate. Just like the
problem...
Engineered Stone
The newest entry into countertop materials, engineered stone has actually been
around since the 70's. It has made the more recent transition to countertops
quite successfully (unlike most of the rest of the 70's), and is fast becoming
the preferred choice over Granite. For one thing it is NSF approved... .
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