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Staron Solid Surfaces, the brand of Lotte Chemical’s premium solid surface has provided advanced project solutions for interior design and architecture since 1992. From counter tops to artistic features, Staron offers an abundance of design potential to the building industry.

Manufactured from a silica-free mineral that is blended with premium acrylic resin, the non-porous nature of Staron® means that no stain is ever permanent, providing a durable surface that is hygienic and easy to clean.

Staron delivers a high-strength surface and inconspicuous joining method that eliminates dirt-trapping crevices. It is repairable, renewable and UV stable. Even after years of use it can simply be sanded and restored back to its original condition. Staron does not have or require any finishing polishes or sealers; it is the same solid material throughout its thickness.

Staron is also polyester free, for safer manufacturing, and improved UV stability and Fire resistance. 

Details
  • Category
    Solid Surface Benchtops, Acrylic Benchtops
  • Range
    Solid Surface/Acrylic Solid Surface/Acrylic Benchtops
  • Brand
    Staron by Lotte Chemical
  • Designer
    Staron by Lotte Chemical
  • Year
    1992
  • Warranty
    10 years
General
  • Country of origin
    Korea, Republic of
  • Type of use
    Commercial and Residential
  • Care and cleaning
    Easy maintenance
  • Installation
    Professional installation required
Specifications
  • Made in South Korea
  • AU - Group 1 Fire Certificate Result to AS5637.1 (AS ISO 9705: Full scale room rest)
  • NZ - Group 1s Fire Certificate to C.VM2 (AS ISO 9705: Full scale room test)
  • Silica & Polyester Free
  • Hygienic & Stain Resistant
  • Seamless Design Flexibility
  • Illumination & Routing Opportunity
  • Colour Versatility
  • Weatherabilitiy & Durability
  • Greenguard Certfiied & Gold Certified
  • Environmental Management System Certified ISO 14001
  • National Sanitation Foundation for Food Safety Certified
Scope of use

Residential and Commercial within interior and exterior areas

Residential and Commercial within interior and exterior areas.

1. Residential Applications:

  • Kitchen Countertops: Durable and non-porous, ideal for food preparation areas.
  • Bathroom Vanities: Seamless and easy to clean, resistant to mould and mildew.
  • Wall Cladding: Can be used in shower walls, backsplashes, and other decorative applications.
  • Furniture: Customisable for use in tables, desks, and integrated furniture designs.

2. Commercial Applications:

  • Retail Spaces: Ideal for countertops, display units, and wall cladding due to its aesthetic appeal and durability.
  • Healthcare Facilities: Non-porous and easy to sanitise, making it suitable for countertops, sinks, and wall panels in hospitals and clinics.
  • Hospitality: Used in hotel receptions, bar tops, and other high-traffic areas due to its durability and ease of maintenance.
  • Office Spaces: Suitable for desks, countertops, and partitions.

3. Public Spaces:

  • Airports and other Transportation: Used in countertops, ticket counters, and wall cladding for its durability and design flexibility.
  • Educational Institutions: Ideal for laboratory countertops, desks, and wall cladding, way finding and foyers.
  • Museums and Galleries: Can be used in display cases, wall cladding, and other design elements.

4. Specialised Applications:

  • Laboratories: Resistant to chemicals and easy to clean, making it suitable for lab countertops and work surfaces.
  • Marine and RV: Lightweight and durable, used in yachts and V’s for countertops, wall cladding, and other interior surfaces.

5. Custom Designs:

  • Art Installations: Can be moulded and shaped for unique artistic designs.
  • Signage: Used in creating durable and attractive signage for both indoor and outdoor use.
Features

Stain Resistant

The non-porous nature of Staron makes it easy to keep clean.

  • The non-porous nature of Staron means that no stain is ever permanent, providing a durable surface that is hygienic and easy to clean.
  • Wine, tea, coffee and the usual concerning suspects for some benchtops do not absorb into Staron. In addition, Staron is not affected by water damage like some materials can be.
  • Some products don’t cope well with too much cleaning and can start to look tired and worn in time, while Staron is getting renewed with every wipe. After years of use, it can simply be re-sanded and restored back to its original condition.

Tile coves, splashbacks and sinks

The seamless joining system of Staron allows for fully integrated coves & splashbacks

The unique properties of solid surfaces deliver a high strength join that is chemically bonded, two pieces can become one. This joining method achieves inconspicuous joins that eliminate dirt-trapping crevices.

Sinks: Eliminate mould and silicon in your application with an addition from our collection of integrated sinks.

Tile cove: Eliminate silicon from the back of the benchtop with a 10mm tile cove return. Your selected splashback will sit up off the benchtop for a maintenance free corner.

Splashbacks: extend your Staron benchtop beyond the tile cove for a fully integrated benchtop and splashback solution. The ultimate in an easy maintenances and hygienic design outcome.

Shelves and window sills: Staron offers complete design flexibility and is an excellent surface for other areas; flow to shelves and window sills for the ultimate easy clean option.

Integrated drainers & Heat rods

Staron can be easily routed for the addition of custom drainers and heat rods.

Staron sinks are seamlessly integrated into the benchtop and if required a drainer can easily be routed into the surface

Anti-drip edge: Another design feature is the inclusion of an integrated anti-drip edge for applications that require an extra barrier against water spills. This is a common design feature within laboratories and the marine industry; it is a great addition for many other projects.

Endless Edge Profile Options

Staron offers the design flexibility and freedom to customise your benchtop.

  • The homogeneous nature of Staron paired with inconspicuous joining capabilities gives superior flexibility to design custom contours.
  • Personalise edge profiles or flow from benchtop to cabinetry, the added benefit of forming curves with Staron achieves further design creativity.

Exterior applications

Staron has excellent UV stability allowing it to flow to the outdoors.

  • Staron offers a selection of colours that can be used in exterior spaces allowing for indoor applications to flow to the patio and other outdoor areas.
  • Refer to the Staron outdoor rating for available colours and discuss outdoor projects with one of the Austaron Surfaces team.

Seamless, thermoformable & easily carved.

Staron offers flowing Curves, sculpted shapes, clean lines and is easily carved for fluting and organic design.

Through a heating process, Staron Solid Surfaces can be moulded and manipulated into many shapes, once cooled it retains the new form.
With the unique seamless joining solid surface offers, thermoform capabilities and carved design the possibilities are endless!

Repurpose waste & upcycling.

A little bit of Staron goes a long way.

Those that are familiar with solid surface know how even the smallest amount of material can be used to make something useful. Bread boards, serving platters, fruit bowls, pens, knife handles and lazy susans are just some of the great products that have been manufactured from our off cuts.

The Manufacturer

In 2022, LOTTE Chemical unveiled ‘Green Promise 2030’, an ESG strategy that aligns with their new corporate vision of ‘Every Step for GREEN’. “We aim to achieve future-oriented value growth by taking the lead in sustainable future industries, contributing to the environment and society by pursuing carbon neutrality, eco-management, and social value creation based on circulation and coexistence”.

LOTTE Chemical specialises in chemical materials products and specialised material solution services. Their products and services cover a wide range of areas, including daily essentials such as polymers, basic chemicals, monomers, building and interior design materials. They also offer products for agriculture, industry, healthcare, vehicles, and cutting-edge new materials.

Renewability

A value adding product, Staron is a repairable and renewable material. After years of use, it can be easily sanded and restored to its original condition.

Staron does not require any finishing polishes or sealers; it is the same solid material throughout its thickness.

Much like reclaimed timber, Staron can be repurposed to create new joinery, furniture, and various decorative and functional items. Its versatility offers infinite possibilities.

Longevity & upcycling

Staron has a long-life expectancy within projects; the ability to renew and repair means it should not be considered as a short-term “throwaway” item. 

In addition, at a project’s “end-of-life” Staron can be salvaged and re-designed to create new applications in the same way timber is able to be repurposed. An old kitchen benchtop can become a new outdoor kitchen, laundry benches, furniture items and more. 

This sustainable and adaptable nature positions Staron as a conscientious choice, aligning with contemporary environmental values while providing enduring functionality.

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About the
Seller

Locally owned and operating across Australia and New Zealand, Austaron Surfaces is a trusted supplier of quality surfaces and finishes, supplying premium building materials to the architecture, design and building industry. 

Austaron Surfaces value both transparency in our products, and human connection; we are a people-driven company who want to see your ideas come to life. We support both quality production and local manufacturing. Additionally, we strive to offer product education, excellent service and communication.  Our curated collection of standout brands embodies many eco-friendly and sustainable qualities, we encourage you to explore the back stories of each brand to gain insight into their unique attributes.

Our Austaron journey began with our foundation brand as we became the (Aus)tralian distributors of (Staron) Solid Surface, which introduced Austaron to the building industry in 2003. We have always loved the versatility of Staron Solid Surface which is very evident for anyone that has met us.

We value product education and customer satisfaction, always going above and beyond to do what is needed for the wellbeing of a great outcome. Our team are like-minded people with drive and passion for the construction industry and strive to give their all.

Establishing our Staron brand into the building industry gave us the opportunity to introduce the beautiful Acrylic Couture. Followed a little while after by the very innovative Kaynemaile and the latest addition to our range, the very creative Mario Romano Walls. We are grateful to be connected with the people behind each of these amazing products and to be able to represent them. Embracing the opportunity to represent other brands, we became Austaron Surfaces.

As an established company, in 2021, the opportunity to promote our product offering to the New Zealand market, saw the founding of a new company within that region with 3 local partners. Austaron Surfaces is locally owned and operated in both Australia and New Zealand.