HI-MACS® Worktops

HI-MACS® is an outstanding solid surface material. A delicate composition of acrylic, minerals and natural pigments that combine to create a smooth, non porous, thermoformable and visually seamless surface. The material meets the highest standards for quality in all aspects: material performance, fabrication, functionality and hygiene. Thanks in large part to this quality and the outstanding flexibility in fabrication and design, HI-MACS® offers countless advantages over conventional materials. Thanks to its non-porous, dirt repellent surface Hi-MACS is ideal for working with food and maintaining a clean kitchen.

Repairable

Repairable

Surfaces are renewable and inherently environmentally friendly. Heavy stains and scratches can be erased without a trace simply by rubbing with household cleaner

Durable

Proven to be remarkably durable, a versatile material that is easy to live with in both domestic and commercial environments

Non-Porous

Bacteria and mould have nowhere to take root. When it looks clean, it really is clean

Seamless

Inconspicuous seams result in a smooth surface that enables you to create large designs fashioned from a single element

easy to clean

Easy to Clean

With a non-porous surface that prevents dirt and stains from penetrating the material. Marks and stains stay on the surface and can easily be removed

What is HI-MACS®?

HI-MACS® benefits from the high-tech infrastructure and development-experience of LG Group who regularly bring stunning innovations to life. LG guarantees superior quality for all raw materials; the acrylic contained is produced by their own factories, certifying excellence from the source. Outstanding design that does not compromise on functionality.

* Colours marked with an *asterisk are not recommended for applications where the surface is exposed to heavy use and contact. Saturated and dark colours will show scratches, dust and other wear and tear more visibly than less saturated or lighter colours.

Technical Information & Design Options

Joints
Worktops are shaped using specialist equipment and joined to give a seamless appearance, with inconspicuous joints

Heavily Veined / Particulated Colours
These colours are highly unlikely to have contineous flow of the pattern when 2 sheets or 2 pieces of the same sheet are seamed together. The change of pattern will show up on the seam area

Thermal Expansion
Due to thermal expansion solid surfaces can expand up to 1mm per meter

Overhangs & Support
Any overhang extending more than 300mm should be supported and carcasses should be 600mm spacing

Care and Maintenance
Worktops.net offer a Care and Maintenance Kit which has been developed to offer the customer everything they need to keep their worktops looking good for years to come

Scratches
Solid Surface worktops are not scratch proof, the use of chopping boards is recommended. Dark, heavily pigmented colours will show scratches, wear and tear more easily. However these can be sanded out if required by ordering a remedial visit from worktops.net

Repairable
Solid Surfaces can be repaired if damaged or scratched. This service can be ordered from worktops.net

Hygienic
Solid Surface worktops is naturally hygienic as it is non-porous and the seamless joints do not harbour germs

Our solid surface worktops are fabricated by a high-tech process, making it extraordinarily hard and resilient, with unequalled hygienic properties and exceptional beauty and luxury.

Worktops.net offer a Care and Maintenance Kit which has been developed to offer the customer everything they need to keep their worktops looking good for years to come

Scratches
Solid surface worktops are highly scratch resistant but not scratch proof and the surface must be protected by chopping or cutting boards. Dark colours will show scratches.

Staining
Solid surface worktops are incredibly hard and non-porous and will not absorb liquids, but it is still possible that grease, wine, coffee, nicotine, fruit juices and other strongly coloured substances can stain the surface if not properly protected or if the spills are not cleaned up immediately. Care and Maintenance kits are available from Worktops.net

Hygienic
Solid surface worktops is naturally hygienic as it is non-porous

Handling
For installation of worktops weighing above 120kg, you will need to supply additional labour at no cost to Worktops.net, every additional 75kg requires an extra person to assist with lifting.